Construction 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

• Review drawings, specifications, and bid documents to prepare detailed and accurate project estimates.
• Perform quantity take-offs and develop labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor cost projections.
• Solicit and evaluate pricing from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure competitive and complete bids.
• Prepare bid proposals, budgets, and cost summaries for management review and client submission.
• Track estimate assumptions, clarifications, exclusions, and scope details with clear documentation.
• Collaborate with project managers, field teams, and leadership to align estimating with project execution goals.
• Maintain organized estimating files, bid records, and supporting documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.
• Monitor market pricing, cost trends, and actual job costs to improve future estimates and support cost control.
• Auxiliary with value engineering options and alternative pricing scenarios when needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, project costing, or preconstruction support.
• Strong ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and construction documents.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple bids and deadlines.
• High attention to detail, numeric accuracy, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel; experience with estimating software is preferred.

Preferred Experience

• Background in civil construction, utility work, paving, sitework, or government projects.
• Experience working with subcontractors, vendor pricing, and bid solicitation processes.
• Knowledge of construction methods, equipment usage, and material pricing in NM markets.
• Tech Package for Digital Communication and Workflow Support.

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