Cost Estimator

Overview

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. 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. We are proud of being named a U.S. Best Managed Company for three years in a row and certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We value integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.

Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in eleven metropolitan areas including Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, OH;
Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, TX;
Indianapolis, IN;
Jacksonville, FL;
Nashville, TN;
Raleigh, NC; and Washington, DC.

• 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

• Strong computer skills including 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 is a plus

The schedule of this position is Monday - Friday from 8 AM - 5 PM, with additional hours as necessary.

• Medical, dental and vision
• Life, AD&D, and critical illness insurance
• Wellness rewards
• 401(k) savings plan
• Profit Sharing
• Paid time off increasing with tenure
• Tution reimbursement
• Long and short disability and Parental leave
• Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home
• Employee Assistance Program and more

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Workplace

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