Administrative Assistant

Full Time
Raleigh, NC 27615
Posted
Job description
Overview:
Drees Homes is a family-owned home building company with a passion for making custom homes easy. For 95 years, we have taken care of our employees and our customers. It’s why we rank as the 18th largest privately-owned builder in the country and have a track record of long-tenured employees. We’re proud of being named a 2022 and 2023 U.S. Best Managed Company, a program sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal , and we’ve been officially certified as a 2023 Great Place to Work. 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/Qualifications:
Drees Homes is seeking candidates for an Administrative Assistant position for our Raleigh Division.

In this position you will perform various administrative tasks to facilitate the flow of timely and accurate information in coordination of the permitting and construction starts processes. In addition, you will coordinate the sales and closing processes for our Drees On Your Lot department.

Some responsibilities include:
  • Facilitate the permitting process by gathering data and act as the liaison between the company and various municipalities and engineering offices
  • Providing complete start packages to the Builders
  • Accurate and efficient processing of paperwork and information to ensure timely construction starts
  • Updating 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 ensuring 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

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

Join a special team that works together to make Drees a successful company and a rewarding place to work.

Drees
offers a competitive pay and benefits package including profit sharing & 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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