Associate Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Edgewood (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Career growth

Tech package

Job summary

Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC is seeking an ambitious Associate Construction Estimator to join our Edgewood, NM team. This entry-level role provides mentorship under project leadership to learn preconstruction and cost estimating for heavy civil, earthwork, and utility projects.

You will assist with plan reviews, digital quantity take-offs, vendor quotes, and bid package assembly, growing into a full estimating professional through hands-on experience in a fast-paced, high-performance

Qualifications

• Reading and interpreting civil blueprints and construction specifications.
• Basic geometry and spreadsheet calculations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and building formulas.

Responsibilities

• Review project blueprints and specifications with senior estimators.
• Perform digital quantity take-offs for earthwork, utilities, asphalt, and concrete.
• Solicit vendor quotes and reach out to subcontractors.
• Organize bid documents and update plans in folders.
• Input data into estimating spreadsheets and templates.
• Coordinate with project managers and field superintendents.
• Prepare bid submittal forms and scope clarification sheets.
• Assist with post-bid handoff for awarded projects.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Numerical/math skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree or Bachelor's degree (Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture)

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

PlanSwift

Agtek

HeavyBid

Job description

Keep the Projects Profitable and Precise: Join Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC as a Construction Estimator!

Job Title: Associate Estimator

Company Name: Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000 Annually plus Performance Bonuses

Industry: Civil Construction, Industrial Sitework, and Government Utility Projects

Location: On-Site in Edgewood, NM

Job Overview

Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC is looking for an ambitious, detail-oriented Associate Construction Estimator to join our team in Edgewood, NM. This entry-level role is tailored for someone eager to build a long-term career in preconstruction and cost estimating for heavy civil, earthwork, and utility projects. Working under the mentorship of project leadership, you will assist in plan reviews, perform initial digital quantity take-offs, request vendor quotes, and assemble clean bid packages. We want a motivated team player ready to learn our operations from the ground up and grow into a full estimating professional.

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.
• Coordinate 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.
• Assist with post-bid documentation and handoff files for awarded projects moving into operations.

Qualifications

• 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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cowboys Big Iron Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.