Project Manager – Parks & Recreation / Municipal

Willmeng Construction; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Annual bonus

401k match

Full health coverage

Flexible PTO

9 holidays

Parental leave

Company meals

Team volunteering

Job summary

Willmeng Construction seeks a Project Manager to oversee Parks & Recreation projects, leading day-to-day execution, coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and internal staff to meet time, budget, and quality goals.

You will supervise the project team, engage with owners and stakeholders, and ensure safety compliance while maintaining Willmeng’s high standards. Strong scheduling, budgeting, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Construction Engineering preferred, or a BS in Engineering with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of Project Manager experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating and conceptual estimating.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and public-sector stakeholders.
• Proficiency in construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, and Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Lead Parks & Recreation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control measures while monitoring project costs and profitability.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues and maintain momentum.
• Process and manage subcontractor payments, change orders, and monthly cost reporting.
• Serve as primary contact for project owners and stakeholders, leading meetings and providing status updates.
• Mentor project team members to maintain strong field coordination and performance.
• Review construction documents and ensure compliance with safety regulations and project requirements.
• Manage project documentation, permits, inspections, and closeout activities with AHJs and Parks & Recreation.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract administration

Procore

Education

BS in Construction Engineering

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage

Job description

About Willmeng

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.

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.

The Role

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.

What you will accomplish

• Lead Parks & Recreation construction projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control measures while monitoring project costs and profitability.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues and maintain project momentum.
• Process and manage subcontractor payments, change orders, and monthly cost reporting.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project owners and stakeholders, leading meetings and providing regular status updates.
• Supervise and mentor project team members, including Superintendents and subcontractors, to maintain strong field coordination and performance.
• Review construction documents and specifications and ensure compliance with safety regulations and project requirements.
• Manage project documentation, permits, inspections, and closeout activities efficiently, including coordination with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) and Parks & Recreation representatives.

What we would like you to have

• BS or MS in Construction Engineering preferred, or a BS in Engineering with relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of Project Manager experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating and conceptual estimating.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients and public-sector stakeholders.
• Proficiency in construction software (Procore, Bluebeam, and Sage) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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

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.