Heavy Civil Project Manager

Willmeng Construction; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Heavy Civil Project Manager to drive project success from preconstruction to closeout. The ideal candidate has 5–15 years of experience in heavy civil projects and a strong commitment to safety and quality. Responsibilities include leading project planning, managing subcontractors, and ensuring alignment with client goals. This role offers a competitive total compensation package including comprehensive benefits and employee ownership.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

401k with employer match

100% covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid company holidays

Parental bonding leave

Healthy meals & snacks provided

Team-building activities

Qualifications

• 5–15 years of heavy civil experience or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and industry best practices.
• Willing to travel extensively to support projects.

Responsibilities

• Leads project planning, scheduling, and workflow.
• Oversees subcontractor management and contract negotiations.
• Manages budget and financial forecasting for project success.

Skills

Construction risk management

Time management

Leadership skills

Decision-making under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, or Construction Management

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

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.
• Coordinates and communicates with owners, designers, field teams, and stakeholders to ensure alignment and resolve issues.
• Manages change orders, contract revisions, and monthly owner billings with accuracy and timeliness.
• Champions safety, quality, and compliance across all project activities.
• Motivates, develops, and leads project teams, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Represents Willmeng with professionalism, building strong client relationships and upholding our reputation in the industry.

What we would like you to have

• 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.

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.