Job Description

Estimator / Procurement Specialist

📍 Middle Tennessee | 🏗️ Luxury Residential Construction | 💼 Full-Time

A leading custom homebuilder in Middle Tennessee is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Estimator / Procurement Specialist to join their team. This dual-role position plays a key part in ensuring accurate project budgets, cost tracking, and timely material procurement for high-end residential builds.

If you’re analytical, organized, and thrive in a collaborative construction environment — this could be your next great move.

🔍 What You’ll Do

Estimating

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for new builds and change orders.
• Analyze architectural and design plans to quantify materials, labor, and subcontractor costs.
• Collaborate with project managers to align budgets with construction schedules.
• Track cost variances and provide updates to leadership.
• Maintain and refine cost databases and standardized cost codes.

Procurement

• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor and subcontractor relationships.
• Obtain competitive bids and recommend cost-effective purchasing decisions.
• Issue purchase orders and track deliveries to ensure timely arrival.
• Forecast material needs to avoid delays and support project timelines.
• Ensure procurement meets company standards for quality, cost, and timeliness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with accounting and project management teams for budget reporting.
• Work with design and client services to validate selections against budgets.
• Support leadership in evaluating efficiency and cost-control strategies.

✅ What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in residential construction estimating and/or procurement (luxury home experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, methods, and vendor markets in Middle Tennessee.
• Proficiency in construction management and accounting software (BuilderTrend or JobTread preferred).
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized and proactive with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

🎯 What’s Offered

• Competitive salary + performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.
• The chance to contribute to building some of Middle Tennessee’s most distinctive custom homes.

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