Associate Estimator

Who We Are

Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC is a premier name in civil construction and industrial sitework, known for taking on demanding projects with grit, accountability, and speed. Public company and job-listing references connect the business to New Mexico construction work, including asphalt, equipment, and field-based operations. Our team values hard work, loyalty, and a no-excuses mindset, and we provide a unique career opportunity for professionals who want to be part of a lean, high-performing operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist senior estimating staff with reviewing blueprints, project specifications, and addenda.
• Perform basic digital quantity take-offs for earthwork, utility materials, asphalt, and concrete.
• Solicit material and equipment quotes from vendors and reach out to specialty trade subcontractors.
• Organize, log, and maintain bid documents, subcontractor quotes, and plan updates in company folders.
• Input take-off data and unit costs into estimating spreadsheets and bid templates.
• Cook up coordination with project managers and field superintendents to gain insight into construction methods and production rates.
• Help prepare formal bid submittal forms, scope clarification sheets, and client proposal packages.
• Absorb post-bid documentation and handoff files for awarded projects moving into operations.

Qualifications

• Average of an Associate degree, Bachelor's degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related discipline), or equivalent hands-on field/internship experience.
• Foundational ability or coursework in reading and interpreting civil blueprints and construction specifications.
• Strong comfort with numbers, basic geometry, and spreadsheet-based calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, with emphasis on building basic formulas in Excel.
• Excellent organizational habits, clear written communication, and strong attention to detail.
• Eagerness to learn estimating workflows, heavy civil methods, and industry-standard take-off software.

Preferred Experience

• Internship or 0–2 years of exposure to construction environments, field labor, or preconstruction office support.
• Prior exposure to take-off tools such as Bluebeam Revu, PlanSwift, Agtek, or HeavyBid.
• General familiarity with civil sitework, dirt moving, underground utilities, or paving.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to the Edgewood office.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tech Package for Digital Communication and Workflow Support

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday (additional hours as needed)

Work Location

On-Site – Edgewood, NM