Construction Cost Estimator — Field & Office Roles

DBI Consultants; College Station, Bryan (TX, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Annual bonuses

Team bonus

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. You will produce practical, evidence-based analyses and reports to help clients move forward.

The role combines fieldwork with office analysis, requiring travel up to 30% and proficiency in estimating tools such as Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu. A relevant engineering or construction degree and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering or related field.
• Internship experience in construction or risk management is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and technical reading skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Xactimate/scheduling software experience preferred.

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

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Scheduling software

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. You will produce practical, evidence-based analyses and reports to help clients move forward.

The role combines fieldwork with office analysis, requiring travel up to 30% and proficiency in estimating tools such as Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu. A relevant engineering or construction degree and strong analytical skills are essential.