Project Manager

Willmeng Construction; Phoenix; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects. You will ensure successful project delivery while managing budgets and schedules. Ideal candidates have 3 - 5 years of experience in project management and proficiency in construction software. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package including employee stock ownership, a wellness program, and flexible time off.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Discretionary annual bonus

401k with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off Policy

Paid company holidays

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of project manager experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating and conceptual estimating.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and quality control measures.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Project management

Commercial construction

Client relationship development

Construction software proficiency

Education

BS or MS in Construction Engineering or relevant experience

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Sage

Microsoft Office Suite

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 for their assigned project(s) including managing, coordinating, and supervising subcontractors, vendors, and personnel to ensure the work is completed on time, within budget, while adhering to Willmeng’s quality standards. The Project Manager is also responsible for the oversight and support of the superintendent, as well as the promotion of company safety culture.

What you will accomplish

• Lead commercial 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 primary point of contact for project owners, leading meetings and providing regular status updates.
• Supervise and mentor project team members, including superintendents and subcontractors.
• Review construction documents, specifications, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Manage project documentation, permits, inspections, and closeout activities efficiently.

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 project manager experience preferred.
• Experience with estimating and conceptual estimating.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with potential clients.
• Proficient 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.