Project Engineer / Drafter

Overview

Mesa is seeking our next skilled and driven team member! Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom millwork and furniture for commercial spaces in Nashville, TN. Mesa is a young, growing company with a passion for the highly creative finish work in the growing city we love.  

Job Role Description

The Project Engineer is responsible for turning design concepts into buildable reality—owning the process from interpreting architectural plans to delivering precise shop and fabrication drawings. The Project Engineer plays a key role in ensuring every project is engineered for efficiency, quality, and ease of installation. This individual must be in tune with both the client needs and the needs of Mesa’s shop and fabrication team, knowing how to solve complex problems based on a multitude of factors. 

If you enjoy creating beautiful work, solving complex problems, working hands-on with design and fabrication, this is a high-impact role.

Job Role

• Take designs from concept, to accurate 3D models, and into construction drawings for both clients and the build team.

• Produce clear, client-facing shop drawings and renderings for approvals.

• Develop detailed build drawings for fabrication with minimal ambiguity.

• Create CNC-ready files and collaborate with CNC operators on execution.

• Coordinate with shop foreman to align designs with production capabilities.

• Conduct site surveys and field measurements to ensure accuracy.

• Compile material takeoffs with accurate yields for purchasing.

• Assist in the management of jobs to ensure deadlines are met.

• Support material sourcing and vendor coordination.

• Act as the liaison between Project Managers, clients, vendors, and the shop team.

Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Highly detail-oriented with the ability to focus deeply on technical work

• Strong problem solver with a “figure it out” mindset

• Effective communicator who can bridge gaps between design, client expectations, and production realities

• Able to think both big-picture and at a granular level.

• Strong ability to read and interpret architectural and construction drawings.

• Proficiency in CAD and 3D modeling (AutoCAD. VectorWorks preferred)

• Understanding of fabrication processes, materials, and construction methods.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.

• 5+ years experience drafting/detailing furniture, millwork, metal fabrication and other architectural items.

  Pay / Time

• Salary: $80,000-$115,000

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off: 10 days per year after 90 day probationary period

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at the employee’s expense

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Install Foreman

Resume Required – Start Date ASAP

📍 Ability to Commute: Ashland City, TN 37015 (Required)

Mesa is seeking a highly capable and motivated Install Foreman to lead our install team in a fast-paced, creative environment. Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom furniture and architectural millwork for Nashville’s most unique commercial spaces. This is a hands-on leadership role that blends team coordination, production scheduling, and top-tier craftsmanship.

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Job Role

The Install Foreman is responsible for overseeing the successful execution of projects during the installation phase, from initial site preparation to final punch list completion. This role requires both project management skills and hands-on installation capabilities. The Install Foreman ensures trade coordination, maintains schedules, oversees install teams, and guarantees high-quality and timely installations. When necessary, the Install Foreman may also assist with shop activities.

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Responsibilities

• Oversee smooth installation of millwork and cabinetry, proactively identifying and addressing complications or delays.

• Collaborate with the Production Team to create practical timelines and efficient install strategies.

• Supervise and train install teams to maintain high-quality work and performance.

• Assign tasks to installers on a weekly/daily basis on par with their abilities to get the task completed in a given timeline at high quality

• Monitor job site progress against project timelines, revising and submitting updated schedules as needed to avoid delays.

• Ensure design specifics outlined by project engineers are adhered to with precision.

• Approve and manage install team hours for payroll bi-weekly.

• Maintain and manage the company’s fleet of install vehicles, ensuring they are clean, equipped, fully stocked and functional.

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Qualifications

• Experience in millwork, cabinetry, and related installation fields.

• Strong project management and leadership skills.

• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines effectively.

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Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with construction site operations and coordination with general contractors.

• Knowledge of trade overlap and order of operations in millwork installations.

• Mechanical aptitude for maintaining company vehicles and tools.

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Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $65,000–$75,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Profit Sharing.

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 10 days per year, effective 90 days after start

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually.

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at employee expense.

• Company Vehicle: A company van is provided for work-related travel.

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Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:30 pm.

• Flexible time off options available.

