What are the responsibilities and job description for the Estimator I position at Willmeng Construction, Inc.?
About Willmeng
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
We are looking for an early career Estimator who will support and work with pre-construction/business development staff in the review of project plans, requirements and specifications. The Estimator shall perform quantity take-offs, pricing, and bidding of construction projects and have knowledge of construction costs and principles while adhering to Willmeng’s quality standards and client satisfaction.
What you will accomplish
- Create conceptual and detailed budgets independently without relying on subcontractors.
- Collaborate with architects, owners, and operations teams to refine budgets throughout the design process.
- Present budgets to clients professionally and facilitate discussions when alignment issues arise.
- Explain budget changes clearly to team members after engineering reviews.
- Work collaboratively to meet all client deliverables.
- Manage multiple bids simultaneously with tight deadlines.
- Maintain accuracy while handling numerous projects concurrently.
What we would like you to have
- Strong independent work ethic with ability to function without support staff.
- Excellent communication skills with ability to read audiences and deliver messages effectively.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project).
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, and other BIM software.
- Comprehensive understanding of construction costs and principles.
- Experience with OnScreen Take-off, Excel macros, and other estimating software.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize, and execute under pressure.
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
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.
