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Sr. Estimator

Pogue Construction

Job Title

At Pogue Construction, we are dedicated to building more than structureswe build lasting relationships. Since 1979, our team has been personally invested in the communities we serve, from North Texas to Houston, working on the schools and spaces that shape everyday life. Powered by people, we bring over 45 years of expertise, quality, and integrity to every project, ensuring timeliness, responsiveness, and a focus on client success.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Contribute to process improvement efforts
  • Promotion of Pogue Core Values
  • Performance appraisals and salary reviews for assigned estimators I & II

CSP's and Hard Bids

  • Preparation of spec section matrix
  • Preparation of call list
  • Recruitment of sub/vendor bidders
  • Quantity takeoff for all trades
  • Project specific scope for all trades and tab sheets
  • Preparation of Google sheet sum form
  • Bid day room setup
  • Prepare first pass at general conditions estimate
  • Tabulate portion of trades on bid day

CM@ Risk Projects

  • Preparation of project-specific bid tabs to publish bidders
  • Conduct pre-bid conference
  • Preparation of Pogue self-performance estimate
  • Participation in bid day prep and presentation to owner
  • Scope verification conversations with bidders post-bid day
  • Compilation of all portions final GMP pricing booklet
  • Coordination with field ops to present the GMP to the owner
  • Final turnover of field ops for construction

Conceptual Estimating

  • Adaption of the above CSP and CMAR techniques to price scope implied but not shown

Required Skills & Expectations

  • Project takeoff and organization
  • Conceptual estimating skills
  • Unit price fluency
  • Bid tabulation technique
  • Effective estimating processes
  • Construction means and methods
  • Subcontractor/supplier influence
  • Google sheets technology
  • Excel/word
  • Scheduling software
  • Recruiting/interviewing skills
  • Mentoring/training skills
  • Performance appraisal methods
  • Effective public speaking & teaching
  • Sales proficiency
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Active listening
  • Time management
  • Internal and external customer service

Education & Experience

  • Bachelors degree
  • 8-15 years verifiable experience on the contractor side as a commercial estimator
  • 4+ years average tenure at each prior employer

Candidate Requirements

  • Knowledge of DFW and/or HOU markets
  • K-12 experience preferred
  • Experience in project management role preferred
Pogue Construction
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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