Houston Sr. Estimator

Pogue Construction; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Pogue Construction in Houston, Texas is seeking a Commercial Estimator with 8-15 years of experience in construction estimating. Responsibilities include preparing bid documents, conducting pre-bid conferences, and coordinating estimates with Field Operations. The ideal candidate will have fluency in project takeoff, unit pricing, and effective communication skills. K-12 project experience is preferred. This position offers a dynamic environment with opportunities to contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in project takeoff and organization.
• Fluency in unit price estimation.
• Knowledge of construction means and methods.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets and scheduling software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective time management and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to process improvement efforts.
• Prepare project-specific bid tabs and estimates.
• Conduct pre-bid conferences with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with Field Ops to present estimates.

Skills

Project takeoff and organization

Unit Price fluency

Construction means and methods

Google Sheets technology

Excel/Word

Scheduling software

Effective Public Speaking & Teaching

Verbal and written communication skills

Time Management

Internal and external customer service

Education

8-15 years verifiable experience on the Contractor side as a commercial Estimator

4+ Years average tenure at each prior employer

Job description

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

Required Skills & Expectations

• Project takeoff and organization
• Unit Price fluency
• Construction means and methods
• Google Sheets technology
• Excel/Word
• Scheduling software
• Effective Public Speaking & Teaching
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Time Management
• Internal and external customer service

Education & Experience

• 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