Junior Construction Cost Estimator: Field & Office

DBI Consultants; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Career advancement opportunities

Field and office experience

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks on-site and in the office. You will gather real-world data during site visits and craft practical estimates and reports to help clients move forward.

The role involves visiting sites, handling field measurements, and using estimating tools like Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu, with travel up to 25% and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

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; Xactimate or scheduling software experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel (~25%), meet 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

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil / mechanical / structural engineering

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Scheduling software

Advanced Excel

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator to analyze costs, timelines, and risks on-site and in the office. You will gather real-world data during site visits and craft practical estimates and reports to help clients move forward.

The role involves visiting sites, handling field measurements, and using estimating tools like Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu, with travel up to 25% and opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.