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About the Role
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 are willing to train the right candidate for this entry-level position.
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
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Ability to read bid sets and architectural plans
- Ability to construct cost estimates
- Experience conducting bid analysis is a plus
- Experience in a construction related capacity is preferred
- Homebuilder estimating experience is a plus
Skills
- Strong computer skills including Excel
- On Screen Take Off experience is a plus
- BlueBeam experience is a plus
- Analytical
- Detail-minded
- Team oriented
- Autonomous
- Confident
- Good communicator (internal and external customers)
- Experience in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Accounting or related field of study is preferred
- 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
Location
- Austin
Work Type
- Entry-level
Experience Level
- Entry-level
Salary/Compensations
- Excellent salary and bonus potential
Benefits
- 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
About the Company
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace