The Role
The Precon Manager will collaborate with the preconstruction and business development teams to review project plans, requirements, and specifications. This role is responsible for performing quantity take-offs, preparing pricing, and managing the bidding process for construction projects. This person must possess a strong understanding of construction costs, principles, and industry standards while ensuring adherence to Willmeng's quality benchmarks and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.
What you will accomplish
- Build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as the primary owner-facing representative.
- Develop conceptual budgets with minimal input and create detailed estimates without relying on subcontractor pricing.
- Collaborate with architects, owners, and internal teams to refine budgets as design evolves.
- Operate independently and take ownership of all tasks, demonstrating a "do what it takes" mindset.
- Present budgets tactfully to clients, facilitating productive conversations and aligning expectations.
- Explain budget adjustments clearly and confidently, ensuring transparency throughout the process.
- Manage multiple bids simultaneously with accuracy, prioritization, and a commitment to meeting deadlines.
- Deliver exceptional client service by working as a team player to achieve every project milestone.
What we would like you to have
- 8+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating roles.
- Proficiency with OnScreen Takeoff, Excel macros, and other estimating software.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM tools.
- Strong knowledge of construction costs, methods, and principles.
You're inspired by our values
- Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.
- Fair 360 - We illuminate with kindness by seeking to understand before being understood and by caring more than may seem reasonable so we can achieve genuine success for all.
- Strategic - The blueprint that guides the creation of a genuine place of purpose expresses the clarity of our vision, the rigor of our thought and the character of our word.
- Sincere - We present no facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty to the employees we mentor, the clients we serve and the communities we call home.
- Nimble - Our structural integrity is ensured through the balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability and strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels.
Compensation
Alongside cash, our total compensation package includes comprehensive benefits and 100% employee ownership. From wellness to work life, our benefits support our employees' total wellbeing.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Discretionary annual bonus
- 401k with employer match
- Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng
- Flexible Time Off Policy
- 9 paid company holidays
- 3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery
- Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost
- Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities