ConstructionEstimator

About the role

As a Construction Cost Estimator at DBI Construction Consultants, you will assist with site visits, support project estimates, track costs, and prepare professional reports. Your responsibilities include:

• 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.

Responsibilities

Your day-to-day tasks will involve:

• Collaborating on site visits to gather necessary data.
• Supporting the estimation process by analyzing labor, materials, and timelines.
• Tracking and reporting on project costs.
• Preparing detailed reports and data entries using estimating tools.
• Using industry-specific software such as Xactimate, Bluebeam Revu, and project scheduling tools.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you should have:

• A bachelor’s degree in civil, mechanical, structural engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Past construction or risk management internship experience is preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and technical reading skills.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience in Xactimate and scheduling software preferred.
• A willingness to travel (up to 30%), work in varied field conditions, and meet the physical requirements of the job.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will also possess:

• Willingness to travel (up to 30%) and meet the physical requirements of the job.
• Close visual acuity to prepare reports containing words, symbols, and numerical figures.
• Ability to use a computer terminal, keyboard, read printed documents, make detailed visual inspections, perceive color, perceive depth, and have a sufficient field of vision.

Skills

Key skills for this position include:

• Proficiency in Xactimate and scheduling software.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

DBI Construction Consultants offers:

• Competitive total compensation and clear career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to learn from experts and gain both field and office experience.
• A dynamic, engaging role that sharpens construction knowledge within a team-oriented environment.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job description.

Schedule

Details about the schedule are not specified in the job description.