Construction Cost Estimator I - Field & Office Analysis

DBI Consultants; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants in the United States is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks from field and office work, visiting sites to gather data and deliver practical, evidence-based estimates for clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or construction management, 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, or structural engineering, construction management, or related field.
• 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.

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants in the United States is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks from field and office work, visiting sites to gather data and deliver practical, evidence-based estimates for clients.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or construction management, strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel, and familiarity with Xactimate and scheduling tools; travel ~30% is expected.