Entry-Level Construction Cost Estimator

DBI Construction Consultants LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants LLC is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to combine field observations with office analysis. You will visit sites to gather measurements, photos, and project details, then evaluate labor, materials, and timelines to produce estimates.

This role offers hands-on experience in a small team, exposure to industry tools such as Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu, and opportunities to learn scheduling practices while traveling up to 30% for site visits.

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

Advanced Excel

Xactimate

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Scheduling tools

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants LLC is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to combine field observations with office analysis. You will visit sites to gather measurements, photos, and project details, then evaluate labor, materials, and timelines to produce estimates.

This role offers hands-on experience in a small team, exposure to industry tools such as Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu, and opportunities to learn scheduling practices while traveling up to 30% for site visits.