Field & Office Construction Estimator | Cost & Risk

Dbi Cc; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants in Philadelphia seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks. You will visit sites to gather real-world data and contribute to professional estimating reports using industry software.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel ~30% to field sites. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or related field.
• Internship experience in construction or risk management preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; technical reading ability.

Responsibilities

• Assist with site visits to collect measurements, photos, and project details.
• Support cost analysis of labor, materials, and timelines.
• Help track costs and flag variances between projected and actual figures.
• Prepare reports and data entries in estimating tools.
• Gain exposure to Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and scheduling tools.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Technical reading

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Scheduling software

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants in Philadelphia seeks a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks. You will visit sites to gather real-world data and contribute to professional estimating reports using industry software.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in civil/mechanical/structural engineering or related field, strong analytical and communication skills, and willingness to travel ~30% to field sites. Competitive compensation is offered.