Drees Homes is hiring: Administrative Assistant in Raleigh

Overview

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Looking to grow your career at a company that puts its people first? 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 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, for three years in a row and we\'ve been officially certified as a Great Place to Work in 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 eleven 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

• Facilitate the permitting process by gathering data and act as the liaison between the company and various municipalities and engineering offices
• Provide complete start packages to the Builders
• Accurate and efficient processing of paperwork and information to ensure timely construction starts
• Update data in various software programs
• Maintain files relating to the permitting process
• Maintain weekly status report; preparation and distribution of various reports
• Work closely with the Architecture Department to correct any plan errors and ensure plan sets are complete
• Process Sales Contracts and verify information is accurate and complete; follow-up on missing information and necessary corrections
• Set up new customer file and enter and maintain any and all Drees systems/programs
• Responsible for all aspects of the closing process
• Create a final Homeowner file with all sales and construction documents and information
• Assist with special projects assigned by the General Manager, Operations Manager and Division President

Knowledge And Skills

• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook
• Must be detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task with accuracy
• Professional communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of people
• Must be able to think and act independently

Requirements

• 1-2 years of relatable experience
• 1-2 years of permitting experience
• Experience working with a homebuilder and/or the permitting process, preferred
• High school diploma, college degree 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!

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug-Free Work Place

To learn more about Drees Homes, please visit our website – www.dreeshomes.com.