Project Manager- Heavy Civil

Project Manager
- Heavy Civil

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.

As a Heavy Civil Project Manager at Willmeng, you are the driving force behind project success from preconstruction through closeout. You lead the team in developing budgets, schedules, and contracts, ensuring every phase aligns with client goals and Willmeng's standards of excellence. You hire and manage subcontractors, oversee quality and safety, and proactively resolve challenges as they arise—whether in the field or with agency officials.

Acting as the central point of communication, you connect owners, designers, and field teams, fostering collaboration, informed decision-making, and a solutions-driven approach that delivers results for our clients and communities.

• Leads project planning, scheduling, and workflow to keep teams aligned and projects on track.
• Sets clear project objectives, policies, and performance standards in line with Willmeng's values.
• Oversees subcontractor management, contract negotiations, and timely issuance of agreements.
• Drives budget management, cost control, and financial forecasting for project success.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, designers, field teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Manages change orders, contract revisions, and monthly owner billings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Champions safety, quality, and compliance across all project activities.
• Motivates, develops, and leads project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Represents Willmeng with professionalism, building strong client relationships and upholding our reputation in the industry.

• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management preferred; 5–15 years of heavy civil experience or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of construction risk management, safety standards, and industry best practices.
• Strong time management and logical decision-making skills, even under pressure.
• Willing and able to travel extensively to support projects across multiple sites.
• Proven ability to motivate, lead, and organize high-performing teams.
• Committed to Willmeng's culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

• 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.

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
• Team-building activities, including…