Engineering Journal Jobs in Castro Valley, CA

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Signet Testing Laboratories, Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of United Engineering Resources, Inc. (UER). Signet has maintained a reputation for professional excellence and quality service providing materials testing and inspection services throughout California since 1966. Signet’s depth of resources and proven performance excellence has made our name known. By focusing on inspection and testing, we have become one of the leading independent testing agencies in California.

This position offers an exciting opportunity for an individual desiring to advance their professional career in a senior executive level position and participate as part of the senior management team, while working on some of the region’s most impressive projects. The right candidate for this position will have a proven track record of performance in business development, leadership, meeting annual sales goals, possess a strong work ethic, and desire to participate in a cohesive team-centric environment.

What you’ll do: The Senior Account Manager & Business Development position is responsible for the creation and execution of strategic account initiatives within our core areas of competency resulting in sustainable year-over-year growth in revenues. Responsible for identifying target markets and prospective clients, building client relationships, developing sales and marketing plans, and individually contributing to annual sales goals more than $5 million per year.

This role requires strong leadership and teamworking skills, senior level management experience, and knowledge of advanced relationship building, marketing methods and tools. This position is responsible for building long-term business relationships with core clientele in the pursuit of key projects with construction values more than $250 million. Must have a proven track record of consistently reaching annual sales goals.

The successful candidate will be goal-oriented, organized and diligently perform sales-directed activities required to meet individual sales goals as mutually defined to consistently maintain targeted backlog levels. This position reports directly to the President of UER.

Key Responsibilities:

Business Development & Sales Strategy

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand market share and revenue growth.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities within the construction inspection, material testing, and geotechnical design sectors.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with technical teams to develop tailored solutions that address client needs. Work collaboratively with the Sales & Marketing Team throughout the entire sales cycle
• Track all prospecting, leads, meetings and daily tasks
• Plan and carry out business development activities; including but not limited to meeting/networking with current and prospective clients, developing relationships, maintaining and developing business development strategies and working to continually improve UER’s customer experience

Client Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for major accounts, ensuring high client satisfaction.
• Timely address customer inquiries to retain business, and maintain the company’s high standards and reputation
• Regularly visit existing accounts to maintain professional business relations
• Negotiate contracts, service agreements, and project scopes with clients and partners.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with current clients and their management teams by conducting regular meetings with clients to assess needs, present new services, and reinforce value propositions.

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of sales and account management professionals, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and technical teams to develop compelling proposals and marketing materials.
• Maintain integrity, honesty, and deal ethically with customers under all circumstances
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence within the sales team.

Market Analysis & Competitive Intelligence

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and regulatory changes within California’s A/E industry.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; benchmarking state-of-the-art practices; participating in industry specific professional associations.
• Provide strategic insights and recommendations to leadership based on industry intelligence.
• Develop and implement strategies to position the firm competitively in the marketplace.

Proposal & Contract Development

• Work with marketing team to deliver high-quality proposals, presentations, and RFP/RFQ responses.
• Ensure proposal submissions align with client expectations and industry standards. Create and deliver sales presentations that are compelling, accurate, and informative
• Develop, implement, and maintain sales activities and plans necessary to meet annual sales revenue targets of $5 million minimum.
• Collaborate with technical teams to create winning strategies for securing projects.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10+ years of industry-specific experience in sales, account management, or business development within construction inspection, material testing, or geotechnical field.
• Proven track record of successfully managing teams to achieve business development and revenue goals.
• Strong understanding of California’s A/E market, regulatory landscape, and competitive dynamics.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with key industry stakeholders.
• Proficiency in CRM systems, sales analytics, and marketing automation tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in construction related discipline, business, marketing, or a related field.
• Experience working with engineering consulting firms, construction inspection firms, or material testing laboratories
• Established network of industry contacts, including developers, contractors, and public agencies
• Strong presentation abilities
• Ability to learn about company service offerings, communicate and share this knowledge in a competent manner
• Possess a passion for finding and selling to new customers
• Understand business relationships and how to support mutually beneficial client relations
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and work effectively to meet deadlines

Why Join Us? We are a leading firm committed to delivering excellence in construction inspection, material testing, and geotechnical design services. This role provides a unique opportunity to drive strategic growth, influence business direction, and collaborate with a talented team in a dynamic and expanding market.

