Residential Pre-Construction Estimator — Residential Remodeling Gridley Company - 5.0 Fremont, CA Job Details Full-time $70,000 - $90,000 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Estimating material requirements from blueprints Accounting experience within construction industry Communication with suppliers Sourcing Pricing Construction material procurement Construction cost control Finance Spreadsheets Residential construction experience Remodeling Purchase order management Mid-level 3 years Analysis skills Bidding project phase Construction plans Construction budget management Job order costing Following blueprint specifications Estimating construction project budgets Organizational skills Project management software Cost estimate preparation Construction accounting Material cost estimating Construction vendor management Communication skills Full 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 Project Estimating & 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 Solicit and manage trade partner bids Coordinate with vendors and suppliers on current pricing and availability Maintain organized pricing and bid documentation Production Handoff & 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 Residential remodeling or design/build experience Construction accounting or supplier finance experience Materials sourcing or procurement exposure Experience supporting project budgeting or operational finance Compensation Approximately $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.