Project Engineer- Heavy Civil Phoenix

Willmeng’s reputation as one of Arizona’s most reliable and quality general contracting firms is a direct result of our team and our commitment to hiring only the best.

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 Engineer at Willmeng, you play a key role in driving project success from the ground up. You coordinate technical activities, support field operations, and work closely with the Project Manager to plan, schedule, and execute project tasks. You ensure quality and safety standards are met, facilitate clear communication between all disciplines, and help keep the team aligned and moving forward.

You may be entrusted with day-to-day coordination with clients and internal teams, always representing Willmeng’s commitment to excellence, collaboration, and operational integrity on every project.

• Reviews submittals and shop drawings to ensure compliance with project specs and standards.
• Manages project documentation, RFIs, and schedule updates for seamless project controls.
• Tracks quantities, performs takeoffs, and verifies installed work for accuracy.
• Supports daily coordination and communication with Willmeng crews and subcontractors.
• Participates in owner, subcontractor, and internal team meetings to drive alignment.
• Monitors and enforces quality assurance and quality control on all work activities.
• Proactively identifies and resolves issues, supporting risk management and problem-solving.
• Organizes and prioritizes tasks to keep the project on schedule and within budget.
• Communicates clearly and consistently, upholding Willmeng’s standards of professionalism and teamwork.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; 0–3 years’ experience in heavy civil construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Solid understanding of civil construction methods, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Proficient with P6 scheduling, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, On Center OST, and MS Project.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• High energy, positive attitude, and a team-first mindset—motivates others and leads by example.
• Committed to Willmeng’s culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Access to reliable transportation (required).

• 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…