Pacific International has been exclusively retained by a global leader in the development and production of consumer electronic components, enabling their customers to innovate and expand capabilities.

As they have sustained themselves as a global market leader, they are looking for an Account Director to further expand their reach in the consumer electronics industry. This is a highly visible position with the opportunity to build and deploy strategies for a global organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead customer strategy, serving as the primary point of contact and building strong cross‑functional relationships while overseeing commercial and technical initiatives.
• Identify new technology opportunities, expand engagement across business units, and pursue growth with additional OEMs by aligning solutions to customer roadmaps.
• Coordinate with global engineering, operations, and program teams to drive successful development from concept through mass production.
• Lead pricing negotiations, contract and agreement reviews, and annual planning to drive revenue growth while ensuring profitability and long‑term alignment.
• Monitor market trends, emerging technologies, and competitive activity to guide strategy.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline visibility, and account documentation using CRM and internal tools.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or a related field
• 7-10+ years of sales experience in the consumer electronics or electronic component industry.
• Direct experience managing relationships with consumer electronic OEMs is required.
• Experience managing global customers,
• Proven ability to manage multi-stakeholder accounts within the consumer electronics industry.

About Pacific International Executive Search:

Pacific International, a globally recognized retained executive search firm, is dedicated to empowering Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and high-growth enterprises in building exceptional C-suite, senior-level, and strategic leadership teams while championing diversity and inclusion. Our adaptability, agility, and forward-thinking ethos distinguish us in the ever-evolving business landscape.

Since 1997, we have been dedicated to building lasting client partnerships based on trust and reliability, and a proven track record of successful C-suite and mid- to senior-level leadership project delivery across many key industries globally.

Diversity Statement:

At Pacific International, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core of who we are and what we do. Our commitment to these values is unwavering and we proudly champion diversity on behalf of our clients in every Executive Search mandate we undertake. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. In pursuit of these objectives, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities.

• Applicant will be responsible for maintaining and servicing several OEMs in the region including training and account management.
• Responsible to promote, sell, and secure new business while maintaining and managing existing accounts.
• Develop new business opportunities with customers served while ensuring Wabtec Bus Solutions product specifications are written into current and future orders for bid.
• Provide accurate sales forecast and market data to Regional and National Manager.
• Position may require up to 80% travel to customers, sister companies, Trade shows and to Vapor (Chicago) and Ricon (San Fernando).
• Demonstrated competency in managing contracts and OEM customers.
• Must be self-motivated and able to manage a home office as well as be an effective time and territory manager.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to communicate unique selling points to a broad audience including Engineering, Operations, Maintenance and Safety professional because of the custom engineered product offerings.
  
  

• 3 years of relevant sales experience in the Bus Transit Sector, or equivalent, including project and account management
• High school diploma/equivalent required, college degree preferred
• Experience using a CRM preferred
• Strong Microsoft Office applications skills
  
  

About FalkorDB

FalkorDB is the world’s fastest graph database, engineered for real-time, high-scale enterprise applications. We are the engine behind the next generation of cybersecurity, fraud detection, and AI-driven systems. As we scale our footprint, we are looking for a foundational sales leader to own the Bay Area and drive our enterprise expansion.

The Role

We are seeking an Enterprise Hunter not a "Farmer." You are a high-octane sales professional with a track record of crushing quotas in the deep-tech software space. You don’t just manage a territory; you dominate it.

You will be responsible for navigating complex, technical sales cycles and building strategic partnerships with the most innovative companies in the world. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on the hunt and wants to shape the GTM strategy of a category-defining company.

What You’ll Do

• Drive New Business: Execute a ruthless territory plan to acquire "new logo" enterprise accounts across Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and AI.
• Navigate Technical Cycles: Lead complex, POC-driven sales motions, moving seamlessly between developer-level technical deep dives and executive-level value propositions.
• Multi-Thread Strategic Deals: Build deep relationships with CTOs, VPs of R&D, and Architects to ensure FalkorDB is the standard for their infrastructure.
• Scale the GTM: Partner with Product and Marketing to refine our messaging and contribute to the regional growth playbook.
• Forecast with Precision: Maintain rigorous CRM hygiene and provide predictable revenue forecasting.

