Construction Cost Estimator I — Field & Office Analytics

DBI Consultants; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants in Orlando, FL seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. You will prepare reports and enter data in estimating tools to support client decisions.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering or related field, analytical and communication skills, and Excel/Xactimate experience. Travel ~30% and field/worksite conditions are part of the role.

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 skills

Technical reading

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Project scheduling tools

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants in Orlando, FL seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. You will prepare reports and enter data in estimating tools to support client decisions.

Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in civil/ mechanical/ structural engineering or related field, analytical and communication skills, and Excel/Xactimate experience. Travel ~30% and field/worksite conditions are part of the role.