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Head of Operations and Manufacturing Ripple Medical | California (Hybrid or Remote) | Full-Time
ABOUT RIPPLE MEDICAL
Ripple Medical is a health tech company on a mission to revolutionize hypertension management with our cuffless blood pressure wearable. Once cleared by FDA, our product will enable patients to easily and accurately monitor blood pressure at home, empowering them and their providers with actionable data to improve outcomes. We're a collaborative, mission-driven team of 33 working in a medical device regulatory environment to bring this technology to the millions of patients who can benefit.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Head of Operations and Manufacturing will own the end-to-end operational infrastructure required to bring Ripple's FDA-regulated cuffless blood pressure monitor to market and scale production. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives building from zero to one in a regulated environment: selecting contract manufacturers, standing up supply chains compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 820, establishing ISO 13485-certified quality management systems, and preparing for direct-to-patient fulfillment.
As a company preparing for 510(k) submission and commercial launch, this role is critical to ensuring we can reliably manufacture and deliver a high-quality, FDA-cleared medical device at scale. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in medical device manufacturing (particularly wearable or electro-optical devices), understands regulated hardware supply chains and design transfer, and can roll up their sleeves while building the team and processes for long-term growth.
This position reports directly to the CEO with high visibility to the leadership team and Board of Directors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Manufacturing & Production
- Lead selection and onboarding of contract manufacturing partners with Class II medical device experience, including RFQ, quality audits, contract negotiation, and ongoing management.
- Own design transfer and manufacturing transfer, working with engineering on DFM principles, Device Master Record (DMR) requirements, and production readiness.
- Establish production planning, forecasting, and capacity management for V&V builds, pilot production, and volume manufacturing.
- Drive continuous improvement in yield, quality, and cost while maintaining FDA and ISO compliance.
- Oversee pilot runs and scale-up, including process validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) and manufacturing controls.
Supply Chain & Procurement
- Build and manage the end-to-end supply chain, including component sourcing, supplier qualification, and inventory management per FDA purchasing controls.
- Develop supplier relationships and negotiate terms while ensuring supply continuity, traceability, and risk mitigation.
- Implement inventory planning to balance working capital with service levels, including buffer strategies for Year 1 launch.
- Monitor and mitigate supply chain risks: component shortages, single-source dependencies, geopolitical factors, and logistics disruptions.
Quality & Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain and improve the ISO 13485-certified QMS in partnership with the quality and regulatory team, ensuring FDA 21 CFR Part 820 compliance.
- Support 510(k) submission activities related to manufacturing, including process validation documentation, DMR development, and device history records (DHR).
- Define incoming inspection, in-process controls, and final product testing consistent with the risk management file.
- Manage product certifications for a Class II device, including FDA registration, UDI compliance, and applicable international requirements.
- Lead root cause analysis and CAPA for quality issues, ensuring post-market surveillance compliance.
Fulfillment & Logistics
- Design the direct-to-patient fulfillment strategy, including 3PL selection with FDA-cleared Class II device experience.
- Establish logistics and distribution for nationwide shipping of a regulated device with chain-of-custody and traceability.
- Develop returns, replacement, and warranty processes that balance patient experience, cost, and compliance.
Team & Organizational Development
- Start as an individual contributor who executes hands-on, then build and lead the operations team through 510(k) clearance and commercial launch.
- Establish operational metrics and dashboards for manufacturing, supply chain, and quality performance.
- Partner with finance on cost modeling, COGS optimization, and operational budgeting.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, software, regulatory, and commercial teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 7-12 years in manufacturing, operations, or supply chain, with 3-5+ years in medical devices (Class II preferred), wearables, or regulated hardware.
- Experience managing contract manufacturers for regulated medical devices, preferably in Asia and/or domestically.
- Experience at or with CMs/EMS providers (Flex, Jabil, Celestica, Plexus, Sanmina) in Class II medical device or wearable programs is a strong plus.
- Track record of design transfer and scaling production from pilot to volume for regulated products.
- ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR Part 820 experience required.
- Familiarity with the 510(k) process and manufacturing documentation (process validations, DMR/DHR) strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Biomedical Engineering, or related field; MBA or advanced degree a plus.
- Based in California or travel up to 25%.