What We’re Looking For

• The Track Record: 5+ years of quota-carrying experience in enterprise software, consistently landing in the top 10% of your peer group.
• Technical Fluency: You speak the language of infrastructure, databases, and developer tools. You aren't afraid to get your hands dirty in a discovery session.
• Strategic Agility: Experience managing 6–12 month sales cycles with a "win-fast" mentality.
• The Startup Mindset: You excel in high-accountability, low-bureaucracy environments. You see a lack of process as an opportunity to build one.
• The Network: A pre-existing network within the Bay Area tech ecosystem is a significant advantage.

The "Edge" (Preferred Experience)

• Direct experience selling Graph Technology or high-performance data platforms.
• Background in Open Source business models or hybrid SaaS/On-prem environments.
• Experience at high-growth icons like Neo4j, MongoDB, Snowflake, Redis, or Databricks.

Why FalkorDB?

• Product Superiority: Sell a product with undeniable technical benchmarks and clear market differentiation.
• Uncapped Upside: A competitive compensation plan designed to reward over-achievement.
• Influence: Direct access to founders and the ability to influence the product roadmap.
• Growth: The opportunity to be one of the first boots on the ground in our most critical market.

Job Type: Full-time

Company Description

Saika Technologies, Inc. is a forward-thinking technology solutions company committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation in the semiconductor domain. Located in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, Saika Technologies partners with leading companies to create cutting-edge solutions that address complex challenges. With a team of skilled professionals, the company is dedicated to delivering exceptional results through collaboration and advanced technology. At Saika Technologies, employees enjoy a dynamic work environment focused on growth, learning, and excellence.

Role Description

Saika Technologies, Inc. is seeking a full-time on-site Sr. STA (Static Timing Analysis) Engineer to join our San Francisco Bay Area team. In this role, you will perform and analyze Static Timing Analysis to ensure timing closure for design projects across multiple process nodes. The Sr. STA Engineer will work closely with design, verification, and physical design teams to troubleshoot timing issues, develop constraints, and create timing sign-off reports. Additional responsibilities include scripting to enhance workflow efficiency, contributing to design optimization, and delivering high-quality design sign-offs within project deadlines.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Static Timing Analysis (STA), timing closure methodologies, and tools such as Synopsys PrimeTime
• Strong understanding of digital design principles, RTL design flows, and physical design concepts
• Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or TCL for automation and workflow optimization
• Knowledge of industry-standard tools and processes for quality control, design verification, and debugging
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and meet project deadlines
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with multi-mode, multi-corner STA and analysis of advanced process nodes is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivation, and attention to detail

Are you a natural relationship builder with strong customer instincts? Do you enjoy stepping onto a production floor to solve problems just as much as you enjoy strategizing account growth? Do you love being "the face" to major OEMs and prefer a role that gets you out in the field rather than behind a desk? If so, this is the perfect opportunity to join our client, a primary equipment supplier to the North American bus industry.

The Regional Account Manager will support key OEM and fleet customers across Northern California and surrounding areas. This highly visible role blends account management, light technical/mechanical support, project coordination, field training, and regional sales growth.

You will serve as the primary point of contact for one of the region’s largest bus/vehicle manufacturers while also supporting additional transit agencies, fleets, and operators across Northern California and parts of the Central Valley.

This role is ideal for someone who loves building customer relationships, enjoys being hands‑on in production environments, and is comfortable balancing sales responsibilities with technical problem-solving.

What You'll Be Doing

Account Management & Customer Support

• Serve as the dedicated Account Manager for a major OEM in the Bay Area, visiting the customer 2–3 times per week to ensure smooth production, system performance, and issue resolution.
• Maintain strong customer relationships, identify pain points, and proactively address issues before they escalate.
• Coordinate closely with internal engineering and operations teams to troubleshoot production line challenges and facilitate solutions.
• Support multiple fleet/end‑user accounts throughout Northern California, conducting site visits, check-ins, and relationship-building.

