Construction Consultant Intern

DBI Construction Consultants LLC; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants LLC is seeking a Construction Consultant Intern in New Orleans, Louisiana. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced professionals to learn about damage assessment projects including site visits, data collection, and cost estimation.

The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a degree in civil engineering or construction management and is detail-oriented and eager to learn. The position involves both field and office work, providing a comprehensive foundation in the construction consulting industry.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction consulting, estimating, and problem-solving.
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details.
• Support the analysis of labor, materials, and timelines for project estimates.
• Help track costs and flag differences between projected and actual figures.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Organized

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Project scheduling tools

Job description

As a Construction Consultant Intern, you’ll work alongside seasoned professionals to learn how damage assessment projects are scoped, budgeted, and evaluated. You’ll gain real‑world experience both in the field and in the office—from visiting sites to gathering data to helping prepare cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details.
• Support the analysis of labor, materials, and timelines for project estimates.
• Help track costs and flag differences between projected and actual figures.
• Prepare professional reports and data entries in estimating tools.
• Gain exposure to industry software such as Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and project scheduling tools.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Strong interest in construction consulting, estimating, and problem‑solving.
• Comfortable working in both office and field environments.
• Detail‑oriented, organized, and eager to learn.
• Willingness to travel locally and occasionally work at heights.

Physical Activities and Requirements

In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder, and climb ladders upwards of 30 feet. The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties.

DBI Construction Consultants is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation, client satisfaction, and a strong work culture.