Job Description:- Construction Estimator - Residential Remodeling
- Gridley Company
- Full-Time | Commute to Campbell, CA (Required)
- About Gridley Company
Gridley Company is a trusted design-build remodeling firm serving homeowners throughout the South Bay for more than 35 years. Our fixed-price approach and attention to detail have helped us build long-standing relationships with clients, trade partners, and suppliers.
We're committed to thoughtful planning, accurate budgeting, and setting projects up for success before construction begins. Estimating plays a critical role in delivering on that promise.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Construction Estimator to support pricing, budgeting, and project costing across an active residential remodeling pipeline. This role works closely with the design, production, and ownership teams to help build conceptual budgets, scoped proposals, and contract-ready estimates that support successful projects from pre-construction through completion. We are open to candidates from both traditional residential estimating backgrounds and adjacent construction-related financial or job-costing environments. Candidates with experience in construction accounting, supplier pricing, project cost control, purchasing, or subcontractor financial coordination may also be a strong fit if they have the operational mindset and interest in growing deeper into estimating.
Key Responsibilities:- ProjectEstimating & Pricing
- Build conceptual, scoped, and contract-ready estimates for residential remodeling projects
- Assist with budgeting throughout the project lifecycle
- Support pricing accuracy and scope validation
- Meet committed turnaround timelines
- Materials Takeoffs & Costing
- Build quantity takeoffs from architectural drawings
- Price materials using current vendor and supplier pricing
- Maintain awareness of pricing fluctuations and lead times
- Trade Partner & Vendor Coordination
- Solicitand manage trade partner bids
- Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on current pricing and availability
- Maintainorganized pricing and bid documentation
- ProductionHandoff & Ongoing Support
- Export finalized budgets into project management software accurately
- Assist with purchase orders and change order pricing
- Support production teams with pricing clarifications during construction
What We're Looking For:- 3-5 years of experience in residential remodeling estimating, construction job costing, project cost control, construction accounting, purchasing, or related fields
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Ability to read plans and understand project scope
- Strong communication skills with vendors, designers, and project teams
- Comfortable working with budgets, spreadsheets, and estimating software
- Self-directed and detail-oriented
Preferred Background:- Residentialremodeling or design/build experience
- Constructionaccounting or supplier finance experience
- Materialssourcing or procurement exposure
- Experience supporting project budgeting or operational finance
- CompensationApproximately$70,000-$90,000, depending on experience and depth of residential estimating knowledge
Position Details:
Full-time In-office or remote is considered for the right candidate Reports directly to ownership
How to Apply:
If you're excited about this opportunity and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted by JL Talent Solutions regarding the next steps in the hiring process. Job Posted by Applicant Pro