Technical/Mechanical Support

• Provide on-site support during customer production processes — identifying mechanical issues, gathering data, and collaborating with engineering for solutions.
• Demonstrate mechanical aptitude and curiosity; able to understand technical product functions and communicate them clearly to customers.
• Perform hands-on review of customer installations and assist with resolving equipment, configuration, or application questions.

Training & Education

• Conduct paid technical training sessions for customer maintenance teams and technicians.
• Deliver clear instructions on product usage, safety, troubleshooting, and maintenance best practices.
• Ensure training materials and documentation are consistently updated and aligned with customer needs.

Regional Growth & Field Sales

• Manage and grow existing accounts while identifying new opportunities within assigned territory.
• Conduct cold visits/check-ins with regional customers to assess needs, gather feedback, and promote solutions.
• Support bid/specification efforts to ensure products are accurately represented in proposals and future orders.
• Provide timely and accurate forecasting, market feedback, and competitive insights.

Travel Expectations

• Approximately 80% travel, primarily within Northern California.
• Occasional travel to national manufacturing sites, training centers, and customer locations for onboarding and continued development.
• Expect an immersive 60-day onboarding program involving shadowing and training with team members across multiple regions.

What Experience You Bring

Required

• 5+ years of experience combining sales, account management, project coordination, and/or technical customer support.
• Strong customer-facing skills with the ability to manage expectations, resolve conflicts professionally, and build trust.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude, whether through previous work experience, hands-on roles, or personal/hobbyist experience.
• Ability to work independently from a home office while managing a travel-heavy schedule.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using CRM tools.
• Residency in Northern California, with daily travel within the Bay Area feasible.

Preferred

• Experience supporting OEMs or large industrial/manufacturing accounts.
• Background in transportation, heavy equipment, mechanical systems, mobility, or related technical industries.
• Experience conducting customer training or technical demonstrations.
• Strong organizational skills with proven ability to prioritize across multiple customers and ongoing projects.

What's Offered

• Company vehicle and credit card for travel.
• Yearly bonus eligibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity for long-term growth in a stable, expanding division.
• Autonomy, flexibility, and the chance to make a meaningful impact with a leading provider of transportation and mechanical system solutions.

Our client is not able to provide visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens or Green Card holders.

Amber Bio is a biotechnology company pioneering new gene editing modalities using multi-kilobase edits to reach previously undruggable patient populations. Founded by pioneers in the CRISPR field from leading institutions for gene editing research, the company is developing a first-of-its-kind RNA editing platform that can correct thousands of bases at once, thereby correcting genetic mutations safely and reversibly. If you are interested in building a new frontier in genetic medicine, we welcome you to apply.

Job Description: High-Throughput Screening Research Associate II, III (Biodesigner II, III)

Responsibilities:

• Perform massively parallel reporter assays and high-throughput screens across diverse cellular contexts using cellular and molecular readouts.
• Develop and execute molecular biology workflows such as vector design and cloning, DNA/RNA extraction, RT-PCR, qPCR, and next-generation sequencing.
• Support cell culture activities and experiments in multiple cell lines, at small and large scales.
• Design and execute cell-based assays (AAV/lentiviral transduction, transfection, flow cytometry, immunostaining, and other plate reader assays).
• Engineer and characterize cell-based systems using synthetic biology tools and techniques.
• Conduct and troubleshoot experiments, independently and in collaboration with colleagues, to optimize screening throughput, sensitivity, and specificity.
• Proactively troubleshoot technical issues and recommend potential corrective actions based on personal observations and literature searches.
• Prepare summaries of data and present internally to colleagues and management.
• Draft SOPs, follow protocols, diligently document experimental data in lab notebooks, and organize and maintain electronic work records.
• Author scientific reports and data summaries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project goals, bridging early discovery with high-throughput screens to nominate and optimize candidates for further characterization.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biological Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industry wet lab experience.
• Mammalian cell culture experience (culturing, transfecting and transducing cells, and DNA/RNA purification from cells).
• Molecular biology expertise (vector design and cloning, qPCR, primer and probe design, DNA/RNA extraction workflows)
• Critical thinker with excellent communication skills who thrives in a multidisciplinary, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preference will be given to those who display:

