Cost Estimator

The Drees Company

Fort Mitchell (KY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

Long and short disability and parental

Job summary

Drees Homes, a leading privately-owned homebuilder, seeks a Cost Estimator for the Midwest region. This entry-level role covers costing, estimating, pricing, and cost analysis of residential homes, with training provided.

You’ll use Excel, On Screen Take Off, and BlueBeam to prepare detailed estimates, maintain bid pricing, and work closely with vendors and subcontractors to ensure accuracy and timely communication.

Qualifications

Entry-level position focused on costing, estimating, pricing and cost analysis of residential homes.
Experience with cost analysis and bid preparation is a plus but training is provided.

Responsibilities

Prepare detailed estimates and POs for all products promptly and accurately.
Use estimating software to verify take-offs and resolve disputes.
Update and maintain bid pricing from all vendors.
Collaborate with vendors/subcontractors to ensure clear communication and timely issue resolution.
Obtain permits prior to releasing homes and build relationships with municipalities.
Create and distribute job packets to the field after estimates are complete.

Skills

Analytical

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Autonomous

Communication skills

Cost estimation

Reading plans

Education

Construction Management

Construction Technology

Accounting or related field

Tools

Excel

On Screen Take Off

BlueBeam

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home builder with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have cared for our employees and customers, which is why we rank as the 19th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a history of long-tenured employees. We are proud to be named a U.S. Best Managed Company in 2022, 2023, 2024, and 2025, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and to be officially certified as a Great Place to Work for the last three years. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability, and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees operates in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati (including Northern Kentucky), Cleveland, and Columbus, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, D.C.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes, one of the largest privately-owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Cost Estimator in our Midwest Region. Our ideal candidate is process oriented and is interested in building a career with an establish leader in the building industry. This position is responsible for performing all activities associated with costing, estimating, pricing, maintenance of estimating related programs, and cost analysis of residential homes. We're seeking process-oriented individuals are we are willing to train the right candidate! This is an entry-level position and if you possess all or some of the below listed knowledge and skills, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed estimates and purchase orders for all product in a timely manner while ensuring accuracy
Utilize estimating software to verify take-offs and resolve disputes
Update and maintain bid pricing from all vendors
Work closely with vendors/subcontractors to enhance effective communication and resolve issues in a timely manner
Obtain permits prior to releasing homes to construction and create and maintain good working relationships with all municipalities
Create and distribute job packets to the field upon completion of job estimates
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

Strong computer skills including Excel is a must, experience with On Screen Take Off and BlueBeam is a plus
Analytical, detail-minded, team oriented, autonomous, confident and a good communicator (internal and external customers)
Experience in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Accounting or related field of study, preferred
Ability to read bid sets, architectural plans as well as construct cost estimates preferred
Experience conducting bid analysis a plus
A visual learner with strong organizational skills
Self-motivated to be able to multi-task and meet deadlinesA problem solver who can take ownership of projectsExperience in a construction related capacity preferredHomebuilder estimating experience a plus

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