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Director of Operations – Residential Construction

Location: On-site, Los Angeles, CA

A rapidly scaling residential remodeling company is seeking a seasoned and strategic Director of Operations to lead day-to-day project execution and field operations. This hands-on leader will drive operational excellence across high-volume, high-touch renovation projects in the Los Angeles area. Backed by strong executive leadership and a vision to redefine the customer experience in home renovation, this role is crucial in elevating project delivery standards, enhancing quality assurance, and scaling field operations in alignment with aggressive growth targets.

This is a unique opportunity to step into a leadership role with high visibility, driving impact from day one. The organization is poised for expansion and is seeking a process-oriented operator who thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving environment. The ideal candidate is energized by the challenge of building systems, developing teams, and ensuring seamless project delivery through a network of skilled subcontractors.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the operational right hand to the CEO, owning day-to-day execution of all field activities from contract handoff through project closeout.
• Lead project delivery and resource planning across multiple concurrent renovation projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance with high customer satisfaction.
• Build and manage a best-in-class subcontractor network across trades, fostering long-term relationships and ensuring consistent quality and accountability.
• Implement and continuously improve standardized operational workflows across service lines, increasing predictability, quality, and scalability.
• Champion site-level quality assurance, safety compliance, permitting, and inspection readiness.
• Track and optimize performance across KPIs such as job cycle times, rework rates, gross margins, customer satisfaction, and more.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, sales, and executive leadership to forecast pipeline, plan capacity, and execute with financial discipline.
• Lead and grow the internal operations team (including project managers, schedulers, and field supervisors), establishing a scalable organizational structure for future growth.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive experience in field operations leadership within residential construction, remodeling, or a closely related industry.
• Proven success managing multiple projects concurrently using subcontractor delivery models.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep understanding of job costing, budgeting, scheduling, and margin accountability.
• Strong operational judgment with a builder's mindset and a customer-first approach.
• Experience driving operational change and process improvements in a scaling environment.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and develop high-performing teams.

What’s in It for You:

• Direct impact on the growth trajectory of a well-capitalized, high-growth company.
• High visibility and influence at the executive level with opportunity for career advancement.
• A culture built on ownership, quality, and customer experience.
• Opportunity to lead operational transformation in an evolving and exciting segment of residential services.

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Position Title: Construction Estimating Assistant

Company Description

Pacific Hydrotech Corporation has been delivering high-quality construction solutions to municipal water districts and oil refining companies across California, Hawaii, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, Alaska, and Washington since 1987. We specialize in constructing water tanks, reservoirs, booster pump stations, filter plants, and industrial projects such as oil storage terminals and civil construction. With a team of professional engineers and veteran construction managers, we employ a "partnering" approach to ensure safety, quality, and effective collaboration with clients, engineers, and inspectors. Our mission is to exceed client expectations by offering expert solutions and maintaining high standards of performance and safety.

Role Description

This is a full-time position located at main office in Murrieta, CA. The role involves assisting in preparing cost estimates and maintaining clear communication with team members and clients. The Construction Estimating Assistant will play a crucial role in supporting the estimating team and ensuring the effective execution of tasks and project requirements. Performs clerical duties including writing, emailing, filing, and completion of simple forms. Operates office machines including copiers, scanners, phone and voicemail systems, personal computers, and other standard office equipment. Assist Estimators in bidding projects. Solicit bids from Vendors and subcontractors, attend pre-bid meetings, assist in preparation of bid documents including state or federal requirements that need to be attached with the bids, perform quantity take offs from plans. Need some travel on bid document delivery and meetings.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication and Customer Service skills to foster collaborative and professional interactions
• Organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with construction or engineering processes and terminology is a plus
• Proficiency in relevant software such as word, excel and power point.
• Minimum High School graduate. Possessing a degree is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus program
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Medical/Dental insurance
• PTO’s

Primary Function:

Under the direction of the Vice President of Pre-Construction Services and the company, the Proposal Administrator will manage the proposal activities, including maintaining proposal schedules and deadlines, developing proposal outlines and compliance matrices, and creating and monitoring the progress of each proposal through the submission.The Proposal Administrator participates in the long- and short-range plans for proposal development, including researching future proposal opportunities.

