Construction Estimator

DBI Consultants; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Training from experts

Job summary

DBI Consultants is looking for a Construction Cost Estimator to join their team in the United States. You will analyze costs and risks while working both in the field and office to gather critical data. Your role includes site visits and preparing detailed estimates and reports.

Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, and strong skills in Excel and construction analysis software. The position offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or management field is required.
• Preferred experience includes construction or risk management internships.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical reading skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details.
• Support the analysis of labor, materials, and timelines for project estimates.
• Prepare professional reports and data entries in estimating tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Technical reading skills

Advanced Excel skills

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Project scheduling tools

Job description

About Us

At DBI Construction Consultants, we are construction experts who specialize in evaluating damaged structures. Our mission is simple: provide clear, independent, and accurate recommendations backed by hard evidence and deep expertise. In a world of uncertainty, we bring our clients clarity and confidence.

Your Role

As a Construction Cost Estimator, you will dive into field and office work—analyzing costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. Your analysis and reports will bring practical knowledge to help our clients move forward.

What You’ll Do

• 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 like Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and project scheduling tools.

What You Bring

• 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 or scheduling software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel (~30%) and meet physical requirements while working in varied field conditions.

Why DBI

• Competitive total compensation and clear career advancement opportunities.
• Learn from experts—gain both field and office experience in a dynamic, engaging role.
• Sharpen your construction knowledge in a culture that values accuracy, hard work, and teamwork.

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.