Entry-Level Construction Cost Estimator

DBI Consultants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks from field and office work. You will visit sites to gather measurements and project details, then prepare reports using estimating tools and software.

Travel is expected (~30%), and you will contribute to clear, evidence‑based recommendations that support our clients’ decision making while growing your expertise in Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and scheduling tools.

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.

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

Advanced Excel

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 seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks from field and office work. You will visit sites to gather measurements and project details, then prepare reports using estimating tools and software.

Travel is expected (~30%), and you will contribute to clear, evidence‑based recommendations that support our clients’ decision making while growing your expertise in Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and scheduling tools.