Cost Estimator

1 month ago

Houston, United States Drees Homes Full time

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

Drees Homes is currently looking for candidates for the position of Estimator, working in our Houston Division. If you are interested in building a career with an established leader in the homebuilding industry, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for. The objective of this position is the be 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

Duties and 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

Desired 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 conducing 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 big plus
  • Homebuilder estimating experience is a plus

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

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



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