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HOU Estimator

Pogue Construction, Houston, TX, United States


Career Opportunities with Pogue Construction
A great place to work.

Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team!

At Pogue Construction, we are dedicated to building more than structures—we 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

Preparation of Spec Section Matrix

Review of Subcontractor Call List

Recruitment of Sub/Vendor Bidders

Quantity takeoff for all trades

Project specific scope for all trades and Tabsheets

Preparation of Google Sheet Sum Form

Bid Day Room setup

Tabulate portion of trades on Bid Day

Preparation of Project-specific Bid Tabs to publish bidders

Attend Pre-Bid Conference

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

Required Skills & Expectations

Google Sheets technology

Microsoft Suite (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Construction means and methods

How spec sections apply to trades

Unit Price fluency

Contribute to process improvement effortsConfidence when initiating phone calls with project partners

Verbal and written communication

Time Management

Internal and external customer service

Experience & Education

Bachelors Degree, preferably in Construction Management or Construction Science

2-3 Years verifiable experience working for a commercial contractor as an Estimator

2+ year average tenure at each past place of employment

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