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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