Construction Estimator

The Contractor Consultants; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary: $50,000 - $85,000 Annually + 2

Paid Parental Leave

Career Growth Opportunities

Tech Package for Digital Communication

Job summary

Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC is a premier civil construction and industrial sitework contractor seeking a Construction Estimator in Edgewood, NM. You will prepare accurate estimates for civil and utility projects, perform take-offs, analyze costs, and help develop profitable bids while coordinating with leadership, field teams, and subcontractors.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with plans and specifications, and proficiency in budgeting and cost analysis.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction estimating, project costing, or preconstruction support.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, specs, and construction documents.
• Proficiency in quantity take-offs, budgeting, and cost analysis.
• Strong communication and organizational skills to manage multiple bids and deadlines.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Estimating

Plan interpretation

Cost analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Numeric accuracy

Education

Degree in construction management

Tools

Excel

Estimating software

Job description

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.

Job Overview

Cowboys Big Iron Services, LLC is seeking a detail-oriented, dependable, and experienced Construction Estimator to join our team in Edgewood, NM. This role is responsible for preparing accurate and competitive cost estimates for civil construction, industrial sitework, and utility projects. The Construction Estimator will review plans and specifications, perform quantity take-offs, analyze labor and material costs, and help develop bids that support profitable project execution. We are looking for someone who can work closely with leadership, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors to provide reliable project pricing and support efficient preconstruction planning in a fast-paced construction environment.

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.
• Monitor market pricing, cost trends, and actual job costs to improve future estimates and support cost control.
• Assist with value engineering options and alternative pricing scenarios when needed.
• Maintain organized estimating files, bid records, and supporting documentation with accuracy and confidentiality.

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.
• Close 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.
• Technical training or a degree in construction management or a related field is a plus.

Benefits

• Salary: $50,000 - $85,000 Annually plus Performance Bonuses
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity/Paternity)
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Tech Package for Digital Communication and Workflow Support