Junior Estimator (Summer 2027 Internship)
DBI Consultants
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 10:29 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Project management
- Work
- On-site in Buffalo-Niagara Falls Area · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Project management56%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
DBI Consultants are seeking Junior Estimators for a 10-week, Summer 2027 internship program. This paid internship offers between $20.00 - $27.50 per hour. The program provides field and cost estimating experiences, custom training modules, and an Expert Speaker series. The internship concludes with a Capstone presentation and a review for potential future permanent opportunities, with the goal of hiring 90% of Junior Estimators into entry-level positions post-degree completion.
Locations
The internship is available across US office locations including: Atlanta, Chicago (Inverness), Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Fort Lauderdale, New Orleans, New York City, Orlando, Philadelphia, Riverside (CA), and San Antonio. Applicants should indicate preferred locations.
Key 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.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the AEC field (e.g., civil engineering, 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
- May be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, or feel.
- May require lifting weights of up to 50 pounds, including a ladder.
- May require climbing ladders upwards of 30 feet.
- Requires close visual acuity for report preparation, computer terminal use, keyboard operation, reading printed documents, detailed visual inspections, color perception, depth perception, and sufficient field of vision.