This is a full-time on-site position located in Napa, CA.

Typical Duties:

1. Review primarily Federal project opportunities daily to identify notifications on potential projects from list of sites (SAM, B2G, Gov Tribe, DOE, and others). Communicate to estimating team the potential projects of interest that match the niche markets.

2. Contributes to the development and review of proposal strategies and themes. Assist with communications, summarizing the bids, sharing requests for proposals (RFPs), amendments, Q&A coordination with owner and other updates to the estimating team.

3. Carries out writing/editing/rewriting efforts for proposals, as needed, and ensures that proposals maintain high standards of excellence in appearance, responsiveness, and quality of writing. Review proposal sections to ensure requirements are adequately met.

4. Carries out and/or coordinates proposal final production activities for submission, whether hard copy or electronic, through various owner program platforms, including active status on PIEE and various other owner required forecast tracking and submitting software.

5. Write and continually update all collateral marketing materials, including project data sheets, project photos, and resumes.

6. Update potential project forecast information from various military agencies and industry sources. Conducts annual research and summarization of future project opportunities for the Department of Defense (DoD), and other agencies/organizations when identified, primarily from the published Fiscal Year MILCON budget to identify projects in three key niche markets of Fuel, Marine and Utilities or unique (other) contracts.

7. Provides writing and editing support to various company written materials on an as-needed basis as time permits. Updates, and maintains presentation materials for outreach events. Creates and provides creative assistance on PowerPoint presentations for the firm as needed. Gathers articles from departments and supports the review of the company quarterly newsletter, when needed. Contributes to award submission materials and monitors award submission requirements and deadlines and ensures that all award submission requirements are met.

8. Reviews and provides updated material for the company website, for newly awarded projects and current progress photos and new/updated project descriptions on a semi-regular basis.

9.Collaborates with the VP and Chief Estimator on the communication with the owner on potential opportunities and submitting technical clarifications. Responsible for the exchange of obtaining bid documents and sharing the files including any updated data through addendums with the estimating team and via BOX access to external partners.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor level degree in Marketing, Engineering (or Construction), Business Management, English, Communications, or equivalent combinations of training and experience required. Previous experience as a Marketing/Proposal Coordinator is required. Technical writing experience is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to balance execution of strategic vision with a willingness to dive into details. An open and collaborative style that blends in with our spirit of teamwork and partnership. Sound analytical ability, good judgment, and strong operational focus. Ability to work/function independently as needed.
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet multiple deadlines, including ability to manage priorities and workflow, as well as plan, organize, and implement programs and procedures.
• Excellent oral and written communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Computer experience, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of and experience with layout programs such as Adobe InDesign and Photoshop is a big plus.

Proposal Administrator Specific Regular Duties, Organized by Time

Daily

• Continuously gather and update bid document data on current estimates
• Continuously prepare proposal package, including outlines, project experience matrix, bid bond, etc.
• Continuously provide review of written documents for technical narratives, RFI/PPI, presentations
• Search for bid opportunities - SAM and B2G

Weekly

• Monday marketing meeting updates (including research of projects being tracked)
• Update Bid List and send via email to the whole company (Friday)
• National Lab research, by separate websites
• Operation dept/jobsite requests - Resume’s, Organizational templates/charts, etc..

