Job Description

Estimating & Partnerships Lead

Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid/Field) Company: [Insert Startup Name] Culture: Agile, Collaborative, and Relationship-Driven

The Role: The Expert of Growth & Precision

We aren’t looking for a "back-office" estimator. We are a growing startup with a unique culture that values grit, transparency, and the power of a handshake. As our Estimating & Partnerships Lead, you will be the engine of our project pipeline—the rare hybrid who can teardown a complex set of blueprints in the morning and lead a high-stakes partnership meeting in the afternoon.

This role is 50% estimating precision and 50% strategic relationship building and business development. You will own the "Preconstruction Journey," from the first introductory coffee to the final signed contract.

What You’ll Do

• Precision Estimating (3+ Years Exp. Required): Perform detailed quantity takeoffs and prepare comprehensive budgets for Residential, Retail, and Multi-Family projects. You’ll ensure our bids are as accurate as they are competitive.
• Nashville Business Development (3+ Years Exp. Required): Actively hunt and cultivate new business opportunities within the Middle Tennessee corridor. You will leverage your existing local network to get us "at the table" for the region's most exciting builds.
• Strategic Relationship Management: Build and maintain deep-rooted partnerships with developers, architects, and high-end residential clients. You aren't just selling a service; you’re selling a partnership.
• Subcontractor Allyship: Develop a "gold standard" roster of local trades. You’ll negotiate and manage these relationships to ensure our project delivery matches our startup’s high-quality culture.
• The Bridge: Work directly with the leadership team to align our bidding strategy with our long-term growth goals, ensuring we take on projects that fit our brand and margins.

Who You Are

• The Nashville Expert: You have at least 3 years of proven sales or business development experience specifically within the Nashville construction market. You know the players, the pace, and the local nuances.
• The Technical Professional: You have at least 3 years of experience in construction estimating. You ideally are proficient with modern estimating software and have a sharp eye for identifying "scope gap" before it becomes a problem.
• The Startup Mindset: You thrive in an environment where "that’s not my job" doesn't exist. You are self-motivated, adaptable, and ready to help build the systems you use.
• The Communicator: You can translate a complex line-item estimate into a compelling narrative that wins over a developer.

Why Join Us?

We are small, fast, and focused on doing construction differently. We ditch the corporate red tape in favor of direct communication and a culture that celebrates wins together. With several large Development Projects already closed we are looking for someone who will hit the ground running to expand our footprint and grow future opportunities. If you’re tired of being a cog in a massive machine and want to be a founding pillar of a growing firm, let’s talk.

This amazing opportunity to grow a company will be placed quickly for more information:

Call or Text: Brey Owen 913-712-4383

email brey.owen@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.