Summer Junior Estimator – Damage Assessment & Costing

DBI Consultants; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

DBI Consultants is seeking a Junior Estimator for a 10-week, summer internship across multiple US locations including New York City. You will work alongside seasoned estimators and project managers to learn how damage assessment projects are measured, documented, and priced.

This paid internship offers hourly pay with potential for future opportunities. You will visit project sites to gather data, prepare cost estimates, and learn estimating tools in a collaborative office and field setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the AEC field (e.g., civil engineering or construction management).
• Strong 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 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 and Bluebeam Revu.

Skills

Construction estimating

Project management

Office & field work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in AEC (civil eng/ Construction mgmt)

Tools

Xactimate

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

DBI Consultants is seeking a Junior Estimator for a 10-week, summer internship across multiple US locations including New York City. You will work alongside seasoned estimators and project managers to learn how damage assessment projects are measured, documented, and priced.

This paid internship offers hourly pay with potential for future opportunities. You will visit project sites to gather data, prepare cost estimates, and learn estimating tools in a collaborative office and field setting.