Estimator I

DBI Consultants; Los Angeles, California (CA, MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Annual bonuses

Team bonus

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants in the United States seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. You’ll produce practical reports to help clients move forward and support the estimating process with field and office work.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or construction management, strong analytical and communication skills, advanced Excel, and experience with Xactimate and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, structural engineering or construction management.
• Internship experience in construction or risk management preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication and technical reading skills.
• Advanced Excel skills; Xactimate and scheduling software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel ~30% and work in varied field conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details.
• Support 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 scheduling tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Technical reading

Education

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

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Scheduling software

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.

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.

Location

We are seeking Estimators across a dozen office locations throughout the US including: Atlanta, Chicago (Inverness), Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Riverside (CA), and San Antonio. Please indicate your preferred location(s) when applying.

Salary $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 annually, a competitive healthcare benefits package, plus eligible for two annual billable bonuses and a team bonus

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.

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.