Cost Estimator

Drees Homes; Fort Mitchell (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Drees Homes, a leading builder, seeks a Cost Estimator for its Ft. Mitchell office. This entry-level role involves preparing estimates, working with trade partners, and maintaining accurate pricing programs. The position offers an excellent hourly wage, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Qualifications

• Entry-level position suited for candidates willing to learn.
• Preferred experience in Construction Management, Accounting or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed estimates and purchase orders for all products.
• Communicate with trade partners and oversee cost codes.
• Utilize estimating software to verify take-offs.

Skills

Strong computer skills including Excel

Analytical

Detail-minded

Team oriented

Good communicator

Organizational skills

Problem solver

Education

Experience in Construction Management or related field

Job description

Overview

Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For over 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It's why we rank as the 21st largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We're proud of being named a 2023 and 2024 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, and we've been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in both 2023 and 2024. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in ten metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas and Houston, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities/Qualifications

Drees Homes is currently looking for a candidate for the position of Cost Estimatorworkingin our Purchasing-Corporate office location inFt. Mitchell, KY.

The objective of this position is to be responsible for performingall activities associated with costing, estimating, pricing, maintenance of estimating related programs, and cost analysis of residential homes.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Communicate with trade partners and oversee cost codes
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
Establish working relationships with vendors/subcontractors to enhance effective communication

We're seeking process-oriented individuals and we're 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!

Desired Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong computer skillsincluding Excel
• Analytical, detail-minded, team oriented 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 deadlines
• A problem solver who can take ownership of projects
• Experience working in a construction related capacity a real plus

The schedule of this position will be Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM plus additional hours as necessary.

Excellent hourly rate, bonus potentialplus a comprehensive benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!

Summary

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com