Estimator Senior/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 Houston and DFW markets
K-12 experience preferred
Experience in project management role preferred
Pogue Construction