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Start Date

ASAP

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Pre-Construction Manager

Resume Required - Start Date ASAP

‍Ability to Commute: Ashland City, TN 37015 (Required)

Mesa is seeking our next skilled and driven team member! Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom millwork and furniture for commercial spaces in Nashville, TN. Mesa is a young, growing company with a passion for the highly creative finish work in the growing city we love.

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Job Role ‍

The Pre-construction Manager supports the pre-construction and estimating process from initial project intake through project handoff to operations. This role assists with estimating, develops preliminary project timelines, manages material samples, and coordinates submittals in support of the Project Manager.

This position plays a key role in setting projects up for success by ensuring accurate pricing, clear timelines, and organized documentation before fabrication and installation begin.

The ideal candidate for this position will have a robust, multi-year background in millwork and custom fabrication and the ability to read architectural drawings, visualize assemblies, and understand wood and metal materials and finishes. This is a highly detail oriented position and will require the ability to self organize. Computer skills are required.

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Key Responsibilities

Estimating Support

• Assist in preparing project estimates, budgets, and bid packages

• Perform quantity takeoffs from drawings and specifications

• Solicit and organize pricing from vendors and subcontractors

• Maintain clear and structured estimate breakdowns

• Support value engineering efforts and pricing alternates

Preconstruction Planning

• Build initial project timelines based on scope, lead times, and constraints

• Identify long-lead items and critical path components early

• Coordinate with internal teams to align fabrication and installation sequencing

• Flag potential risks or gaps in scope prior to project kickoff

Material Samples & Procurement

• Source, track, and manage material samples (wood, metal, finishes, hardware, etc.) both internally and externally.

• Coordinate sample requests with vendors and internal teams.

• Maintain organized sample logs and ensure timely delivery for review

• Assist in evaluating material options based on cost, availability, and quality

Submittals Coordination

• Support the Project Manager in developing and maintaining submittal logs and schedules

• Assist in tracking submittals through approval cycles (submitted, reviewed, approved, revisions)

• Help ensure submittal timelines align with project schedules and fabrication needs

• Maintain organized records of all submittal documents and revisions

Coordination & Communication

• Work closely with estimating, project management, and engineering teams

• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors during preconstruction

• Maintain clear, organized documentation across all preconstruction deliverables

• Support smooth handoff from preconstruction to project management and production

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Qualifications

• 4+ Years Experience in millwork, casework, metal fabrication, or commercial construction.

• Ability to read and interpret architectural drawings and specifications

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously

• Deep understanding of wood and metal products along with finishes

• Strong communication and coordination skills

• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets; Procore and estimating software experience is a plus

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Preferred Background

• Fabrication or field installation experience (millwork or metalwork)

• Experience supporting estimating, submittals, or pre-construction workflows

• Understanding of material lead times and vendor coordination

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Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications

• Profit Sharing

• Paid Time Off: 10 days per year after 90 day probationary period

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at the employee’s expense

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Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm

• Flexible time off options available

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Company-Wide Values

At Mesa, we are the optimistic glue in a challenging industry, solving complex ideas with practicality and creativity. We foster collaboration and mutual respect with clients and teammates, ensuring clarity in our roles and responsibilities. Mesa prioritizes safety, durability, and over-communication to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our team thrives on proactive problem-solving, boundary-setting, and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Start Date

ASAP

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Project Manager

Mesa is seeking our next skilled and driven team member! Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom millwork and furniture for commercial spaces in Nashville, TN. Mesa is a young, growing company with a passion for the highly creative finish work in the growing city we love.

Job Role ‍

The Project Manager is responsible for leading projects from initiation through completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and to the highest quality standards. This role oversees project onboarding, supports the engineering team through the submittal process, develops and maintains project schedules, manages subcontractors, and acts as the primary client liaison throughout the project lifecycle.

The Project Manager also supervises the Director of Production and Install Foreman and plays a key role in refining project management processes and systems. This position requires equal strengths in organization, administration, and client-facing communication. Success in this role demands adaptability, clear decision-making, and the ability to perform well under pressure while maintaining strong relationships with clients, team members, and partners. Millwork and construction management experience is a must.

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Job Role Responsibilities

• Project Planning: Proactively define goals, scope, and timelines for all projects.

