Project Engineer
Willmeng Construction
Albuquerque, NM · Posted February 3, 2026
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November 2026
- #2Best cities for junior jobs in the Southwest39% · of 44
- #3Best college towns for junior jobs in the Southwest40% · of 32
- #11Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree in the Southwest18% · of 37
- #11Cities hosting the most business conferences in the Southwest5 conferences · of 16
- #12Cities where the biggest share of jobs do not need a four-year degree18% · of 100
- #12Best cities for entry-level and junior jobs39% · of 100
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About the job
About Willmeng
Arizona-based Willmeng Construction is a 100-percent employee-owned general contractor that has been dedicated to helping our people build their “Genuine Place of Purpose” since 1977. We prioritize our exceptional company culture, which has us ranked in the Top 5 of the Phoenix Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for more than a decade and made us the only Arizona construction firm on the Inc. Best Workplaces list for three consecutive years. We have earned multiple appearances on AZ Big Media’s Most Admired Companies list, and ranked No. 1 for Healthiest Employers for two consecutive years.
Our people and our culture have also created an atmosphere that encourages going above and beyond for our clients and our community. Our team’s dedication to its craft has earned us NAIOP (CREDA) Arizona General Contractor of the Year six times, while at the same time donating more than $1 million annually to community organizations.
Our strategic vision focuses on supporting prelease transactions, competitively bidding projects of all sizes, and fostering our altruistic service culture by recruiting highly talented individuals of great character who want to make a genuine impact on our communities.
The Role
The Project Engineer is responsible for assisting the Project Manager in achieving the project's financial and schedule goals through effective management resulting in the delivery of a quality product to a satisfied customer. This success includes, but is not limited to, providing a safe work environment and ensuring the company is subjected to minimum risk. Project Engineers assist in a hands-on, team-focused environment in all aspects of projects from startup through closeout.
What you will accomplish
Assists with subcontractors and subcontracts as needed in areas such as; scope review, internal requests, change orders, buyout and communication.
Manages the billing process in coordination with the Project Manager.
Assist the superintendent as needed with items such as assembling RFI’s, research, supervise subcontractors and permits.
Coordinates and assembles project close out documents; warranty/operations and maintenance manuals.
Manages all document control of RFI’s submittals, procurement, subcontractor change orders, correspondence, permits, drawings, specs, punch lists, as-builts, and reports in a systematic and traceable manner.
Manages request from client, subcontractors or superintendents such as; warranty work requests, drawing reading and transmittals.
Active member of budget process (works with project manager to manage and adjust project budgets and prepares the necessary budget paperwork for the monthly budget meetings).
Coordinates with accounting in regards to initiating a job set-up by pulling a job number, filling out the owner checklists, ensure that the subcontractors are pre-qualified, and setting up the budget & prime contract in Procore.
Assist in preparing owner checklists, submittal and coordination with accounting.
Attends job walks (Pre-construction owner, Pre-bid subcontractor, and Project Progress).
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 construction engineering experience.
Mechanical experience with heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.
Strong interpersonal skills and desire to work in a collaborative environment.
Proficient in construction software (Procore preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
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
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.