Monthly

• Website updates - check site and links, awarded projects, refresh photos, recommend updates to project descriptions
• FY budget review for follow-up and updates through industry forecasts
• Project status update - send active projects nearing completion - form to complete and request for best photographs
• CPARS status - share updates with job team and estimating department
• Update Nova Flyers and Nova SOQ for industry event (SAME) communication and handouts as needed

Yearly

• AMUM - presentation finalization
• Trade show - order booth, reservations, update slide show of fuel projects
• Award application for construction industry (AGC), if unique project is identified
• Support Safety award packages with safety director
• Coordinate Small Business show

As Needed

• When an RFP is issued, download bid document files and organize into folders with links to K drive and Box for access, and send an announcement to the Marketing team and Estimating department
• Communicate amendment updates to the Estimating department.
• Review and submit questions about the RFP (RFI/PPI/BI)
• Prepare and submit bid bond requests
• Proposal preparation (typically including experience, past performance, price package, and, as needed: narrative, schedule, resumes, etc.)
• Proposal submission, via Email, PIEE, DOD SAFE, or other programs as identified by owner
• Reply to sources sought requests and/or PLA surveys
• Provide bid result announcements to Estimating Dept.
• Announce awards to the entire company.

Purchasing Assistant | Residential & Multi-Family Developer

Location: Orange County, CA

Compensation: $70,000 – $100,000 DOE + Performance Bonus

The Opportunity

We are a rapidly growing residential builder focused on luxury custom homes, multi-family, and build-to-rent communities throughout California. This is a high-visibility, non-clerical growth position designed for an ambitious professional who wants real exposure to the business side of construction.

We are building a high-performance team that wants responsibility early and advancement quickly.

The Role

You will work directly with leadership and project teams to support procurement, protect budgets, and ensure materials and trade partners stay aligned with fast-moving project schedules.

• Procurement & Bidding: Assist in preparing and distributing bid packages to subcontractors and suppliers.
• Bid Leveling: Level and compare bids to ensure complete scope coverage and identify gaps before contracts are finalized.
• Contract Administration: Support the drafting and issuance of purchase orders and subcontract agreements.
• Cost Management: Maintain accurate pricing data, track change orders, and assist in value engineering efforts.
• Compliance: Track insurance certificates, licenses, and onboarding requirements for new trade partners.
• Field Coordination: Coordinate with Project Managers and Superintendents to align material orders with build schedules and track long-lead items.

Requirements

• Experience: 1–2 years in purchasing, estimating, project coordination, or construction operations.
• Industry Exposure: Background in residential, luxury custom, or multi-family building is preferred.
• Technical Edge: Strong Excel skills are required; familiarity with Procore, BuildPro, or similar platforms is a plus.
• Attributes: Analytical, highly organized, and looking for long-term career growth rather than just a job.

Why Join This Team?

This role offers a clear and direct path to becoming a Purchasing Agent or Purchasing Manager. You will gain experience across high-end luxury finishes and large-scale multi-family projects within a company that prioritizes performance and rapid scaling.

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  Two commercial buildings located in San Francisco (94105 / 94107)
  Mixed-use assets with a strong office focus
  
  

• Oversee daily operations, inspections, and maintenance for both commercial buildings
• Partner with engineering, security, janitorial, parking, and landscaping vendors
• Monitor preventative maintenance schedules and tenant work orders (Angus or similar)
• Manage parking operations and identify revenue optimization opportunities
  

• Own all property-level financials (no on-site accounting support)
• Prepare and analyze budgets, monthly variance reports, accruals, and expense tracking
• Manage CAM estimates, reconciliations, and recoveries
• Review payables, receivables, aging reports, and tenant billbacks
• Monitor expenses against budgets and contracts; prepare AFE requests
  

• Maintain accurate lease abstracts, CAM abstracts, stacking plans, and options in Yardi
• Support lease renewals, rent adjustments, operating expense reconciliations, and LOC tracking
• Manage Right of Entry and License Agreements
  

• Serve as the primary point of contact for commercial tenants
• Build strong, professional tenant relationships through proactive communication
• Oversee vendor performance and contract compliance
  

• Prepare monthly and quarterly operational reports
• Support insurance compliance, emergency preparedness, and risk management initiatives
  
  

