Construction Cost Estimator: Field & Office Insight

DBI Construction Consultants LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants LLC in Houston seeks a Construction Cost Estimator who will analyze costs, timelines, and risks, and gather field data during site visits to support accurate project estimates.

The role requires a civil/structural/ME or construction management background, strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Xactimate and scheduling tools; travel ~30% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil / mechanical / structural engineering, construction management, or related field.
• Past construction or risk management internship experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and technical reading skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Xactimate/scheduling software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel (~30%), meet the physical requirements, and work in varied field conditions.

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.
• Learn to prepare professional reports and data entries in estimating tools.
• Gain exposure to industry software like Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and project scheduling tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical reading

Advanced Excel

Xactimate

Scheduling tools

Education

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

Tools

Bluebeam Revu

Xactimate

Scheduling tools

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants LLC in Houston seeks a Construction Cost Estimator who will analyze costs, timelines, and risks, and gather field data during site visits to support accurate project estimates.

The role requires a civil/structural/ME or construction management background, strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Xactimate and scheduling tools; travel ~30% is expected.