Heavy Civil Project Manager

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 served. Willmeng gives back to the 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 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.

What you will accomplish

• 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.
• Captivates and motivates, leads, and organizes high-performing teams.
• Represents Willmeng with professionalism, building strong client relationships and upholding our reputation in the industry.

Qualifications

• 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.

Pay

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 volunteer opportunities

Benefits

Willmeng places nothing more important to the organizational health of the company than its overall focus on culture. By bringing different personalities together and embracing their individual contributions, the culture is rich, strong, and uniquely different. With a true family feel and the opportunity to participate in building a genuine place of purpose for clients and employees, Willmeng has the distinct advantage of something exceptional and special in the culture.