We are delighted to announce that Robert Brown, Sr. Chief Estimator and Project Manager is celebrating his 20th anniversary with the Merlin team. Robert is an integral part of our construction process, expertly initiating the crucial first phase and managing the entire project lifecycle. His dedication ensures that materials and schedules align with project budgets, consistently delivering excellence.
“Robert’s expertise and leadership are evident in everything he does,” said Steve Jones, Founder and CEO. “He is an invaluable member of our team, consistently demonstrating exceptional dedication and skill. His commitment to excellence and his ability to navigate complex projects with ease make him a cornerstone of our success. We are fortunate to have Robert as part of the Merlin family, and we look forward to many more years of his contributions.”
Robert joined Merlin in 2004 after relocating to Las Vegas in search of work opportunities following a diverse career that included construction estimation, landscaping, cow herding, HVAC, and roofing. He initially spent six months as a project manager/estimator for a prominent local drywall and stucco company before joining Merlin—just a few days after Christmas—as a Plans Coordinator. In this role, he was responsible for distributing plans and collecting bids. A self-proclaimed “numbers guy,” he began taking on some estimating tasks and developed the position into what it is today.
Robert is responsible for estimating and managing the estimating staff, project management, scheduling, reviewing product selections to ensure they fit within the project budgets, and various other financial aspects throughout the construction process. He also assists the Superintendents in locating unique materials, coordinating multiple-trade mobilization, providing cost analyses for unique field conditions, and estimating additional work authorizations.
During his 20 years with Merlin, he has assessed a diverse array of projects, from build outs and remodels of single-family custom homes to high-rise condominiums. His portfolio includes many notable projects including a $20 million, 30,000 square-foot old-world French Estate in Southern Highlands Estates, an $8 million, 10,000 square-foot old-world home on the shore of Lake Las Vegas, and many more. His experience with Merlin also includes high-rise projects ranging from 1,500 to 17,600 square feet, with budgets between $250,000 and $15,000,000. Robert has truly seen and done it all at Merlin.
Robert’s success is fueled by his unwavering work ethic. He is committed to learning something new every day and embraces new ideas, constantly seeking ways to “do it better.” He enjoys his work immensely, saying, “Custom homes can be a challenge, but it doesn’t feel like work to me. I love looking at the plans and figuring everything out.” He also takes pride in being a part of Merlin. “I’m passionate about Merlin. We’re all about customer service. We make sure everything is right, and if it’s not right at first, we make it right.”
When he’s not at work, Robert spends most of his free time with his wife, Linda. The couple enjoys a fun weekly bowling date night. Robert also loves woodworking and putting his tools and his skills to good use tackling various home improvement projects.
We are proud of Robert’s accomplishments with Merlin and look forward to many more. Please join us in congratulating Robert on 20 years of success!