Construction Estimator

Compensation $70,000.00 - $90,000.00/year

Job Description

📊 Shape the Future of Luxury Homebuilding as a Construction Estimator at Build Nashville!

Company Name:
Build Nashville

Pay Range: $70,000 - $90,000 based on experience + Performance Bonus

Employment Type:

Full-Time | Salary + Commission

Build Nashville, a premier luxury home builder in Middle Tennessee, is seeking a detail-driven Construction Estimator to join our award-winning team. In this dual role, you will ensure project budgets are accurate, costs are well-tracked, and materials are sourced at the best value without sacrificing quality. The right candidate will combine analytical skills with strong vendor management and thrive on collaboration across all departments.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building some of Nashville's most distinctive homes.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for new builds and change orders.
• Review architectural and design plans to quantify materials, labor, and subcontractor costs.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align budgets with schedules.
• Track variances between estimates and actual project costs, reporting updates to leadership.
• Maintain cost databases, historical project data, and standardized cost codes.
• Support invoice review and approval by cost coding invoices as needed.
• Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Obtain and analyze bids, recommending cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Issue purchase orders and track material deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
• Forecast material needs with project teams to prevent delays.
• Ensure procurement aligns with company quality, cost, and timeliness standards.
• Partner with accounting and project management for budget reporting.
• Work with design and client services to validate selections against budgets.
• Support the VP of Construction with cost‑control strategies and efficiency evaluations.

• 1+ year of experience in residential construction estimating and/or purchasing (luxury home experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and vendor markets in Middle Tennessee.
• Proficiency with construction management and accounting software (Builder Trend or Job Tread preferred).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with vendors, subcontractors, and clients.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• High school diploma or GED required; additional education in construction management or business preferred.

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $90,000 annually + performance bonus.
• Retirement savings program and profit share options.
• Paid training, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, sick) + paid parental leave.
• Annual Vacation Cash Bonus.
• Bi-weekly pay cycle.
• Annual company outings, events, and employee recognition rewards.
• Mileage reimbursement when applicable.

Full-Time, Monday - Friday

Onsite at Build Nashville offices in Nashville, TN

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

✨ If you are detail-oriented, passionate about cost accuracy, and thrive on collaboration, apply today to join Build Nashville as our next Estimator & Purchasing Coordinator!