Estimator

DBI Construction Consultants; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Gain field and office experience

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants in Indianapolis is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to help analyze costs, timelines, and project risks. You'll assist with measuring, photographing sites, and preparing reports while gaining exposure to industry software like Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu.

The ideal candidate holds a relevant Bachelor’s degree and is willing to travel (~30%). Enjoy competitive compensation and career growth opportunities in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous construction or risk management internship experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to gather project details.
• Support analysis of labor, materials, and timelines.
• Help track costs and document discrepancies.
• Prepare reports using estimating tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel skills

Technical reading skills

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

## Estimator IApplylocations: DBI-Indianapolis IN Officetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: June 26, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: R1947## 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.* Learn to 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/scheduling software experience preferred.* Willingness to travel (~30%), meet the physical requirements, and work 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.