Assistant Project Manager

Job Description The DBI team specializes in the evaluation of damaged structures. DBI’s construction experts provide independent recommendations and analysis to clients in the insurance and legal industries. Hard evidence, expertise, and accuracy drive work; communication and connection are the company’s top priorities. In a complex industry, the company’s mission is to bring clarity to every client. The Assistant Project Manager supports the planning and execution of property assessments and construction consulting projects by helping define scope of work, assist with repair cost evaluations, and analyze restoration timelines. This role involves close collaboration with consultants and project leads to assess labor, materials, code compliance, and potential risk factors tied to claims or repair feasibility. The Assistant Project Manager also conducts industry research to ensure estimates and recommendations are accurate, supportable, and aligned with current standards. Primary Responsibilities Understand client requirements, KPIs, and scope of requestsTravel to project sites to collect observations and measurementsEstimate costs with use of Xactimate software and other resourcesAnalyze labor, material, and time requirements for a projectPresent detailed and accurate cost estimates to Team LeaderUphold the values of DBI Consultants and the team focused cultureCommits to continuous improvement and professional developmentPerform all other duties as necessary Required Qualifications A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or similar preferredTwo (2) - Five (5) years of experience in the AEC industry preferredAdvanced understanding of construction materials, means and methodsProfessional Construction Estimator Certification preferredWilling to travel +/- 20% of the time and collaborate from the local officeExceptional writing and editing of technical reportsPossess a valid driver’s license and a satisfactory driving recordExperience working with Xactimate and Bluebeam Revu or similar software preferredAbility to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditionsAbility to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia Skills And Abilities Strong verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal and customer service skillsAbility to understand technical drawings and requirementsAbility to work in the field and to travel outside local area as workload and projects requireAbility to work in inclement weather and various environmental conditionsAbility to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia WORKING CONDITIONS Frequently requires work to be performed at the site of the property damage or loss, including locations where disasters or catastrophes have occurred; may require evening, overnight, and weekend travel and work; incumbent may be subject to outside weather and environmental conditions, including, but not limited to, extreme heat, cold, and precipitation; incumbent may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, including, but not limited to noise, vibrations, proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, heights, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. The incumbent may be required to work in close quarters, crawl spaces, small enclosed rooms, narrow aisles, passageways, or other enclosed areas, requiring physical agility and resistance to claustrophobia. The incumbent may be required to work in high areas such as roofs or scaffolding, requiring physical agility, balance, and resistance to acrophobia. Physical Activities And Requirements In addition to the working conditions and associated physical activities and requirements above, the incumbent may be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel, especially in the course of investigating and assessing property damage; these requirements may include the need to lift weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder. The work requires close visual acuity, with or without correction, to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures; the incumbent is required to view a computer terminal, use a keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision to carry out all inspection and related duties. Willingness to travel on average of +/-20% of the workweek to accommodate meetings, as well as attend other work-related activities that may be scheduled outside of normal daytime business hours.