Project Manager / Estimator ( Commercial Construction )

Connectly Recruiting; Brentwood (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 50% yearly

Full benefits/insurance

Auto/phone allowance

PTO + holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Local projects only (no travel)

Job summary

Connectly Recruiting in Nashville seeks a seasoned Project Manager for commercial TI/build-out projects. You will oversee projects, manage client relationships, and coordinate with subcontractors to hit schedule and budget targets.

The role emphasizes estimating, bidding, negotiation, and strong organizational skills, with a focus on local Nashville-area collaboration and minimal travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years estimating commercial projects with Timberline, Procore, Bluebeam, Paskr or similar software systems.
• 3+ years estimating & project managing experience on commercial TI/build-out projects.
• Local Nashville area relationships and exposure to coordinating with Architects & Investment/Development companies.
• Experience negotiating material prices and scheduling orders, deliveries, etc.
• 4 year college degree or equivalent in construction management preferred.
• Lives in local Nashville area (no relocation assistance provided).
• Residential construction experience will NOT be considered as equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects and clientele including project staff and subcontractors/vendors.
• Estimates projects and plans, coordinates all activities to meet time frames and budget parameters.
• Collaborates with Architects and Investment/Development teams as needed.

Skills

Build-Out/Ground-Up

Commercial construction

Analytical

Budgeting

Scheduling

Estimating & Bidding

Negotiation

Contracts

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Business

Tools

Timberline

Procore

Bluebeam

Paskr

Job description

Compensation Overview:

Salary Range (DOE); ++ Bonus can be up to 50%/year (or more) depending on performance of the project; Full Benefits/Insurance Options; Auto/Phone Allowance/month; PTO + Holidays

Why you want to work with this Company:

A Small, Local but very established commercial GC in the Nashville area that has a broad range of clientele and project types. Their portfolio spans from public works, retail, restaurant to light-industrial. However, Their specialty is retail new/renovation construction.They work with dozens of businesses and organizations in middle Tennessee & greater US that are building in the Nashville area. From concept to draft plans to a bid proposal, They work hand-in-hand to create the best possible result for any client & use a stable subcontractor workforce to help them accomplish this goal.

They are based in the South Nashville area and have one of the best backlog/pipelines with their progressive, repeat clientele a company could ask for across the Mid-State.

They incentivise their PMs to make life-changing money for the exceptional candidates that can schedule & manage projects to achieve the company's goals. The reward is not just financial - they promote a work/life balance that keeps everyone in the office working happy & productive!

Experience Required to Start a Conversation:

• 5+ years estimating commercial projects with Timberline, Procore, Bluebeam, Paskr or similar software systems
• 3+ year or more of estimating & project managing experience with commercial TI/Build-Out projects
• Local Nashville (Middle-Tn) relationships and exposure to coordinating with Architects & Investment/Development companies
• Experience with negotiating material prices & scheduling orders, deliveries, etc.
• 4 year college degree or equivalent (construction management) preferred
• Lives in local Nashville area (no relocation assistance provided)
• Residential construction experience will NOT be considered as equivalent.

Position Summary

Manages projects & clientele including the project staff and subcontractors/vendors. The PM Estimates the projects & Plans, coordinates all activities of each designated project to ensure that goals or objectives of project are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget parameters by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Skills and Abilities

• Build-Out / Ground-Up project experience (preferred)
• Commercial Construction Experience (Projects $250K-$5+MM)
• Analytical | Budgeting | Scheduling Expertise
• Estimating & Bidding Experience (requred)
• Negotiating | Contracts experience is necessary
• Impeccable organizational skills
• Relationship buildingexperience with owners around the area

Education/Experience

• Construction Management or Business (Bachelor’s) degree - Preferred.
• 5+ years of PM experience in the commercial new-remodel construction industry
• 5+ years of Project Management construction experience required in commercial industry.
• The selected candidate will also have a clean drivers license, drug screen and background check to be eligible for this opportunity.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary (( DOE ))
• +Exceptional Bonus program paid Per-Project (Bonus can be up to 30-50 per year of your salary!!)
• + Comprehensive Insurance Plan
• + PTO of 2 weeks Vacation & 7 Holidays
• + 401(k) retirement fund
• + ALL LOCAL Projects (NO travel)
• + Other beneficial attributes for family & personal