COMPENSATION
- Base Salary: $160,000 - $210,000 USD
- Performance Bonus: Tied to company milestones and personal objectives
- Equity: Early-stage stock option grant with meaningful ownership
- 100% Employer-Paid Healthcare: Medical, dental, and vision
- Additional Benefits: 401(k) with company match, flexible PTO
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Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer
Meet has partnered with an exciting Stealth start-up in the Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) space based in the San Francisco Bay area. The company is developing cutting-edge medical devices and technology for the treatment of unmet neurological disorders. The Head of Operations is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to support NPI of electro-mechanical devices in collaboration with suppliers.
This role will focus on hands-on interaction with suppliers to develop manufacturing processes, tooling, and documentation, from design feasability through commercial release. This role will require real-time engagement and technical support of suppliers, and this individual will be expected to travel often to domestic supplier sites and occasionally to international suppliers.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Serve as the primary technical liaison to external manufacturing partners, ensuring successful delivery of components, assemblies, and finished devices
- Collaborate with product development teams to ensure designs are manufacturable and compliant with medical device quality system requirements
- Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process flows, and validation protocols
- Support supplier implementation of specifications, manufacturing processes, and quality requirements
- Lead and participate in process validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ, PFMEA, and failure investigations
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing efficiency, quality, cost, and scalability
- Support resolution of non-conformances and corrective actions with suppliers
- Ensure manufacturing activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements (FDA, ISO 13485, EU MDR, etc.)
- Provide hands-on technical support to suppliers, including travel as needed (domestic and international)
Role Requirements:
- B.S. in relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent experience.
- 10 or more years of medical device manufacturing experience, preferably in senior roles at start-up companies developing and manufacturing electro-mechanical devices.
- Experience with active implantable systems (Implant, Leads, Externals, etc.).
- Experience with medical device manufacturing including molding, laser welding, clean room assembly, packaging, labeling, and sterilization.
- Experience with electronic manufacturing and test including PCB fab, PCA assembly, microelectronics assembly, flip chip, in circuit test (ICT) and functional test.
- Experience with manufacturing automation.
- Experience in defining and executing process validation activities.
- Experience collaborating with internal customers and external partners.
- Understanding of and experience implementing validating manufacturing processes for medical devices in accordance with FDA and EU Requirements.
- Experience with Solidworks, Labview / manufacturing process and test automation software.
- Ability to travel to Domestic and International supplier sites frequently
Building the people that build the world.
TCI is a global leader in innovative spectrum monitoring and communications intelligence (COMINT) systems. With solutions to ensure the efficient use of frequencies, long distance communications, monitoring and security communications intelligence applications, we improve communications and protect military forces and infrastructure around the world.
How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)
SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As the Manufacturing Manager, you will be responsible for the strategy and overseeing the daily operation in EM (Electro Mechanical) assembly and for direct and indirect supervision of the EM assembly personnel. The Manufacturing Manager ensures that products are produced safely, at the highest quality level and cost efficiently and that products are delivered on time. Additionally, the Manufacturing Manager has overall site EHS and facility management responsibility. This is a 100% on-site role.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)
While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
EM Assembly
- Oversee EM operational systems and processes assuring practices are consistent and processes are followed while looking for opportunities for improvement.
- Formulate EM strategic and operational objectives.
- Collaborate closely with planning, purchasing and warehouse departments.
- Ensure parts are available and ready prior to initiating assembly.
- Resolve issues in their respective areas that prevent EM from starting assembly as planned.
- Lead direct and indirect reports, ten to twenty total employees.
- Set expectations for direct and indirect employees and ensure performance meets expectations.
- Address performance issues, lead hiring and training.
- Anticipates and tracks operational and tactical risks and provides solutions to prevent and mitigate risks.
- Monitor EM KPIs. Creates mitigation plans when measures consistently miss target and/or trend negative.
- Work with Quality Manager to put quality controls in place to ensure EM tasks are performed on-time at the highest quality level while finding ways to improve quality.
Facility
- Communicates and coordinates with landlord the repair & maintenance of the building/grounds including emergency and preventive type repairs and ensuring work is completed appropriately and on-time.
- Monitors the safety and cleanliness of the interior and exterior areas including custodial functions.
