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Job Location:
New Orleans, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
5 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
About Us
At DBI Construction Consultants we are construction experts who specialize in evaluating damaged structures. Our mission is simple: provide clear independent and accurate recommendations backed by hard evidence and deep a world of uncertainty we bring our clients clarity and confidence.
Your Role
As a Construction Cost Estimator you will dive into field and office work analyzing costs timelines and risks while visiting sites to gather real-world data. Your analysis and reports will bring practical knowledge to help our clients move forward.
What Youll Do
- 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.
What You Bring
- Bachelors 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 (30%) meet the physical requirements and work in varied field conditions.
Why DBI
- Competitive total compensation and clear career advancement opportunities.
- Learn from experts gain both field and office experience in a dynamic engaging role.
- Sharpen your construction knowledge in a culture that values accuracy hard work and teamwork.
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 and climb ladders upwards of 30 feet.
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.
DBI Construction Consultants is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. We believe that diversity strengthens our teams and drives innovation client satisfaction and a strong work culture.
Key Skills
- Bluebeam
- Construction Estimating
- Construction Experience
- HeavyBid
- Math
- Sage
- Pricing
- Cost Control
- Restoration
- Roofing
- Microsoft Excel
- Auto Estimating
About Company
At DBI, we evaluate damaged structures. As construction experts, we provide independent recommendations and analyses for clients around the world in the insurance and legal industries.
