PreCon Manager

Willmeng Construction, Inc.; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

401k with employer match

Comprehensive health insurance

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid company holidays

Parental bonding leave

Meal provisions

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Salt Lake City is seeking a Precon Manager to oversee project planning and bidding processes. The successful candidate will have a strong background in preconstruction, managing multiple bids, and developing budgets independently. Key qualifications include over 8 years in estimating roles and proficiency in industry-relevant software. The position offers competitive compensation, employee ownership, and extensive benefits, emphasizing a strong company culture focused on community and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in preconstruction or estimating roles.
• Proficiency with OnScreen Takeoff, Excel macros, and other estimating software.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, methods, and principles.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM tools.
• Strong knowledge of construction costs, methods, and principles.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with preconstruction and business development teams on project plans.
• Perform quantity take-offs and prepare pricing for construction projects.
• Manage multiple bids simultaneously and ensure adherence to quality benchmarks.
• 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.

Skills

Estimating

Preconstruction

Budget management

Client relations

Tools

OnScreen Takeoff

Excel macros

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM tools

Job description

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Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company’s high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture including Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine, #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona, Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine, General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal.

Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the “altruistic service” corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.

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.

• 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

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.