Junior Construction Cost Estimator (Field & Office)

DBI Construction Consultants LLC; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Construction Consultants LLC is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator who will perform field and office work, analyzing costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. The role is budgeted to start in June/July 2027, with opportunities to contribute to professional reports and learn industry software.

The candidate should have a civil/mechanical/structural engineering background, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel for site inspections.

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.
• Willingness to travel (~25%), meet the 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 or related field

Tools

Excel

Xactimate

Scheduling software

Job description

DBI Construction Consultants LLC is seeking a Construction Cost Estimator who will perform field and office work, analyzing costs, timelines, and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. The role is budgeted to start in June/July 2027, with opportunities to contribute to professional reports and learn industry software.

The candidate should have a civil/mechanical/structural engineering background, strong analytical skills, and willingness to travel for site inspections.