Junior Estimator (Summer 2027 Internship)

About Us
DBI Consultants 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.

The DBI Internship Experience is a well-organized and unique opportunity for high potential students in the AEC field. We supplement actual field and cost estimating experiences with custom training modules curated by The Learning Studio and facilitate companywide engagement with an Expert Speaker series. The Experience ends with a Capstone presentation to a small panel and a Team Leader review for potential future employment opportunities. Our goal is to hire 90% of Junior Estimators into entry-level permanent opportunities after completion of their degrees.

Location
We are seeking Junior Estimators for a 10-week 2027 Summer internship program across a dozen office locations throughout the US including: Atlanta Chicago (Inverness) Dallas Denver Detroit Houston Fort Lauderdale New Orleans New York City Orlando Philadelphia Riverside (CA) and San Antonio. Please indicate your preferred location(s) when applying.

The Opportunity
As a Junior Estimator you will work alongside seasoned Estimators and Project Managers to learn how damage assessment projects are measured documented and presented. You will gain in-person experience from visiting project sites to gather data and collaborate with team members in the local office to learn how to prepare cost estimates. This is a paid internship offering between $20.00 - 27.50 per hour depending on education and experience.

Core 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.

What You Bring

• Currently pursuing a bachelors or masters degree in the AEC field such as civil engineering or construction management.

• Strong career interest in construction consulting estimating and project management.

• Comfortable working full time in both office and field environments.

• Willingness to travel locally and work within or atop damaged buildings including roofs.

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 strengths our teams and drives innovation client satisfaction and a strong work culture.