- Manages and reviews facility service contracts.
- Ensures facilities inspections are completed, results documented and corrections executed as needed.
EHS
- Organizes and leads the Safety Team.
- Assist Human Resources as needed to ensure employees conduct annual safety training.
- Be the site liaison to Corporate EHS team.
- Ensure security and emergency preparedness procedures are implemented properly.
- Be the liaison to OSHA, includes submission of annual reports and notification of incidents.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)
We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience
- Minimum of seven years’ work experience in manufacturing leadership role.
- Minimum of two (2) years managing a staff, proven success in leading teams and improving performance.
- Experience working in with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and Outlook.
Preferred Experience
- Experience in electromechanical assembly. More weighted to electro than mechanical.
- Experience in an operation that uses a MRP system.
- Experience with Oracle’s on prem or cloud MRP system.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Primary
- Must be hands on. Willing to jump in at any time to perform any task expected of subordinates. Willing and able to have high presence on the assembly floor.
- Deep and broad knowledge of planning, materials and quality functions.
- Demonstrates high performance traits; drive, organization, methodical and concentration.
- Knowledge of assembly, PCBA, cables/harnesses and metals.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables.
- Knowledge of MRP systems and associated operational processes.
- CI (Continuous Improvement) mentality, recognize where change is needed, drive change, take change risks.
- Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Secondary
- Able to understand mechanical drawing, electrical schematics and assembly procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one situations to direct reports and peers.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and applying to operations.
Education & Certifications
- Degree from two- or four-year university/college in engineering, manufacturing, or similar technical area
- Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident
Travel & Working Environment
- Travel – less than 10%.
- Work is performed primarily in an office and/or warehouse environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and listen. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, lift, twist, bend, walk, operate a computer keyboard, telephone and other office equipment for extended periods of time.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
The compensation information that follows is a reasonable estimate for the position and is provided pursuant to legal requirements in this state. The salary estimate provided represents the typical salary range for the position, and other factors may be used to determine the successful candidate’s actual salary, including: skill set, experience, training, education, organizational needs, internal equity, market data, and geographic zone. The estimated salary range for this position is: $170,000 - $190,000. At SPX, it is not common for individuals to be hired at the higher end of the range, and compensation decisions depend on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in a discretionary bonus plan, subject to the rules governing the plan. SPX offers a variety of benefits, including health benefits, 401k retirement with a company match, and flexible time off. More information about our benefits can be found on the “Rewards and Benefits” section of the career page.
How we live our culture
Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.
What benefits do we offer?
We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX
We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realize their fullest potential.
SPX is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
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.
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.
ProcureAbility, a Jabil company, is the leading procurement services company, offering advisory, managed services, digital, staffing, and recruiting solutions. For 30 years, we have focused exclusively on helping clients elevate their procurement function. We combine leading methodologies, analytics, market intelligence, and industry benchmarks with our uniquely flexible and customizable service delivery model. Global organizations of all sizes trust ProcureAbility to transform their procurement operations, drive growth, and reimagine what’s possible.
Job Title: Sourcing and Contract Specialist
Our client, a leader in their industry, is hiring Sourcing and Contract Specialists. These are contract roles, currently scheduled through 12/31/26 with potential to convert to direct hire.
Hybrid Role: Training will be on-site for 2 weeks, and then the role will be hybrid. After the training period, the work is expected to be mainly remote with occasional on-site meetings.
Location: East San Francisco Bay area
Job Category: Procurement / Supply Chain
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. ProcureAbility is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
What can you expect to do?
Responsibilities:
• Conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing.
• Coordinates and assembles supporting documentation to support audits.
• Works with vendors and internal stakeholders to assemble, review, prepare, and route for vendor and management approval (using ARIBA and EDRS), necessary documents for these tasks.
• Works with vendors, Project Team to improve quality of supporting contract documents to reduce rework required by others.
• May assist in the creation and development of purchase requisitions.
• For Routine Contracts, reviews vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.
• May support / review vendor proposals to ensure that rates and terms are consistent with outline agreements.
• Ensures that Company standards are followed when executing contract documents.
• Tracks approval status of contracting documents from inception through approval and ensures that documents are routed expeditiously.
• For Routine Contracts, conducts negotiations with bidders, for non-routine, may support or work with Sourcing department.
