Federal Project Executive

The Role

A Willmeng Federal Project Executive (PX) is a senior leader who drives the success of large, complex federal projects from kickoff through closeout, ensuring every phase meets rigorous government standards. Operating at a strategic level, the PX connects project teams, clients, and company leadership—aligning day-to-day execution with Willmeng’s high expectations and federal compliance requirements. This role champions operational excellence, proactive problem-solving, and strong relationships to deliver outstanding results on every federal project.

What you will accomplish

• Provides strategic leadership and oversight for large federal construction projects, guiding teams from start to finish.
• Mentors and supports project managers, superintendents, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensures strict compliance with all federal regulations, contract terms, and safety standards, including Davis-Bacon Act requirements.
• Proactively identifies, analyzes, and mitigates project risks, resolving issues as they arise.
• Develops and manages project budgets, tracks financial performance, and approves spending plans and change orders.
• Acts as the primary liaison with federal clients and agencies, managing expectations and building strong relationships.
• Drives business development by pursuing new federal contracts, leading proposals, and negotiating terms.
• Oversees clear communication and reporting, ensuring all project documentation meets federal and company standards.
• Leads pre-construction planning, staffing, and the establishment of work plans, policies, and procedures for project success.

What we would like you to have

• Holds a bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field; extensive experience may substitute.
• Brings 5–7+ years of progressive construction management experience, including success on large federal projects.
• Demonstrates expert knowledge of construction processes, quality standards, and federal regulations.
• Builds, leads, and mentors high-performing teams, ensuring accountability and project excellence.
• Possesses strong business acumen in contract terms, financial management, and business development.
• Excels in communication, negotiation, and problem-solving to drive results and manage client relationships.

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