Project Coordinator - Civil Construction

Gary Merlino Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company participation

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Performance based bonus

Paid time off (PTO) 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 in Seattle/Bellevue area is seeking a Project Coordinator to join the team. You’ll support field teams, help manage budgets, and keep project scheduling on track, with a launchpad toward a Project Engineer role.

This role offers exposure to large civil projects, mentorship from experienced professionals, and a path to accelerated career growth within GMCC's self-performing workforce.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication, and teamwork.
• Self-motivated with a solid work ethic and attention to detail.
• Able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organization and time management skills.
• Willingness to grow toward project engineering roles.

Responsibilities

• Support field teams to keep projects moving and resolve issues quickly.
• Assist with project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Help process invoices, subcontractor payments, and owner billings.
• Aiding and learning from the project team to ensure overall project workflow.
• Maintain project scheduling and updates.
• Manage submittals, documentation, and project workflow.
• Facilitate change orders and time-and-materials work.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Time management

Creativity

Conflict resolution

Job description

Project Coordinator - Civil Construction

• Seattle, WA

PROJECT COORDINATOR – CIVIL CONSTRUCTION

Seattle/Bellevue Area

Start Your Career Where Projects Are Built - Not Just Managed

If you’re looking to launch a career in project management and want real-world experience, responsibility, and a clear path for growth, this is your opportunity.

The construction industry is one of the best environments to develop project management skills, combining planning, budgeting, scheduling, problem-solving, and team coordination in a fast-paced, high-impact setting. At GMCC, you won’t just learn theory, you’ll gain hands-on experience from day one.

Gary Merlino Construction Co., Inc. (GMCC) is a locally owned, privately held general contractor specializing in heavy civil construction. With decades of proven success, GMCC has grown into one of the largest and most diversified contractors in the Puget Sound region while self-performing 85-90% of our work, giving our team unmatched exposure and learning opportunities.

As a recognized industry leader, GMCC offers employees the opportunity to contribute to high-impact, complex projects that shape the local community. You’ll be part of a collaborative, high-performing team where you’ll gain broad exposure across multiple civil disciplines and benefit from accelerated career growth.

We are currently seeking a Project Coordinator to join our team in the Seattle/Bellevue area, with a clear growth path into a Project Engineer role.

What You’ll Learn & Support

• Supporting field teams to keep projects moving and resolve issues quickly
• Assisting with project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting
• Helping process invoices, subcontractor payments, and owner billings
• Aiding and learning fromproject team to ensure overall project workflow
• Maintaining project scheduling and updates
• Managing submittals, documentation, and project workflow
• Facilitating change orders and time-and-materials work

Career Growth Path

This role is designed as a launching point into construction project management. You’ll gain the experience, mentorship, and exposure needed to grow into a Project Engineer role and beyond.

What We’re Looking For

• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic
• Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Solid problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Creativity and initiative in approaching challenges
• Ability to navigate and support conflict resolution

Why Start Here?

• Hands-on exposure to both field operations and office management
• Opportunity to work on diverse, large-scale civil projects
• A clear pathway to becoming a Project Engineer and beyond
• Mentorship from experienced industry professionals
• Accelerated career growth at a company that self-performs most if its work

Compensation & Benefits That Compete

• 401(k) with company participation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Performance based bonus
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Life insurance and AD&DD coverage
• Long-term disability benefits
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Discounted gym memberships

We are a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. We do not illegally discriminate in our employment decisions based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, veteran status or pregnancy, or any other basis prohibited by local or federal law.

We are also an Affiantative Action Employer and are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in our employment selection process.