• 4-5+ years of commercial property management experience (office, retail, or mixed-use)
• Strong financial background, including CAM, budgets, accruals, and variance reporting
• Hands-on experience with lease abstracts and CAM administration
• Proficiency with Yardi and MS Excel (Angus a plus)
• Professional communication style and strong organizational skills
  
  

• Commercial Property Manager who owns the financials end-to-end
• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Detail-oriented, organized, and self-directed
• Comfortable working fully onsite in a professional office environment
• Commercial property management experience required; residential backgrounds will not align

Chief Civil Earthwork Estimator – Heavy Civil Construction

San Francisco, CA

• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Department: Estimating / Preconstruction
• Reports To: Chief Estimator / Estimating Manager

ABOUT US:

• We are a trusted leader in heavy civil construction, specializing in earthwork, grading, highway infrastructure, utilities, and large-scale site development. Our projects shape the foundation of transportation, energy, and public works systems across San Francisco and surrounding counties in delivering high-quality, cost-effective projects safely and efficiently — and we're seeking a skilled Civil Earthwork Estimator to help us continue that tradition

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Civil Earthwork Estimator is responsible for preparing accurate, detailed, and competitive cost estimates for heavy civil projects, including mass excavations with shoring, site development, and large-scale grading operations. This role requires a deep understanding of production rates, equipment utilization, and civil construction practices

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review project plans, specifications, and geotechnical data to prepare complete and accurate earthwork estimates
• Perform detailed quantity takeoffs for excavation, embankment, mass haul, subgrade preparation, and related work
• Analyze production rates, cycle times, haul distances, and optimize equipment spreads for efficiency
• Develop detailed cost breakdowns for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work
• Solicit and evaluate quotes from suppliers and subcontractors
• Prepare comprehensive bid packages and proposals for public and private sector clients (DOT, Caltrans, municipal, and infrastructure)
• Collaborate with operations, field supervision, and project management to ensure bid accuracy and feasibility
• Use estimating tools such as Agtek, HCSS HeavyBid, Bluebeam, Civil 3D, and internal cost databases
• Participate in pre-bid meetings, site visits, and constructability reviews

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (preferred)
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of estimating experience in heavy civil earthwork and infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of mass grading, haul planning, cut/fill balancing, and soil classification
• Proficient in reading and interpreting civil and structural drawings, specifications, and geotechnical reports
• Hands-on experience with estimating software such as HCSS HeavyBid, Agtek, and Bluebeam Revu
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple bids under tight deadline

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.)
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• A collaborative, safety-first work culture built on integrity and excellence

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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Primary Function: We are seeking an experienced Senior Construction Estimator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction estimating, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. The Senior Construction Estimator will be responsible for preparing accurate and comprehensive cost estimates for various construction projects, ensuring that all estimates are competitive and align with project requirements.

This is a full-time on-site position located in Napa, CA.

Typical Duties:

• Prepare detailed cost estimates for construction projects, including materials, labor, equipment, and subcontractor costs.
• Analyze project plans, specifications, and other documentation to determine scope and technical clarifications.
• Collaborate with estimators, DB engineers and company operations team to gather necessary information for accurate estimates.
• Review and evaluate subcontractor and supplier bids to ensure competitiveness and compliance with project specifications.
• Develop and maintain a database of historical cost data for reference in future estimates, based on project production reports and field investigation.
• Monitor and update estimates throughout the project lifecycle to reflect changes in scope, materials, or labor costs.
• Provide support during the bidding process, including preparing bid packages and attending pre-bid meetings. Including some travel for site visits to gather project information and local resource availability.
• Coordinate scope of work activity coverage between the discipline estimators.
• Schedule development of key scope of work activities flow, through estimator input of impacts and durations.
• Budget development, following established processes in current software. Coordination with estimators, operations and accounting departments
• Train estimating department in the use of select programs.
• Assist in the negotiation of contracts with the operations team for the subcontractors and suppliers.
• Ensure all estimates comply with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• Two-to-four-year degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or significant field experience and strong computer skills.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in construction estimating, preferably in a senior role.
• Proficiency in software (e.g., HCSS, Bluebeam and P6 Primavera) and Microsoft Office programs.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and industry standards.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in preparing estimates.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Position for Design and Construction Project Manager. Current available positions are in Walnut Creek and Mountain View, CA.

