Framing Project Manager / Estimator

Elmington; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Elmington Construction in Nashville, TN seeks a Framing Project Manager to oversee framing from preconstruction through field execution. You will coordinate with senior leaders to optimize profits, mitigate risks, and ensure accurate take-offs and timely delivery of materials.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a proven track record in wood framing, preferably multi-family. This position emphasizes leadership, safety, and collaboration across project teams.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree preferred but not required with strong framing experience.
• Minimum 5 years in wood framing construction, preferably multi-family.
• Experience estimating lumber/take-offs and creating material lists.
• Ability to read DD sets and use historical data for take-offs.
• Proven track record as a team player and effective manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage framing from DD set through completion.
• Coordinate with VP, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to maximize profits and manage risks.
• Identify risks of short material lists and misdrawn truss plans to avoid delays.
• Ensure design conditions are planned and executable before field work.
• Review docs and prepare RFIs to address gaps and constructability.
• Lead framing budgets and scheduling; maintain project scope.
• Draft subcontracts and purchase orders; manage vendors.
• Lead jobsite walks and safety programs; build relations with subs.

Skills

Team player

Organized

Microsoft products

Relational

Business acumen

Ethical conduct

Mentor & teacher

Reason & logic

Task focused

Self-motivated

Management ability

Education

B.S. Degree in Construction related program

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

Procore

Job description

Elmington Construction is a Nashville-based general contractor and construction management company providing comprehensive residential and commercial services with a partnership approach. We specialize in affordable and multi-family housing and have completed 36 projects with 21 more under construction in states across the US.

Our experienced leadership team understands market dynamics and has refined our processes to minimize typical construction conflicts, delivering exceptional results that provide clients confidence and peace of mind throughout their journey with the Elmington family.

All activities will be performed in support of the values of Elmington Construction.

Integrity ~ Precision ~ Growth ~ Driven ~ Relationships

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Framing Project Manager manages the different stages of the framing process from establishing lumber lists, sending out jobsite specific layout, and ensuring a smooth framing process.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Team player
• Organized, detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Relational
• Business acumen
• Ethical conduct
• Mentor & teacher
• Reason & logic
• Task focused
• Self-motivated

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages multiple priorities simultaneously, shifting between preconstruction and active framing operations
• Partners with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to maximize profits & mitigate/resolve financial risks
• Proactively identify and minimize risks of short material lists & mistakes on truss plans that cause delays
• Ensures complex design conditions are thoroughly planned, coordinated and executatable prior to field installation
• Collaborates with project team to communicate framing concerns, material applications and constructability considerations
• Review construction documents and prepare RFI’s to address design gaps, coordination conflicts and constructability issues
• Manages projects from DD set through completion of framing job
• Manages framing scope from DD set through completion of framing activities
• Solicits pricing from subcontractors and vendors, develops scope sheets, and scopes bidders to determine best pricing and completeness of scope
• Drafts framing subcontracts and purchase orders to awarded subcontractors and supplier
• Oversees the lumber tracking with project teams, assuring that lumber and siding is properly ordered and used
• Leads jobsite walks with the project teams to assure that the work is being performed correctlu
• Creates unit and building markups assuring that framing sub has the correct rough openings, blocking, headers, etc.
• Prices drawing and scope changes and submits pricing to Contractor
• Assist project teams with design changes and scope changes
• Manages framing financial projections
• Leads and models safety as a core guiding principle
• Leads in development, planning, and updating of framing project schedule
• Leads precon/kickoffs meetings with framing subs to discuss project & requirements
• Works closely with pre-con department to ensure framing budgets are accurate
• Works closely with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to keep priorities in order to ensure proper jobsite management
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy and processes to new team members
• Works closely with framing subcontractors and vendors to develop lasting relationships

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. Degree in a Construction related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high
• Must have 5-year minimum experience in either field or office with heavy experience in wood framing construction, preferably in the multi-family market
• Proven ability to estimate lumber and siding take-offs, creating material lists for pricing, using software tools (Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore)
• Must have the knowledge to make assumptions when taking off lumber on a DD set of plans using historical data
• Proven track record as a team player and an effective manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Occasional requirements to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires in-town travel and occasional out of town travel.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Framing Project Manager manages the different stages of the framing process from establishing lumber lists, sending out jobsite specific layout, and ensuring a smooth framing process.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Communication skills
• Team player
• Organized, detail oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft products
• Relational
• Business acumen
• Ethical conduct
• Proactive & decisive
• Mentor & teacher
• Reason & logic
• Preparedness
• Task focused
• Self-motivated
• Proven management ability

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Manages multiple priorities simultaneously, shifting between preconstruction and active framing operations
• Partners with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to maximize profits & mitigate/resolve financial risks
• Proactively identify and minimize risks of short material lists & mistakes on truss plans that cause delays
• Ensures complex design conditions are thoroughly planned, coordinated and executatable prior to field installation
• Collaborates with project team to communicate framing concerns, material applications and constructability considerations
• Review construction documents and prepare RFI’s to address design gaps, coordination conflicts and constructability issues
• Manages projects from DD set through completion of framing job
• Manages framing scope from DD set through completion of framing activities
• Solicits pricing from subcontractors and vendors, develops scope sheets, and scopes bidders to determine best pricing and completeness of scope
• Drafts framing subcontracts and purchase orders to awarded subcontractors and supplier
• Oversees the lumber tracking with project teams, assuring that lumber and siding is properly ordered and used
• Leads jobsite walks with the project teams to assure that the work is being performed correctlu
• Creates unit and building markups assuring that framing sub has the correct rough openings, blocking, headers, etc.
• Prices drawing and scope changes and submits pricing to ContractorAssist project teams with design changes and scope changes
• Manages framing financial projections
• Leads and models safety as a core guiding principle
• Leads in development, planning, and updating of framing project schedule
• Leads precon/kickoffs meetings with framing subs to discuss project & requirements
• Works closely with pre-con department to ensure framing budgets are accurate
• Works closely with VP of Support Services, General Superintendent and Director of Framing Operations to keep priorities in order to ensure proper jobsite management
• Demonstrates adherence to EC policy and processes and teaches EC policy and processes to new team members
• Works closely with framing subcontractors and vendors to develop lasting relationships

The above description covers the principal duties and responsibilities of the job. The description shall not, however, be construed as a complete listing of all miscellaneous, incidental, or similar duties which may be required from day-to-day.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE:

• B.S. Degree in a Construction related program is preferred, but not required if experience levels are high
• Must have 5-year minimum experience in either field or office with heavy experience in wood framing construction, preferably in the multi-family market
• Proven ability to estimate lumber and siding take-offs, creating material lists for pricing, using software tools (Excel, Bluebeam, and Procore)
• Must have the knowledge to make assumptions when taking off lumber on a DD set of plans using historical data
• Proven track record as a team player and an effective manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Frequently sit, stand and walk
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Frequently required to use hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls
• Occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Vision abilities to include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Occasional requirements to work at elevated heights and in confined spaces
• Temperature in the workplace is typically moderate, though the ability to withstand seasonal cold and heat of the outdoors is necessary

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires in-town travel and occasional out of town travel.

The Elmington Construction Experience

At Elmington Construction, we foster an entrepreneurial mindset, compensating for the value our team members bring to the table. We provide an environment that encourages room for advancement and career succession, recognizing and rewarding contributions to our collective success. With a team collaboration ethos, constant improvement is not just encouraged but embedded in our culture, offering autonomy to individuals who thrive on innovation.

Elmington Construction is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Elmington Construction makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.