• Reviews purchase orders and contracts as part of procurement approval process.
• Provides technical support and analysis in preparation of scope, cost, schedule, safety and environmental concerns pertinent to the contract specifications; and verify and process contract invoices.
What is needed to be successful in this role?
• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business Administration or related field
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple issues and tasks
• Advanced in MS Excel, PowerPoint
• Demonstrated competencies on use of supply chain management tool (e.g. ARIBA) and other business systems tools (SAP, SharePoint, EDRS)
• Demonstrated knowledge of Company standards regarding contracting processes.
• Conflict resolution/negotiation skills
• Demonstrated ability to track contract costs, purchase order status, and other required information in SAP
• Demonstrated competencies on use of ARIBA and EDRS is a plus
• Process improvement experience
• Presentation Skills
• Verbal and Written Communication Skills
• Knowledge of Contractual Terms and Conditions
ProcureAbility, A Jabil Company, is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a person with a disability, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you are a Qualified Person with a Disability or a Disabled Veteran and require assistance making your application, please get in touch with HR at
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every qualification. At ProcureAbility, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Your new company
Our client, a well‑respected San Francisco Bay Area General Contractor, is adding an Estimator to its 12‑person preconstruction team. The company is known for consistently delivering high‑quality work. The firm has built a strong reputation across multifamily, commercial, civic, aviation, and seismic‑retrofit projects ranging from $5M to $200M+. The company is known for its supportive culture, stable workload, and leadership that actively invests in training and career development. This is a full‑time, in‑office role in San Francisco with an excellent work‑life balance.
Your new role
As the successful Estimator, you’ll support preconstruction efforts on projects typically ranging up to $50m, handling full-scope estimating responsibilities. You’ll work alongside Senior and Junior Estimators and collaborate closely with project teams and design partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Preparing detailed takeoffs, budgets, and cost estimates
- Reviewing plans, specs, and project documents
- Leading subcontractor outreach and bid scoping
- Supporting proposals, bids, and value‑engineering
- Participating in preconstruction and design development meetings
What you'll need to succeed
- 5–7 years GC experience, including 1–2 years full-scope estimating
- Experience with multifamily and negotiated work
- Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, or Engineering
- Strong plan reading, communication, and collaboration skills
- Ability to work onsite in San Francisco
What you'll get in return
- Base salary up to $155k
- $650/month vehicle allowance, gas card, Fastrak
- Bonus eligibility
- Full medical, dental, vision + 401(k) match
- PTO, holidays, professional development
- Supportive leadership and a well-staffed team
What you need to do now
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The Senior Estimator responsible for preparing budgets, estimates and pre- bid packages for construction projects to be built for clients under the CM at Risk guaranteed maximum pricing structure.
Responsibilities also include working with the project management team in establishing a bidders list, soliciting and evaluating subcontractor proposals and scopes of work, preparing quantity surveys and reviewing project plans and specifications for constructability and value engineering in all CSI (Construction Specification Institute) categories of work.
The Senior Estimator will supervise a team of estimators and cost engineers who support departmental and organizational goals through their efforts.
Responsibilities includes (but may not be limited to):
- Performs accurate, thorough and timely quantity takeoffs using company format, detail and coding for all MasterFormat (CSI), Uniformat and bid packages for all levels of project documents (schematic, design development and construction documents) that can be clearly understood by internal and external team members.
- Assist in developing estimates by evaluating drawings, building plans, specifications, & related documents.
- Assists in providing quantity comparison between estimate revisions.
- Prepares detailed estimate.
- Actively participates in the internal estimate review process.
- Develops accurate and concise clarifications and assumptions with the project management team’s assistance.
- Assists with final assembly of estimate for presentation to owner.
- Summarize estimate data into reports for review by executive team, clients, and design teams.
- Prepares and presents budget presentations to owners and architects.
- Leads the buyout process.
- Prepare detailed instructions to bidders, trade specific scope of work and comprehensive bid packages.
- Directs, coordinates and provides information and documents to subcontractors.
- Assist with pre-bid site walks and document existing conditions.
- Assist with subcontractor bid review and ensure scope of work is comprehensive.
- Prepare bid tallies for project team and owner review.