• High throughput screening assay development in an industry setting.
• High motivation, with a strong work ethic and dedication to generating impact.
• Attention to detail, with the ability to extract deep insights from data.
• First-principles thinking, and an ability to refine one’s intuition based on additional data.
• Ability to go from ideation to data in an independent fashion.
• Long-term personal vision with defined career goals.
• High EQ with team-oriented thinking.
• Experience with pooled, high-throughput screens using next-generation sequencing-based readouts, and/or preparing screening plasmid libraries from synthesized oligo arrays.
• Experience with CRISPR-Cas systems and/or gene editing and delivery technologies.
• Experience preparing next-generation sequencing libraries (Illumina, PacBio, and/or Nanopore platforms).

If you have a passion for advancing gene editing technologies and desire to be part of a pioneering biotech company, we encourage you to apply and join our ambitious team.

Please apply directly through LinkedIn.

Amber Bio is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive work environment for all employees.

Sequoia Living – San Francisco High-Rise Community

Sequoia Living is seeking an experienced, mission-driven Director of Environmental Services to lead operations in our high-rise community. This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for creating a safe, clean, efficient, and beautifully maintained environment for the residents who call our community home.

If you are a hands-on, solutions oriented facilities professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and you are passionate about leading teams, elevating service standards, and improving the daily lived experience of residents this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Experience in a CCRC, senior living, healthcare, assisted living, or hospital setting is required.

Why This Role Matters

As the Director of Environmental Services, you are the operational backbone of the community. You ensure residents live in a well-maintained, safe, and welcoming environment while leading a diverse and dedicated team across plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, safety, and construction oversight. Your work directly impacts resident experience, staff satisfaction, regulatory compliance, and long-term asset preservation.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

Leadership & Department Oversight

• Lead all Environmental Services functions, including plant operations, maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, landscaping, and safety programs.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, and develop supervisors and frontline staff; foster a culture aligned with Sequoia Living’s Mission, Vision, Values, and Commitment to Inclusion.
• Manage administrative operations, staff schedules, training, coaching, and performance review processes.

Facility Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee the community’s preventative and corrective maintenance programs, ensuring compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations (EPA, ADA, OSHA/OSHPD, Titles 8, 19, 22 & 24).
• Review maintenance projects, repairs, and inventory needs; recommend improvement plans to community leadership and the Director of Design & Construction.
• Ensure the community’s safety programs (Fire, Disaster, Emergency Response, Hazardous Materials Plans) are up-to-date and fully implemented.
• Train staff in safe work practices, including asbestos and industrial chemical handling.

Construction, Capital Projects & Renovations

• Manage capital project planning and execution, including apartment renovations, building upgrades, and major infrastructure improvements.
• Maintain computerized capital budget tools, plan expenditures, and ensure timely project completion.
• Solicit and evaluate contractor bids; manage vendor relationships, permits, and certificates of insurance.

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Prepare and manage operating and capital budgets; track expenses and ensure cost control.
• Oversee energy conservation and utility monitoring to optimize efficiency.

Resident & Community Engagement

• Serve as a responsive partner to residents and committees on maintenance needs and special projects.
• Communicate professionally and collaboratively with department heads, staff, vendors, regulatory bodies, and Sequoia Living leadership.

Risk, Safety & Compliance

• Act as the community’s Safety Coordinator: oversee workplace safety programs, ensure incident reporting, support workers’ compensation processes, and lead safety initiatives.
• Identify and report resident concerns related to physical, mental, or emotional well-being.
• Participate in on-call rotation and support emergency response as needed.

What You Bring (Qualifications)

Experience

• 6+ years of hands-on experience in environmental services, facilities management, plant operations, or maintenance preferably in healthcare, senior living, or a residential community.
• 3+ years of supervisory or management experience leading diverse teams.
• Prior experience with building systems (HVAC, boilers, refrigeration, electrical/mechanical systems, automation, and life/safety equipment).
• CCRC or healthcare environment experience strongly preferred.

