Federal Project Executive

Federal Project Executive

Phoenix

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.

A Willmeng Federal Project Executive (PX) is a senior leader who drives the success of large, complex federal projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring every phase meets rigorous government standards. Operating at a strategic level, the PX connects project teams, clients, and company leadership—aligning day-to-day execution with Willmeng's high expectations and federal compliance requirements. This role champions operational excellence, proactive problem-solving, and strong relationships to deliver outstanding results on every federal project.

What you will accomplish

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for large federal construction projects, guiding teams from start to finish.
• Mentors and supports project managers, superintendents, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensures strict compliance with all federal regulations, contract terms, and safety standards, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements.
• Proactively identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks, resolving issues as they arise.
• Develops and manages project budgets, tracks financial performance, and approves spending plans and change orders.
• Acts as the primary liaison with federal clients and agencies, managing expectations and building strong relationships.
• Drives business development by pursuing new federal contracts, leading proposals, and negotiating terms.
• Oversees clear communication and reporting, ensuring all project documentation meets federal and company standards.
• Leads pre-construction planning, staffing, and the establishment of work plans, policies, and procedures for project success.

What we would like you to have

• Holds a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; extensive experience may substitute.
• Brings 5–7+ years of progressive construction management experience, including success on large federal projects.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of construction processes, quality standards, and federal regulations.
• Builds, leads, and mentors high-performing teams, ensuring accountability and project excellence.
• Possesses strong business acumen in contract terms, financial management, and business development.
• Excels in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving to drive results and manage client relationships.

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…