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/QualificationsBUILDER TRAINEE OPPORTUNITY
If you're interested in building a career with an established leader in the homebuilding industry, this could be the opportunity you've been looking for. We are seeking candidates for the position of Builder Trainee for our Washington DC area residential operations.
This is a full time, entry-level opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within an award winning national homebuilder.
As a Builder Trainee, you will learn and grow as you assist an experienced Builder on the job in communities of high volume or in multiple communities/locations all while being part of a structured training program.
The Builder Trainee Program is designed to train, prepare and develop Trainees for future Builder positions with Drees Homes. Builder Trainees will be to exposed to every facet of the construction process from customer plan signing through the first year's warranty program. Training will be in the form of shadowing, classroom and on the job training through a formalized program consisting of 9 modules.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee the progress and quality of all jobs under construction Set and maintain high standards of performance by subcontractors and suppliersControl costs by managing material usageBe proactive in answering customer questions about the building processTake an active part in subdivision and model maintenanceComply with OSHA regulations and other safety requirementsCreate framing, mechanical and insulation punch listsUtilize internal software/systems to show progress of job completionOther duties as necessaryKnowledge and Skills:
The ability to assist with scheduling, cost control and quality controlA self-motivated individual with a high energy level as well as a positive attitudeThe ability to hold subcontractors accountable for their workStrong work ethic, eager to learn and customer focusedAn individual who is dependable, detail oriented and open to changeExcellent organizational skillsVerbal and written communication proficiencies with internal and external customersRequirements:
2 or 4 year degree in Construction Management or a related field preferredConstruction related experience (This could be through an internship, short term position while in school, etc). Basic computer skills, experience using an iPad is ideal
Join the Drees team and be a part of making homeowners dreams come true.
The schedule of this position is typically Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM, plus additional hours as necessary.
We offer a competitive salary as well as benefits package including profit sharing and 401(k) plans.
Summary
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place
To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.
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