Education

• High school diploma required; 2+ years of college or trade school coursework in engineering, facilities management, or environmental services preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Facilities Management, or related field strongly preferred.

Key Knowledge & Skills

• Regulatory & Compliance: Deep understanding of building codes, construction regulations, OSHA/OSHPD, Titles 8, 19, 22 & 24, ADA, and environmental compliance.
• Technical Proficiency: Ability to read blueprints, technical manuals, and schematics; strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and mechanical systems.
• Safety & Risk Management: Expertise in workplace safety, hazardous materials handling, emergency response, and risk mitigation.
• Operational Excellence: Skilled in housekeeping, maintenance, landscaping, sanitation, and environmental cleaning standards.
• Project Management: Strong planning, scheduling, and vendor management experience.
• Technology Skills: Proficient with Microsoft Office and capable of learning maintenance, inventory, and HR systems.
• Communication & Leadership: Collaborative, calm under pressure, resident-centered, and able to lead with empathy and professionalism.

Why Work at Sequoia Living?

• A mission-driven organization devoted to enriching the lives of older adults.
• An opportunity to lead a critical operations team in an established and respected nonprofit community.
• A collaborative culture where your expertise directly shapes resident safety, comfort, and quality of life.
• A role with variety, challenge, and the ability to influence long-term building health and operational excellence.

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you are a proactive leader who finds purpose in maintaining exceptional environments, developing strong teams, and ensuring operational excellence we encourage you to apply. Join a community that values integrity, compassion, and innovation.

Heavy Civil Estimator

When joining GSW Construction, Inc., you will be a part of a fast-paced construction team that strives for excellence. We are actively seeking an experienced Heavy Civil Estimator. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the success and profitability of projects by providing accurate, timely, and complete estimates. The Estimator will be responsible for calculating the cost of a broad range of projects. The goal is to provide accurate information to help in operations and strategic planning, perform quantity takeoff s, produce proposals, and prepare cost estimates.

Job Details: Full-time position

● Benefits: o Salary Employee (Schedule: Full-time with some required travel and weekend availability.) o 401(k) o OE3 Health & Dental Insurance o Paid Vacation o Salary DOE Essential Duties & Responsibilities

● Perform quantity take off s/reach out to potential subcontractors

● Analyze and compile estimate data that impact the cost of labor, materials, equipment requirements, location, and other factors to ensure a high-quality and timely estimate.

● Accurately prepares estimates. Review proposal specifications and drawings to determine scope. Determines the required contents of estimates and evaluates historical data to project man-hour data.

• Produce budgets from conceptual and schematic design phases that align with the organization's goals and strategy • Review drawings, specifications, and proposed project site conditions; record findings and solicit input from field operations to include in the final project estimate.

● Analyze alternative solutions and construction methods to increase the competitiveness of the bid.

● Apply mathematical calculations requiring advanced analytical processes to ensure logically estimated costs are accurate.

● Present estimate content in bid reviews with senior management to ensure accuracy and completeness. ● Communicate with owners, subcontractors, and public and private entities to ensure competitiveness.

● Develop and maintain business relationships to increase bid opportunities in the regional market.

● Participate in and lead discussions, catalyzing creative thinking and innovative ideas, and distinguishing a successful estimate.

Qualifications & Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.

● 5+ years’ experience in heavy civil construction, emphasizing underground utilities, sewer/stormwater pump stations, WWTP/WTP work, heavy highway, bridges/concrete structures, and commercial/residential site work arena.

● Proficient in HCSS Heavy Bid

● Negotiated project experience preferred, including technical writing skills.

● Proficiency with all MS Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

● Advanced knowledge of civil engineering principles ● Advanced knowledge of construction principles and equipment capabilities

● Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Specific Job Requirements:

● Knowledge of project management software and estimating software.

● Working knowledge of construction equipment, materials, techniques, and required standards applicable to the discipline.

● Successful completion of a pre-employment drug, alcohol, and background investigation.

● Valid Driver’s License.

● Current on all company-required safety training.

● Competence to maintain confidential information and avoid conflicts of interest.

● Adherence to the GSW Employee Handbook.

