SOUTH BAY GRADING
Building Bigger Together.
At South Bay Grading, we help contractors save time, build sharper estimates, and go after bigger opportunities with confidence. With decades of experience in the Bay Area, we offer clear support, real guidance, and a community that’s here to help you grow.
Our mission: Take 100 contractors $10 million in annual revenue by 2035.
WHAT WE DO
At South Bay Grading, we help Bay Area contractors win more work with smarter estimating and consulting. From detailed quantity takeoffs (QTO's) to clear, reliable bid support, we provide the tools, guidance, and expertise you need to save time, stay competitive, and grow your business.
- We connect skilled contractors with bigger projects and new opportunities.
- Hands-on estimating and consulting to help you win more work.
- Collaboration and transparency so every contractor can grow and succeed.
- Open doors to projects and partnerships you didn’t know existed.
- Real-world support from pros who know the Bay Area construction scene.
- Streamlined processes to help you save time and boost profits.
- Grow your reputation and network with every project.
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Think of us as the matchmaker for construction. We pair the right talent with the right jobs and back it with precise estimating, strategic consulting, and real-world support.
We crunch numbers, price jobs, and help contractors access opportunities they never thought possible. Our goal is simple: open doors, build relationships, and help small contractors grow and win.
WHO WE SERVE
From the Dirt to the Boardroom, We Work With:
- General contractors (GCs) in South Bay seeking reliable, trusted trade partners for grading, excavation, and site preparation projects.
- Ambitious subcontractors and skilled tradespeople who are ready to expand their construction business, take on larger projects, and grow their reputation in the South Bay construction industry.
- Construction professionals who know they’re capable of more and are looking for a clear roadmap to success, project management support, and new opportunities to showcase their expertise.
OUR SERVICES
We create strong, reliable partnerships between general contractors and subcontractors across the South Bay. Whether you’re a GC looking to win bigger projects or a subcontractor aiming to improve efficiency and grow your business, South Bay Grading is here to support you. We provide the tools, resources, and connections you need to access quality projects and unlock new opportunities, every step of the way.
- Online Training Courses
- QTOs
- Estimating Services
- Project Management & Support
- Field Operations Management & Supervision
- Business Development Strategy
- Document Control
PROJECTS
Our quality speaks for itself.
START AT ANY LEVEL TODAY!
Proposal Program - $300,000 Target Revenue
- Perfect for tradespeople and small contractors who want to stop leaving bids on the table and start winning work with professional proposals.
- $250K/month in comprehensive estimating services
- Professional QTOs + proposal submission on your behalf
- Access to online resource library
Starting at $1,500/month | Save 15% quarterly | Save 30% annually
Oiler Program - $600,000 Target Revenue
- Built for contractors ready to scale their bidding volume and compete for bigger projects with sharper, faster estimates.
- $500K/month in comprehensive estimating services
- Semi-custom estimating software + material & sub quotes
- Full proposal submission
Starting at $2,120/month | Save ~15% quarterly | Save ~17% annually
Operator Program - $2,000,000 Target Revenue
- For operators and contractors who want to bid on up to $2M projects with a full estimating team, document control, and a project handoff packet on every win.
- Full QTOs, estimating, material & subcontractor quotes
- Document control — digital filing, submittal logs, baseline schedule
- Handoff Packet for every awarded project (budget, plans, schedule, contacts)
Starting at $7,565/month | Save ~10% quarterly | Save ~17% annually
Executive Program - $5,000,000 Target Revenue
Everything in Operator — plus full project management support and a dedicated team overseeing your jobs from bid to closeout.
- All Operator services + full project management & support
- Contract administration, RFI tracking, cost monitoring, scheduling
- 5% project management fee (before markup) covers comprehensive PM services
Starting at $18,500/month | Save ~15% quarterly | Save ~30% annually
Director Program - $10,000,000 Target Revenue
Full-service preconstruction operations for contractors targeting $10M+. We act as your in-house Director — running estimating, document control, and project handoff end-to-end
- Comprehensive estimating for all scopes + full QTOs on every bid
- Digital file system, bid sets, submittal register, baseline schedules
- Complete award-ready handoff packets so your field team hits the ground running
Starting at $25,000/month | Save ~8% quarterly | Save ~17% annually
Owner Program - $15,000,000 Target Revenue
The most complete program SBG offers. Built for business owners who want to delegate everything and focus on growing — while SBG runs estimating, project management, field supervision, and builds the SOPs that replace you.
- All Executive services + field supervision + SOP development
- Workforce management, site inspections, preconstruction planning
- Systems built to run without you — so your business scales independently
Starting at $49,980/month | Annual plan: $104,958 (save ~$95K vs. monthly)
Shawn Dean
Owner Of South Bay Grading
Shawn brings over 35 years of experience in the construction industry. Mentored by renowned business leaders Grant Cardone and Brandon Dawson, he has applied their high-performance principles to transform his mindset, leadership approach, and business strategies.
By embracing the power of strong sales, intentional marketing, and disciplined execution, Shawn has helped drive South Bay Grading’s rapid growth in a remarkably short time. He firmly believes these same strategies can elevate any contractor’s business.
Inspired by Grant Cardone’s philosophy, Shawn lives by the idea that success is a duty, responsibility, and obligation, and he encourages contractors to adopt the same belief, both personally and professionally.