Lead Estimator — Bid Strategy & GMP Pricing

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

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.