- Leads in the technical review of plans and specifications during the schematic design, design development and construction document phases of pre-construction.
- Assist with reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
- Obtains clarification on plans and specifications from architects and engineers when necessary.
- Conducts reviews of milestone documents to identify and communicate the development of changes to the team.
- Communicates with architects and consultants to clarify scope of work, materials, and schedule requirements, and documents these clarifications.
- Demonstrate strong communication skills internally with project management team, and externally with owner, architect, engineer, and subcontractors.
- Manage individual workload to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
- Manage other team members’ workloads to accomplish tasks within given timeframes.
- Ability to perform duties across multiple projects concurrently.
- Considers and understands problems and identifies appropriate solutions.
- Builds and maintains effective relationships with customers, design team, subcontractors, suppliers and user groups that reflect and support company core values and meets customer’s expectations.
- Attends project site pre-bid meetings, site tours and post-bid interviews as required.
- Assist and participate with pursuit interview prep and presentations.
- Develops unit costs accurately and analyzes value management analysis options.
- Develops Cost Management / Value Engineering log process and manages during the preconstruction process.
- Develops Variance Reports at milestone issuances that clearly define deltas between estimates for internal and external use.
- Develop Cost Studies in clear and concise platform for project team review and decision making.
- Develop Benchmark studies for project estimate comparison for internal review and analysis.
- Self-reliant in researching, understanding, and developing knowledge of building designs, systems, construction materials, and methods through available resources.
- Ability to teach, educate, and guide both internal and external team members.
- Provides internal database input based on current market feedback for incorporation into database.
- Leads in the training and development of cost engineers.
- Leads in the training and development of estimators.
- Provide feedback to estimate team members on work process / work product on a regular basis.
- Works closely with new hires and/or new project teams to educate them on the way of doing business based on standard forms, programs and operational standards.
- Oversees the preconstruction process with the owner’s team.
- Provides support as needed to the project management teams as needed.
- Creates projected budgets early in the design phase of a project.
- Coordinates preconstruction planning with design team, contractors and clients.
- As necessary, works with Executive Group on special initiatives, company goals and associate related training and/or programs.
- Provides input on future projects via lessons learned and continuous improvement.
- Attends project meetings with clients, the city and design team.
- Works with development or owner to coordinate the design and specifications on issues.
- Leads the pre-construction team to ensure initial budgeting represents current market pricing and quality reporting.
- Communicates with project management team, ownership, clients, subcontractors, vendors, etc. to provide quality results while mitigating project risks.
- Collaborates with VP’s towards a common goal; streamline the project delivery process, review progress of buy- out, submittals, construction schedule and performance on all projects.
- Keeps current with latest estimating technology and techniques.
- Manages project budgets for preconstruction services.
- Manage time and utilize electronic timecard software in a timely manner.
- Other duties upon request.
Qualifications:
- 10+ years of experience as Estimator / Sr. Estimator in commercial construction industry
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Construction Science, or Civil Engineering preferred but not required
- General Construction Knowledge
- Knowledgeable in civil/site construction, foundation and structural systems, interior finishes, exterior wall systems, mechanical and electrical systems and the costs of these systems
- Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications
- General knowledge of negotiated bids, hard bids, and GMP processes
- Proficient in all estimating software programs used in preconstruction: On-Screen Takeoff (OST), Destini, Timberline, Building Connected, Assemble, Bluebeam, Power BI, BIM360, Excel, Word, MS Project
- Must possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong math and analytical skills
- Attention to detail
- Organized, efficient, able to multi-task effectively, hardworking, and dedicated
- Able to thrive in a deadline-oriented, fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving, and both oral and written communication skills
- Enjoys being part of a collaborative team and a fun work environment
- Possess the ability to estimate all aspects of a commercial construction project, assemble into one budget and present to owners
- Must be able to operate as a “stand alone” estimator able to handle complete projects if required
- Ability to manage personnel, subcontractors, preconstruction schedules and preconstruction budgets
- Ability to mentor and coach personnel
Working Conditions:
- Duties required physical abilities such as repetitive hand and finger motion, sitting, standing, walking, as well as extending hands and arms in work areas.
- The individual is required to occasionally move around the office and constantly operate a computer and other office machinery, etc.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
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.