Construction Project Manager / Estimator at Orion Placement in Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Company: Orion Placement
- Location: Nashville, Tennessee, United States
- Posted: Sep 18, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
- Experience: 3+ years
Overview
Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year 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.
Job description
- Pay: $95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
- 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
Required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Preferred
- Procore
- Autodesk Build
- HH2
- Sage/Timberline
Benefits
- 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
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
About Orion Placement
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.