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Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal at Willmeng Construction
PhoenixFull-timeOperationsPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">About Willmeng</span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Since 1977, Arizona-based commercial general contractor Willmeng Construction has been committed to staying true to building excellence and preserving the company’s high value to the clients we serve. Willmeng gives back to our 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, and Best Places to Work by Phoenix Business Journal. </span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Our strategic vision focuses on three fundamental aspects: supporting prelease transactions, maintaining our ability to competitively bid projects small and large, and fostering the “altruistic service” corporate culture established by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character.</span></p></div><p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>The Role</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">The Project Manager is responsible for the day-to-day execution of assigned Parks & Recreation projects (e.g., parks, community recreation facilities, aquatic centers, sports fields/courts, trailheads, and related site amenities). This includes managing, coordinating, and supervising subcontractors, vendors, and internal personnel to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with Willmeng’s quality standards. The Project Manager also provides oversight and support to the Superintendent and actively promotes Willmeng’s safety culture.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>What you will accomplish</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Lead Parks & Recreation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control measures while monitoring project costs and profitability.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Process and manage subcontractor payments, change orders, and monthly cost reporting.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners and stakeholders, leading meetings and providing regular status updates.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Supervise and mentor project team members, including Superintendents and subcontractors, to maintain strong field coordination and performance.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Review construction documents and specifications and ensure compliance with safety regulations and project requirements.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Manage project documentation, permits, inspections, and closeout activities efficiently, including coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and Parks & Recreation representatives.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>What we would like you to have</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">BS or MS in Construction Engineering preferred, or a BS in Engineering with relevant experience.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">3–5 years of Project Manager experience preferred.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Experience with estimating and conceptual estimating.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and public-sector stakeholders.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;">Proficiency in construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, and Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong>You’re inspired by our values</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Altruistic - Our foundation is built upon the authentic, selfless concern we share for the success and wellbeing of others.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Compensation </span></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">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.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);">Benefits</span></strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employee Stock Ownership Plan</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Discretionary annual bonus <br></span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">401k with employer match</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Employee medical, dental, and vision insurance 100% covered, with options to add dependents at 50% coverage by Willmeng</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Flexible Time Off Policy</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">9 paid company holidays</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">3 consecutive weeks of parental bonding leave, with an additional 3-5 weeks of disability leave for delivery recovery</span></li>
<li style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Spacious break rooms with healthy meals & snacks provided at no additional cost</span></li>
<li style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Team-building activities, including volunteer opportunities </span></li>
</ul><div class="content-conclusion"><p><span style="color: rgb(52, 73, 94);"><strong><span style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">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.</span></strong></span></p></div>