About us
Merrick Design and Build Inc. is woman owned, residential design build remodeling firm in Kensington, MD. Established in 1989, we provide the residents of southern Montgomery County, MD & NW DC with full service remodeling work and Handyman services. Our goal is to Build lasting relationships with nice people through serene remodels & repairs. .
Position Overview:
The estimator is responsible for the pricing of Design Build and Home Services Contracts and Work Orders. As Preproduction coordinator they are responsible for the collection of the labor schedule from the Production Manager (PM), all sub-contracts, allowance selections by the design department and preforming material take offs. They will issue POs and assist the PM and designer to prepare a job for production.
Work Experience Requirements:
- 5 years related experience with a combination of hands-on work in the field, administrative, supervisory, and managerial experience.
- -or-
- A construction management degree.
Educational Requirements:
High School, some college or trade school is desirable.
Continued Education:
We require that all team members earn 1-4 CEU hours per year. Individual targets will be set annually based on educational and work experience. The goals of these class are too:
- · Study and adapt to new construction methods and technologies.
- · Stay as current as possible on the codes that effect our work.
Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
- Plan reading
- Estimating
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Advanced rough and finish carpentry knowledge
- Good working knowledge of all related building trades.
Professional Qualities:
Leadership
- Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
- Inspires coworkers to set and obtain goals and pursue excellence.
- Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
- Demonstrates strong ethics, through honest and dependable behaviors.
Teamwork
- Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member’s contributions.
- Effectively utilizes and works with each team member to their fullest potential.
- Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner.
Client Management/Relations
- Develop lasting relationships with clients and fosters client ties.
- Continually seek opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.
- Help to build a knowledge base of each client’s needs and physical property to maintain and assess future needs.
Communication:
All team members are responsible for effective communication between all members of the team.
- Effectively communicate relevant project information to other team members.
- Resolve issues in a timely fashion.
- Understand how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
- Answer or respond to missed calls as quickly as possible during normal business hours.
- Voice mailbox must remain empty to allow for messages.
- Check and respond to texts/Teams messages within a couple of hours.
- Check and respond to email messages within 1 business day.
- Keep your outlook schedule up-to-date, shared and available for other team members to coordinate with you.
Design Build Estimating Tasks:
- Review phase 1 designs and preliminary SOW.
- Select subs for project and issue sub-meeting invitation.
- Prepare bid requests for sub meeting.
- Attend sub-contractors meeting and provide feedback on job feasibility.
- Collect the schedule from the PM and consult if needed.
- Collect sub bids and cross reference them for accuracy.
- Complete the ‘Sub-Contractor Worksheet’ in OneNote.
- Create phase 1 budget presentation.
- Provide take-offs and pricing for: lumber, trusses, exterior windows & doors, Interior doors & trim.
- Confirm the completion of selections and allowances by design.
- Write draw schedule and pass on to Business Manager. Triggering the release of draws as work progresses.
- Review SOW and plans for the Contract for Construction.
- Finalize estimate for the Contract for Construction.
Handyman Estimating Tasks:
- Review lead opportunity with salesperson, assign any necessary subs, inviting them to attend the sales call if appropriate.
- Attend the sales call if appropriate.
- Review the Work Order summary prepared by salesperson.
- Collect any requested sub bid and add to for the Work Order.
- Write and price material take offs for the Work Order.
- Calculate needed in house labor for the Work Order.
Customer Satisfaction Tasks:
This is not a client facing position; however, like all team members this position is expected to:
- Politely greet clients when on sight.
- Provide answers to client questions within 1 business day.
Subcontractor Tasks:
- Develop lasting relationships with Sub-Contractors.
- Plan for and recruit additional subs to keep up with our sales.
- Issue and maintain master Sub-Contractor agreements annually.
- Monitor Sub-Contract insurance compliance.
Meetings:
- Participate in RFP planning meetings.
- Coordinate the Design Build sub meetings and provide project feedback.
- Attend Handyman sales calls when appropriate.
- Attend Weekly Design Build pipeline meetings.
- Attend bi-weekly Handyman pipeline meetings.
- Attend weekly production meetings.
- Attend quarterly company budget meetings.
- Attend all job debriefs.
- Attend all company meetings.
Company Policies:
- Adhere to the following company policies:
- Dress appropriately per the employee handbook.
- Absolutely no alcohol or illegal drugs may be used on the job or anywhere near the jobsite, even outside working hours. Such use of alcohol or illegal drugs will result in immediate dismissal.
- Tobacco products are not allowed on job sites or company vehicles.
- Weapons of any kind are not allowed on job sites or company vehicles.
- It is strongly encouraged that employees maintain standard vaccinations such as tetanus, flu, and covid-19.
Salary:
Starting at $90,000. Based on Experience
Benefits:
- Unlimited PTO, (minimum 12 days annually)
- Full health insurance coverage
- Full vision and dental coverage
- Full Disability & life
- 401K
- Cell phone & Personal vehicle reimbursements
Work Hours:
- The standard workday is from 7 am to 4 pm
- Hybrid remote and in person is possible.
Measurements of Performance:
- Each project is to be completed with no more than a 2% over-run to budget unless approved by president.
Evaluations:
Annual Performance Review: Consists of a review of this job-description, a detailed survey completed by the Estimator/Preproduction Coordinator in advance, and the setting of annual goals.
Quarterly Check In: Consists of a review of progress made in personal and professional goals along with a brief survey completed by the Estimator/Preproduction Coordinator in advance.
Annual Compensation Review: This review will be conducted independently and consists of a review of the measurements of performance, previous year’s goals, and the current salary.
Chain of Command:
- This position reports directly to the President.
- This position works in partnership with the Design Build & Handyman sales teams, the Design Build Production Manager and the Business Manager.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Remote