Notice to All Potential Job Candidates GSW Construction, Inc. is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. Individuals seeking employment at our company are considered without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, protected family care or medical leave status, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Senior Supply Chain Manager

Location: San Leandro, CA

About the Company

Our client is a Series A startup building robots that build solar farms. This is a fast-moving company, which means constant opportunities for learning and growth. You’ll have a large impact on the direction of the company, and will be compensated accordingly. The company is MIT-founded and backed by top generalist and climate tech investors, including Energy Impact Partners, Founders Fund, Lux Capital, and Y Combinator (S21). If you are excited to work on interesting problems with direct climate impact, you’re going to fit right in with this team.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive end‑to‑end supply chain strategy for hardware/robotic systems, balancing cost, quality, delivery, and risk across custom and off-the-shelf component inputs
• Build, maintain, and continuously improve the company’s Bill of Materials; implement should‑cost/clean‑sheet models; drive PPV tracking and BOM roll‑ups that tie to finance
• Preempt supply chain bottlenecks by proactively planning for future system builds
• •Identify and mitigate risk across the supply base (single‑source, geopolitical, commodity volatility); create continuity plans and buffer strategies aligned to program schedules
• •Develop and execute category strategies, multi‑source/dual‑source critical parts, and negotiate capacity reservations, LTAs, and commercial terms
• •Drive down cost and lead time via creative sourcing, contract structure, and negotiation
• Help build a high‑performing team covering procurement, vendor management, expediting/execution, receiving, and accounts payable
• •Stand up scalable supplier management: scorecards, reviews, corrective actions, and supplier development to improve OTD and cost
• •Continuously improve accounts payable processes: vendor onboarding, COIs/W‑9s, credit/terms, POs, receiving
• •Coordinate closely with finance to manage equipment lease processes without slowing procurement
• Partner tightly with Design, Manufacturing, and Field Ops to flow R&D → production: integrate DFM/DFA and ECOs; ensure part readiness and ramp capacity
• Establish the operating system for materials: demand planning, MRP, and inventory policies (cycle counts, location control, kitting), and logistics strategy

Required Qualifications

• Operate effectively in the fast‑paced environment of a rapidly growing startup, with technical aptitude and excellent written and verbal communication
• Feel energized by a mission to accelerate the clean energy transition through automation
• Bring 5+ years in hardware/industrial/manufacturing supply chain roles, including 2+ years leading teams with measurable cost, delivery, and quality outcomes
• Are a strategic supply chain leader who is equally comfortable building the long‑term architecture and diving into the BOM to find dollar‑level savings
• Have deep experience with BOM costing across mechanical and electrical categories (fabrications, machining, harnesses, purchased assemblies)
• Are a sharp negotiator who can structure LTAs, capacity reservations, and pricing mechanisms that survive scale‑up and market swings
• Build clear processes and simple, scalable systems, owning data quality and driving disciplined S&OP/MRP execution
• Are fluent with ERP/MRP and source‑to‑pay concepts (items, AVL, lead times, safety stock, three‑way match, receiving) and comfortable partnering with Finance on reconciliations and cash forecasting
• Translate engineering changes into material plans and supplier actions; you understand ECOs, DFM/DFA, and the realities of prototype → production ramp
• Are based in or can relocate to the SF Bay Area

Preferred Qualifications

• Have scaled a supply chain function from one to n production for complex mechanical systems
• Have experience with complex industrial robotics/automation assemblies, and/or very large-scale components
• Have worked with MES/PLM/AP systems (e.g., ION, Silkline) and understand how to keep item and revision data in sync across engineering and ERP
• Have experience managing and helping build a team
• Have implemented VMI/consignment and/or kanban; understand import/export logistics and incoterms
• Are comfortable modeling in Excel (costed BOMs, PPV, sensitivity) and presenting insights to executives and the board

Compensation

Base pay is one element of the Total Rewards package which will also include comprehensive benefits and equity. The annual base salary range for this position is from $130,000 - 180,000. The actual base pay offered will be determined on factors such as years of relevant experience, skills, education, etc.

Equal Opportunity Employer - From the Company

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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