Construction Estimator

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

A premier construction staffing firm is seeking a Construction Estimator in Nashville, TN. This hybrid role involves cost estimating and procurement for custom home builds. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in estimating, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in estimating software. Competitive compensation with a commission structure and benefits package included.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential construction estimating and/or procurement.
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, costs, and labor rates.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for materials, labor, and subs.
• Generate proposals and bid packages for new projects.
• Manage procurement and issue purchase orders.

Skills

Residential construction estimating

Procurement

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Construction materials knowledge

Tools

BuilderTrend

JobTread

Job description

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Location: Nashville, TN
Compensation: $80,000 – $100,000 base (More for the right candidate) + Commission / Performance Bonus + Benefits + Perks

Overview

We are recruiting on behalf of a premier residential construction firm for a sharp, driven Estimator / Purchasing Coordinator. This hybrid role blends cost estimating with procurement. You’ll influence project profitability, negotiate with vendors, and contribute to the success of custom home builds.

Responsibilities

• Analyze architectural plans, specifications, and scope of work to prepare detailed cost estimates (materials, labor, subs).
• Generate proposals, bid packages, and estimates for new projects, change orders, and upgrades.
• Maintain and build relationships with subcontractors, suppliers, and trade partners; solicit competitive quotes.
• Manage procurement: issue purchase orders, track deliveries, resolve vendor issues, and ensure material timing aligns with project schedules.
• Monitor variance between estimates vs. actuals; recommend adjustments or corrective actions.
• Support operations and project teams in budget reviews, cost tracking, and forecasting.
• Assist in maintaining an up-to-date cost database, supplier catalogs, and trending metrics.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in residential construction estimating and/or procurement (luxury/custom home experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, costs, labor rates, and trade markets in the region.
• Proficient with estimating software and construction management tools (experience with BuilderTrend or JobTread is a plus).
• Excellent negotiation, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Compensation & Incentives

• Competitive base salary aligned with experience.
• Performance-based commission or bonus structure (e.g. % of gross margin improvements, cost savings, bid win rate).
• Benefits package: health/dental/vision, 401(k) or retirement plan.
• Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick leave).
• Professional development opportunities and pathway to leadership roles.
• Team environment and exposure to high-end custom residential projects.

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