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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. It’s why we rank as the 19th largest privately‑owned builder in the country and have a track record of long‑tenured employees. We’re proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 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, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities / Qualifications Drees Homes, one of the largest privately‑owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Cost Estimator in our Midwest Region. Our ideal candidate is process oriented and is interested in building a career with an established leader in the building industry. This position is responsible for performing all activities associated with costing, estimating, pricing, maintaining estimating related programs, and cost analysis of residential homes.
We’re seeking process‑oriented individuals who 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
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
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 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 projectsExperience working in a construction related capacity a big plus
Homebuilder estimating experience is a plus!
Premier Benefits to Support You
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!
Summary Excellent salary and bonus potential.
Additional Information Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!
Seniorities and Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Construction
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Cost Estimator
role at
Drees Homes
1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants
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 19th largest privately‑owned builder in the country and have a track record of long‑tenured employees. We’re proud of being named a 2023, 2024 and 2025 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, 2024 and 2025. Enrich your career at a company that values integrity, excellence, opportunity, stability and success.
Headquartered in Fort Mitchell, Kentucky, Drees has operations in twelve metropolitan areas: Greater Cincinnati and Cleveland, Ohio; Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Jacksonville, Florida; Nashville, Tennessee; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Washington, DC.
Responsibilities / Qualifications Drees Homes, one of the largest privately‑owned homebuilders in the nation, is looking for a Cost Estimator in our Midwest Region. Our ideal candidate is process oriented and is interested in building a career with an established leader in the building industry. This position is responsible for performing all activities associated with costing, estimating, pricing, maintaining estimating related programs, and cost analysis of residential homes.
We’re seeking process‑oriented individuals who 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
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
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 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 projectsExperience working in a construction related capacity a big plus
Homebuilder estimating experience is a plus!
Premier Benefits to Support You
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!
Summary Excellent salary and bonus potential.
Additional Information Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work!
Seniorities and Job Details
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industry: Construction
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Drees Homes by 2x
Get notified about new Cost Estimator jobs in Fort Mitchell, KY.
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