Paid Summer Estimator Intern — Field & Cost Analysis

DBI Consultants; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Consultants offers a 10-week, 2027 Summer internship for Junior Estimators across multiple US locations, including Philadelphia. You will learn to gather field data, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate with experienced estimators and project managers.

This paid internship targets future employment opportunities upon completion. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the AEC field, with travel to local project sites, and exposure to estimating tools like Xactimate

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the AEC field (civil engineering or construction management).
• Interest in construction consulting, estimating, and project management.
• Willingness to travel locally and work in office and field environments.

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 and Bluebeam Revu.

Skills

Civil engineering

Construction management

Estimating

Site visits

Education

Pursuing bachelor’s or master’s degree in AEC

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

DBI Consultants offers a 10-week, 2027 Summer internship for Junior Estimators across multiple US locations, including Philadelphia. You will learn to gather field data, prepare cost estimates, and collaborate with experienced estimators and project managers.

This paid internship targets future employment opportunities upon completion. The role requires pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the AEC field, with travel to local project sites, and exposure to estimating tools like Xactimate