Williams Contracting Inc

Product & Costing Manager 

Location: Olympia, WA - In-Office (Local Site & Vendor Visits Required)

Build It Right Before It's Built

Williams Contracting Inc is a full-service design-build residential contractor specializing in custom homes and high-end remodels. With an integrated in-house design and construction team, the company delivers projects through disciplined planning, proactive communication, and elevated craftsmanship. Every project is executed with a commitment to margin protection, quality control, and an exceptional client experience.

The Product & Costing Manager is a senior operational leader responsible for protecting project margins through accurate pricing, strategic vendor management, and disciplined procurement oversight. This role sits at the intersection of design, sales, and construction, ensuring selections are cost-aligned, estimates are precise, materials are ordered correctly, and vendor relationships are optimized for performance and profitability. This is a high-accountability position requiring strong financial acumen, systems thinking, and cross-functional leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Costing & Estimating

• Develop and maintain accurate cost databases
• Review and validate all project estimates before approval
• Identify margin risks and cost discrepancies
• Collaborate with sales and design to ensure budget alignment

Vendor & Procurement Management

• Build and manage strategic supplier relationships
• Negotiate pricing and improve rebate/margin opportunities
• Standardize product offerings where appropriate
• Oversee purchasing, order accuracy, and delivery timelines

Operational Alignment

• Coordinate with design and construction to ensure selections are constructible and cost-viable
• Prevent scope gaps and change order exposure
• Maintain documentation accuracy across all active projects

Performance Metrics

• Estimate accuracy
• Margin protection
• Vendor pricing improvements
• Order accuracy and on-time delivery

Qualifications

• 5 or more years in construction estimating, purchasing, or cost control
• Strong understanding of residential remodeling materials and pricing structures
• Experience negotiating with vendors and managing supplier relationships
• Close attention to detail and financial discipline
• Process-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills
• Proficiency with estimating and project management software

Pay and Benefits

• Full-time, W-2 Employment
• Pay: $25 to $30 per hour, based on experience
• Performance-based bonuses are paid quarterly based on estimate accuracy, margin performance, and procurement efficiency.
• Health insurance with 75% of the premium paid by the company (eligible after 60 days)
• IRA with 3% company match (eligible after 1 year)
• 2 weeks PTO after 1 year
• Sick time accrued at 1 hour per 40 hours worked
• Mileage reimbursement provided for jobsite and vendor travel.

Why Williams Contracting

At Williams Contracting, the Product & Costing Manager plays a strategic role in safeguarding profitability and operational discipline. By centralizing costing and procurement under one accountable leader, we reduce internal friction, strengthen vendor partnerships, and ensure every project begins with financial clarity and ends with protected margins.

Williams Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to any protected status and provide reasonable accommodations as required by law.