Construction Project Manager / Estimator

Orion Placement
  • Nashville, Tennessee
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

    Job description:

    Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week in the Nashville, TN office and surrounding locations.

    Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have 3+ years of experience in construction project management and estimating.

    About Our Client

    Our client is a well-established construction company that values teamwork, professional growth, and delivering quality projects. With a strong reputation in the Nashville market, they foster a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to thrive.

    Job Description

    We are seeking an experienced Project Manager/Estimator to oversee commercial construction projects from bid through completion. This role requires leadership, client-facing communication, and hands-on estimating expertise.

    • Manage project budgets, schedules, and reporting to ensure timely delivery
    • Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and owners throughout the project lifecycle
    • Lead project teams and provide direction on construction methods and problem-solving
    • Oversee subcontractor performance and enforce safety policies daily
    • Review bid documents, drawings, and specs to prepare accurate estimates
    • Calculate material quantities, labor hours, and cost components for proposals
    • Use historical project data to improve cost accuracy and ensure competitiveness
    • Support negotiations, change orders, and client presentations
    • Represent the company to build relationships and pursue new opportunities

    Qualifications

    • 4-year degree in engineering, construction management, or related field preferred
    • 3+ years of project management and estimating experience required
    • Proven background in commercial or facility construction projects
    • Strong knowledge of project management, construction management, and estimating principles
    • Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Procore, Autodesk Build, HH2, and Sage/Timberline a plus

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Join a respected construction firm with a strong presence in the Nashville market
    • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package
    • Career advancement opportunities with ongoing training and development
    • Work on exciting and diverse construction projects
    • Supportive, team-oriented culture with long-term growth potential

    JPC-378

    Job Type: Full-time

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationNashville, Tennessee

    Skills

    • Budget Managementunmatched
    • Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
    • Commercial Constructionunmatched
    • Constructionunmatched
    • Construction Engineeringunmatched
    • Construction Estimatesunmatched
    • Construction Managementunmatched
    • Construction Project Managementunmatched
    • Construction Projectsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Microsoft Officeunmatched
    • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Performance Analysisunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Project Estimatesunmatched
    • Project Lifecycleunmatched
    • Project Scheduleunmatched
    • Project/Program Managementunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Sage 300unmatched
    • Sales Presentationunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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