Construction Procurement Staff — ADU Express

Location: Los Angeles, CA (On-site, ~10% field visits)

Job Type: Full-Time, Salaried

Pay: $75,000–$85,000/year + performance bonuses tied to cost savings

Schedule: Full-time; flexibility expected during active project phases

Reports To: Owner / Principal

About the Role

ADU Express builds accessory dwelling units at scale across Los Angeles using a production-driven, factory-style construction model. This role owns the material operations engine behind that model — from reading plans and quantifying every material needed, to sourcing it at the best price and making sure it shows up on site when it's supposed to. You'll work closely with project leads and the owner to keep builds on budget and on schedule.

What You'll Do

• Prepare detailed material take-offs and quantity estimates directly from construction drawings for multifamily ADU projects
• Build and maintain vendor relationships across Southern California; negotiate pricing and execute bulk purchasing strategies to lower per-unit costs
• Lead the subcontractor bidding process — solicit bids, level proposals, and recommend the best crews for each scope of work
• Track purchase orders, coordinate material deliveries to job sites, and resolve supply-chain issues before they stall a build
• Monitor material pricing trends and flag cost risks early; implement systems and controls that keep projects within budget
• Visit job sites and vendor locations (~10% of your time) to verify material quality, resolve discrepancies, and strengthen supplier partnerships

Required

• Proven ability to read construction drawings and produce accurate material take-offs and quantity estimates
• Strong negotiation skills with a track record of reducing procurement costs
• Comfortable managing multiple purchase orders, vendor accounts, and delivery schedules simultaneously
• Proficiency with procurement or estimating software (e.g., PlanSwift, Bluebeam, or similar)
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation for occasional site and vendor visits

Preferred

• 3–5+ years of experience in construction procurement, estimating, or take-off management (strong candidates with less experience will be considered)
• Existing network of material suppliers and subcontractors in the Southern California market
• Experience with multifamily, ADU, or production-style residential construction
• Familiarity with design-build workflows where procurement decisions directly impact project timelines

Compensation & Growth

• $75,000–$85,000 base salary, scaled to experience ($75K for earlier-career candidates, $85K for seasoned professionals)
• Performance bonuses — the company rewards measurable cost savings and procurement efficiency
• Work inside a high-growth design-build firm that also invests in real estate — exposure to both construction operations and investment strategy
• Future partnership and investment programs for employees who grow with the company
• A culture that promotes from within based on results, not tenure

About ADU Express

ADU Express is a Los Angeles–based design-build company specializing in accessory dwelling units at scale. We combine a systems-driven construction model with real estate investment, and we're growing fast. If you want to build something — not just show up — this is the place.