PreCon Manager

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About Willmeng Arizona-based Willmeng Construction is a 100-percent employee-owned general contractor that has been dedicated to helping our people build their “Genuine Place of Purpose” since 1977. We prioritize our exceptional company culture, which has us ranked in the Top 5 of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for more than a decade and made us the only Arizona construction firm on the Inc. Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. We have earned multiple appearances on AZ Big Media’s Most Admired Companies list, and ranked No. 1 for Healthiest Employers for two consecutive years. Our people and our culture have also created an atmosphere that encourages going above and beyond for our clients and our community. Our team’s dedication to its craft has earned us NAIOP (CREDA) Arizona General Contractor of the Year six times, while at the same time donating more than $1 million annually to community organizations. Our strategic vision focuses on supporting prelease transactions, competitively bidding projects of all sizes, and fostering our altruistic service culture by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character who want to make a genuine impact on our communities. 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

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