Austin Williams

About Austin Williams

I lead Pre-Construction at RECON, a Top 5 Solar EPC in Illinois (#4 in 2024).I am responsible for delivering bids that developers can take to the bank.As a veteran in the solar industry, and a former developer myself, I know what it takes to build high quality solar projects for investors.I operate with integrity and look forward to connecting with developers that need a competent construction company for solar projects in Illinois and the greater Midwest Markets.

Experience

1. Pre-construction Manager

   Recon Corporation, Inc

   Jan 2026 — Present

   I lead the front-end development of solar EPC projects from early feasibility through contract execution and handoff to Project Management.My responsibility is simple: make projects buildable before they hit the field.Scope includes:• Conceptual and detailed estimating• Constructability and value engineering• Bid strategy and subcontractor pre-qualification• Procurement planning aligned with interconnection constraints• Risk registers and baseline scheduling• Executive reporting on pipeline health and capacityI work directly with leadership, development teams, and operations to protect pricing accuracy, reduce risk exposure, and create schedule certainty.Primary focus: Illinois distributed generation and community solar within the Midwest.

Education

• Purdue University

  Bachelor of Sciences, Organizational Leadership and Supervision

  2005 — 2008

Skills

• Leadership
• Project Management
• Project Development
• Solar Energy