Cost Estimator

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 Austin Division. 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

Create and distribute job packets to the field upon completion of job estimates

Other duties as assignedKnowledge 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 plusPremier Benefits to Support YOU:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

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

Tuition reimbursement

Long and short disability and Parental leave

Employee discount program on the purchase of a Drees Home

Employee Assistance Program and much more!Excellent salary and bonus potential.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 WorkplaceTo learn more about Drees Homes, visit our website - www.dreeshomes.com