THE OWNER
Time to Break the Mold!
The Owner Program from South Bay Grading is designed for business owners ready to scale, delegate, and streamline every aspect of their operations. This all-inclusive service covers everything from estimating and project management to field supervision and process development—empowering you to grow your company with confidence.
- Comprehensive Estimating Services
- Document Control
- Project Handoff Packet
- Project Management & Support
- Project Supervision
- Development of SOPs
- The Owner Advantage
- A 5% project management fee (before markup) applies to cover these comprehensive services.
With the Owner Program, South Bay Grading delivers a seamless, end-to-end solution for business owners who want to scale confidently and delegate with ease. Our comprehensive estimating services leverage advanced software, proactive project searches, and detailed quantity takeoffs, ensuring every bid is accurate and aligned with your business goals. We handle materials and subcontractor quotes, provide strategic guidance in daily meetings, and maintain meticulous document control with secure digital filing, organized submittal logs, and preconstruction schedules.
When you win a project, your superintendent or foreman receives a thorough Handoff Packet—complete with budget details, plans, schedules, and material contacts—so your team is set up for success from day one. Our project management support covers everything from contract administration and RFI tracking to cost monitoring, scheduling, and as-built documentation, with weekly updates and complete closeout services to keep your projects running smoothly.
Field supervision is built in, including materials procurement, site inspections, pre-job planning, and workforce management, while our development of standard operating procedures empowers your staff to operate independently and efficiently. With all the benefits of the Operator and Executive Programs, plus enhanced supervision and SOP support, the Owner Program is your all-in-one, scalable solution—backed by dedicated experts and proven systems. A 5% project management fee (before markup) covers these comprehensive services, giving you peace of mind and the freedom to grow your business on your terms.
Who is this for?
YOU.
- Subcontractors and small contractors bidding on projects up to $15M
- Construction professionals who want accurate takeoffs and proposal support without hiring full-time staff.
- Anyone looking to streamline their bidding process and win more work with confidence.
How it works . . .
Just 3 easy steps!
1. Submit Your Project Plans
- Send us your project drawings and details for any job up to $15M
2. We Handle the Takeoff
- Our experienced team performs a detailed, professional quantity takeoff—measuring and listing all materials, labor, and equipment needed for your bid.
3. Proposal Submission on Your Behalf
- For projects within the program’s limit, South Bay Grading prepares and submits the proposal directly to the client or GC, representing you with accuracy and professionalism.
PLUS Access to Online Resources!
You also receive access to our exclusive online resource library, filled with templates, guides, and training materials to help you sharpen your own estimating and proposal skills for future growth.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Professional Quantity Takeoffs for grading, excavation, and site work projects up to $15M
- Proposal Preparation & Submission by South Bay Grading, ensuring compliance, clarity, and competitive pricing.
- Access to Online Resources: Estimating templates, Proposal writing guides, Takeoff checklists, Quick video tutorials and more!
WHY CHOOSE SBG:
- Experienced Team: Decades of hands-on construction and estimating experience in the Bay Area.
- Accuracy & Speed: Fast turnaround and precise documentation to keep your bids on track.
- Win More Work: Proposals submitted on your behalf maximize your chances of winning jobs—without extra paperwork or stress.
- Skill Building: Online resources empower you to grow your own estimating and proposal capabilities for the future.
GET STARTED TODAY
If you're a contractor and you're asking any of the following questions, then 'The Owner' program is for you!
Here's what you can answer YES to with 'The Owner' program:
- Are you looking for full-service estimating tailored to your business goals?
- Do you want to leverage advanced estimating software for greater speed and accuracy?
- How can you benefit from proactive project searches on industry bid boards and websites?
- Would detailed quantity takeoffs for all bid items help you submit more competitive bids?
- Do you need materials quotes from approved, reliable vendors for your projects?
- Would you find value in receiving subcontractor quotes and bid analysis when needed?
- How could daily strategy meetings help you review opportunities and refine your approach?
- Are you seeking a secure digital file system to manage all your project documents?
- Would a bid set of drawings with a complete quantity takeoff streamline your process?
- How would a submittal register/log to track all required submissions benefit your team?
- Do you need a baseline schedule provided in preconstruction, before groundbreaking begins?
- When you win a project, would your superintendent or foreman benefit from a complete “Handoff Packet” including the budget, plans, specifications, baseline schedule, and material quotes with key contact information?
- Do you want a digital file system maintained for all your project documents?
- Could contract administration, including boilerplate contract creation, make your life easier?
- Would submittal creation and tracking with a proprietary register/log support your workflow?
- How would RFI (Request for Information) creation and tracking improve your project clarity?
- Do you need help creating and tracking all proposed contract change orders?
- Would cost tracking software to monitor project costs and employee hours by cost code add value?
- How important is it for you to have baseline schedules in preconstruction and regular updates throughout the project?
- and more!