Construction management experience is required and OSHPD and hospital experience is preferred.

The ideal candidate will be able to work in a variety of environments and have responsibility for coordinating construction projects from inception to completion as well as general facility management tasks.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Meeting with clients to develop project scope, coordinating the activities of design professionals, and managing contractors to achieve client objectives.
• Reviewing design and construction documents and ensures the quality and accuracy of the product.
• Inspecting the construction of medical and other facilities and ensures the work complies with project plans and specifications.
• Supervision of field construction by issuing work orders; resolving design issues; verifying materials used by contractors; meeting requirements of, and resolving issues with, local and state authorities.
• Maintaining information accessible by filing plans and documents; updating field engineering maps, drawings, materials, and specifications databases; documenting installations and modifications.
• Coordination of personnel and equipment moves are also performed in this position.

PM Qualifications:

• Associates Degree or professional certification
• Minimum three to five years experience in corporate facilities planning and project management and experience with projects from $1M to $10M.
• Proven ability to estimate and manage minor budgets
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Healthcare and OSHPD experience is preferred
• CPM Scheduling
• Required computer skills are MS Office, MS Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

• Lead corporate security operations, minimizing business risk exposure.
• Manage the rollout of Enterprise Security programs with a focus on budget and vendor management.
• Develop and implement security education and awareness training programs.
• Build robust relationships with cross-functional partners and external agencies.
• Oversee contract security providers, ensuring effective solutions are in place to minimize business risks.

• Strong experience in security management and risk assessment.
• Demonstrated ability in cross-functional collaboration and vendor negotiation.
• Capacity to adapt and innovate in a fast-paced environment.

• Over 10 years of experience in security management within multinational companies.
• Extensive experience in managing travel security programs, guarding contracts, and event security at a high level.

DMF Lighting is a fast-growing leader in the lighting industry, always hard at work engineering what comes next. We have an exciting opportunity in our inventory department for a Warehouse Associate.

• Pay rate: $18/hr
• Location: onsite in Carson, CA

Job Summary: We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Inventory Associate to join our Inventory Department team. You will play a crucial role in maintaining accurate inventory records, ensuring the availability of products, and optimizing inventory levels. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with various departments.

Key Responsibilities:

· Monitor and maintain inventory levels to ensure adequate stock availability

· Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile discrepancies

· Coordinate with suppliers and vendors to manage incoming shipments and deliveries

· Implement and improve inventory management systems and processes

· Generate and analyze inventory reports to identify trends and areas for improvement

· Assist in the development and implementation of inventory control strategies

· Operate forklift and other warehouse equipment safely and efficiently

Qualifications:

· High school diploma or equivalent

· Previous experience in a warehouse or shipping environment preferred, but not required

· Forklift certification is a plus

· Ability to lift and move packages (up to 50 pounds)

· Strong attention to detail

· Basic computer skills, including experience with excel, inventory software or WMS, are a plus

· Excellent communication and teamwork skills

· Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Reliability and punctuality with a strong work ethic

· Excellent organizational and time management abilities

· Effective communication and interpersonal skills

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Company Description

DMF Lighting designs and builds industry-leading LED downlighting that sets the standard for flexibility, performance, and quality. Founded over 30 years ago, DMF has grown into a leader in the lighting industry, driven by a passion for innovation and customer service.

Our in-house engineers constantly push the boundaries of lighting, delivering products that combine exceptional performance with beautiful design. At DMF, we believe in a collaborative, forward-thinking culture that empowers our team to bring creative ideas to life and make a lasting impact. If you’re looking for a company where creativity and innovation are part of the DNA, DMF is the place for you.

DMF Lighting is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.