Civil Construction Project Manager - Lead High-Impact Projects

Gary Merlino Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Performance based bonus

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Life insurance and AD&D coverage

Long‑term disability benefits

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Seattle/Bellevue area to lead complex civil construction projects from start to finish.

You will own budgets, drive real-time problem solving with field teams, and manage schedules and subcontractor payments to ensure profitability and on-time delivery. You will develop relationships with owners and contractors, forecast costs, and maintain high quality standards across projects while adhering to safety and compliance

Qualifications

• Responsibilities require leading field teams to drive execution.
• Managing project team and overall project workflow.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with owners and contractors to align project goals.
• Taking full ownership of project budgets, cost tracking, and financial performance.
• Leading forecasting and cost-performance strategies to ensure profitability.
• Managing billing, subcontractor payments, and cost control.
• Overseeing and maintaining project schedules.
• Directing change orders and time-and-material work.

Responsibilities

• Leading and collaborating with field teams to drive execution and solve problems in real time
• Managing project team and overall project workflow
• Developing and maintaining relationships with owners and contractors to ensure project alignment
• Taking full ownership of project budgets, cost tracking, and financial performance
• Leading forecasting and cost performance strategies to ensure profitability
• Managing billing, subcontractor payments, and cost control
• Overseeing and maintaining project schedules
• Directing change orders and time‑and‑materials work
• Ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Schedule management

Stakeholder relations

Cost forecasting

Job description

Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Manager for the Seattle/Bellevue area to lead complex civil construction projects from start to finish.

You will own budgets, drive real-time problem solving with field teams, and manage schedules and subcontractor payments to ensure profitability and on-time delivery. You will develop relationships with owners and contractors, forecast costs, and maintain high quality standards across projects while adhering to safety and compliance