Heavy Civil Project Engineer

About Willmeng

Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to building excellence and preserving the company's high value to the clients they serve. Willmeng gives back to their community and has been recognized for a multitude of awards for project excellence and company culture, including:

• Contractor of the Year by AZRE Magazine
• #1 General Contractor by Ranking Arizona
• Best Workplace by Inc. Magazine
• General Contractor of the Year by NAIOP
• Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal

The Role

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.

• 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.
• Maintains 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering preferred; 0–3 years’ experience in heavy civil construction or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong understanding of civil construction methods, industry standards, and government regulations.
• Proficient with P6 scheduling, Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, On Center OST, and MS Project.
• Excellent 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.

Pay

Willmeng offers a comprehensive benefits package along with a total compensation package that includes:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 401(k) 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
• Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities

Benefits

Willmeng places a strong emphasis on culture, offering a unique and special environment where different personalities come together and contribute to a rich, strong, and uniquely different culture. This includes:

• A true family feel
• The opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for both clients and employees
• A focus on culture that includes:
• Altruistic - Authentic, selfless concern for the success and wellbeing of others
• Fair 360 - Kindness through understanding and caring more than may seem reasonable
• Strategic - Clarity of vision, rigor of thought, and character of word
• Sincere - No facades, only genuine elevations of truth, trust, and wholehearted loyalty
• Nimble - Balance of resourcefulness, responsiveness, and adaptability, strengthened by being well-rounded in the market to serve at the highest levels