Project Engineer- Heavy Civil

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. 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.

What you will accomplish

• 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.

What we would like you to have

• 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).

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 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.

Compensation 

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.

Benefits

• 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