Careers & Opportunities
Current Job Openings
1. Senior Cost Estimator
Full-Time / PERM OpeningEmployer: Leland Inc. | Location: 3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37203
Hours: Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Apply construction management principles, cost engineering methodologies, and project control techniques to support competitive bidding and effective project execution for commercial and industrial projects. Prepare detailed quantity take-offs and cost estimates by analyzing construction drawings, specifications, contract documents, historical cost data, subcontractor proposals, material pricing, and labor productivity. Compile bid packages and solicit competitive, technically compliant pricing from subcontractors and suppliers. Support project scheduling and cost integration, evaluate bids for scope completeness and contract compliance, conduct risk and value engineering analyses, and assist with cost control, variance tracking, change order analysis, and budget management during project execution. Coordinate with project managers for financial reporting.
Role Requirements:
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field and at least 3 years’ experience as a cost control estimator, engineer, or manager within the construction or engineering industry. Experience must include developing comprehensive cost estimates using parametric and bottom-up methodologies, performing cost modeling, variance analysis, and predictive forecasting, and use of SAP (or ERP equivalent) for cost tracking/reporting and MS Excel, incl. VBA-based modeling. Possess LEED certification (any level).
How to Apply: Qualified applicants should submit their resume directly to jacob@lelandcorporation.com or mail hard copies to Leland Inc. at 3200 West End Avenue, Suite 500, Nashville, TN 37209.
2. AI & Software Engineering Intern
Seasonal / Student TrackEmployer: Leland Inc. | Location: Nashville, TN (Hybrid-Capable)
Hours: Flexible Project-Based Schedules
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Support the deployment, documentation, and technical integration of internal digital automation tools and web infrastructure layouts. Collaborate directly with operations teams to manage project software repositories on GitHub, optimize database architectures, and streamline multi-trade project workflows via automated data collection modules.
Role Requirements:
- Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Electrical & Computer Engineering, or a matching software discipline.
- Baseline experience executing commands through terminal-based version control workflows and GitHub.
- Foundational understanding of frontend text architectures (HTML, CSS) and basic scripting tools.
- High technical self-learnability and a strong interest in transforming traditional industrial construction management fields through digital automation.
How to Apply: Undergraduates can submit resumes and portfolios to jacob@lelandcorporation.com with the subject line "Internship Application: AI & Software Engineering".
3. Senior Project Manager
Full-Time / Immediate HireEmployer: Leland Inc. | Location: Nashville, TN (Regional Commercial Sites)
Core Duties & Responsibilities:
Direct and oversee large-scale commercial and public-sector construction builds from initial pre-construction planning through structural closeout. Manage multi-trade scheduling, coordinate with municipal engineering stakeholders, enforce strict safety parameters, and manage extensive capital field budgets.
Role Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or equivalent multi-trade project experience.
- 5+ years of verifiable field leadership handling commercial developments or public works construction over $2M+.
- Profound expertise in sub-contractor scheduling, material procurement control, and OSHA safety compliance protocols.
How to Apply: Forward comprehensive project portfolios and resumes directly to jacob@lelandcorporation.com.

