Cost Estimator

The Drees Company

Fort Mitchell (KY)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 75,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Life, AD&D, and critical illness

Wellness rewards

401(k) savings plan

Profit Sharing

Paid time off increasing with tenure

Tuition reimbursement

Long and short disability and Parental

Employee discount on Drees Home

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Drees Homes, headquartered in Fort Mitchell, KY, is seeking an entry-level Cost Estimator for our Midwest Region. This role focuses on costing, estimating, pricing, and cost analysis of residential homes, with training provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities include preparing detailed estimates, using estimating software, updating bid pricing, and coordinating with vendors and municipalities. Join a leading private homebuilder offering strong benefits and growth.

Qualifications

Strong computer skills including Excel; On Screen Take Off and BlueBeam valued.
Analytical, detail-minded, team oriented, autonomous and a good communicator.
Experience in Construction Management, Construction Technology or Accounting preferred.
Ability to read bid sets, architectural plans and build cost estimates.
Experience conducting bid analysis is a plus.
Self-motivated to multi-task and meet deadlines; problem solver.
Homebuilder estimating experience is a plus.

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 promptly.
Obtain permits prior to releasing homes to construction and maintain good relationships with municipalities.
Create and distribute job packets to the field upon completion of job estimates.
Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excel

On Screen Take Off

BlueBeam

Analytical

Detail-oriented

Team oriented

Autonomous

Communication

Education

Construction Management

Construction Technology

Accounting

Tools

Estimating software

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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