• Team Management: Lead teams, assign tasks, and manage schedules.

• Resource Management: Allocate resources effectively and manage project budgets.

• Communication: Keep clients and internal teams informed, resolve issues, and provide regular feedback.

• Risk Management: Identify and address potential project risks proactively.

• Documentation: Maintain project records, timelines, and documentation.

• Evaluation: Ensure projects are completed on time and evaluate performance.

• Pre-Construction: Onboard projects to the team and oversee pre-construction efforts, including submittals and sampling.

• Support: Active presence on jobsites when necessary, especially towards the tail-end of projects.

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Qualifications

• Experience in project management, millwork, and construction-related industries.

• Highly organized with attention to detail.

• Excellent communication and people skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.

• Proficiency in project management software and tools preferred.

• Creative problem-solving skills to navigate project challenges.

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Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with Procore, Building Connected, or similar platforms.

• Proficient in G-Suite Products (Gmail, Sheets, Docs)

• Understanding of millworking, cabinetry, metal fabrication, and construction SOPs.

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Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $70,000–$85,000 annually, based on experience and qualifications.

• Profit Sharing.

• Paid Time Off: 10 days per year after 90 day probationary period.

• Holidays: 10 paid holidays annually.

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at the employee’s expense.

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Work Schedule

• Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 am–4:30 pm. (remote work available after probationary period)

• Flexible time off options available.

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Company-Wide Values

At Mesa, we are the optimistic glue in a challenging industry, solving complex ideas with practicality and creativity. We foster collaboration and mutual respect with clients and teammates, ensuring clarity in our roles and responsibilities. Mesa prioritizes safety, durability, and over-communication to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our team thrives on proactive problem-solving, boundary-setting, and maintaining strong client relationships.

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Start Date

June 2026

Bench Carpenter

Resume Required - Start Date ASAP

‍Ability to Commute: Ashland City, TN 37015 (Required)

Mesa is seeking our next skilled and driventeam member! Based in Ashland City, we specialize in custom millwork and furniture for commercial spaces in Nashville, TN. Mesa is a young, growing company with a passion for the highly creative finish work in the growing city we love.

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Job Role

This posting is for a mid to senior level bench carpenter who is capable of autonomously building millwork projects from drawing sets. From casework, bent laminations, table tops, banquette internals and large scale wall paneling installations, you will be responsible for taking on portions of projects from start to finish. All aspects of drawings and finish are handled by other departments, though any level of finish experience is a plus. This position works on the main floor in tandem with five other bench carpenters and reports directly to the millwork foreman.

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‍Responsibilities

• Assists and/or leads in the building of cabinetry, furniture, and millwork

• Primarily a bench carpenter tasked with milling, assembling, completing cut lists, sanding, and assisting with installs

• Reports to Mesa’s Shop Foreman

• Ensures deadlines are met without compromising quality

• Works off of shop drawings with the direction of the shop foreman or lead

• Required to maintain a clean and efficient work environment

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Qualifications & Preferred Skills

• Has 4+ years working in a professional wood shop

• Understands all aspects of hardwood and plywood construction

• Attentive to detail, organization, and efficiency

• Willing to learn new processes and take direction

• Hardworking and fun-loving

• Flexible - willingness to work in multiple mediums as the company needs

• Capable and willing of occasional overtime requests 

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Pay & Benefits

• Pay: $25-35 hourly, based on experience

• Profit Sharing Quarterly

• Paid Time Off (PTO): 5 days per year, after one year

• Holidays: 10 paid holiday days annually

• Insurance: Mesa covers 50% of health insurance costs; dental and vision coverage available at employee expense

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Work Schedule

• Full-time, M-T: 7:00am–4:30pm. F: 7:00am-12:00pm

• Flexible time off options available.

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‍Company-Wide Values

At Mesa, we are the optimistic glue in a challenging industry, solving complex ideas with practicality and creativity. We foster collaboration and mutual respect with clients and teammates, ensuring clarity in our roles and responsibilities. Mesa prioritizes safety, durability, and over-communication to deliver projects on time and within budget. Our team thrives on proactive problem-solving, boundary-setting, and maintaining strong client relationships.