Posted on: February 7, 2023
Salary: Based on Experience

Department/Group: Estimating
Location: Pogue Construction Company | McKinney, TX
Reports To: Chief Estimator
Position Type: Full Time
Applications Accepted By: Until position is filled
Pogue Construction Company
ATTN: Hayley Hobson
1512 Bray Central, McKinney, TX 75069
Phone: 972-529-9401
Email: careers@pogueconstruction.com

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

Average tenure at each prior employer of three to four years

Primary Responsibilities:

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 the 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

Contribute to process improvement efforts

Promotion of Pogue Core Values

Performance Appraisals and Salary Reviews for assigned Estimators I & II

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

Candidate Requirements :

• DFW area sub following is a plus
• K-12 experience is a plus
• Field experience as a Project Engineer or Project Manager is a plus

Oversight: Check, verify and mentor Estimator I & II activities