Project Engineer - Civil Construction

Gary Merlino Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; 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 is seeking a Project Engineer for the Seattle/Bellevue area to own project budgets, schedules, and coordination with field teams. The role offers exposure to multiple civil disciplines, with a path toward accelerated career growth within a privately held general contractor.

You will manage submittals, documentation, and change orders while driving cost control and timely project delivery on complex civil projects.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Collaborating with field teams to drive execution and solve problems in real time.
• Taking ownership of project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Driving billing, subcontractor payments, and cost control.
• Helping lead forecasting and cost performance strategies.
• Building and maintaining project schedules.
• Managing submittals, documentation, and project flow.
• Handling change orders and time‑and‑materials work with confidence.

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

PROJECT ENGINEER – CIVIL CONSTRUCTIONSeattle/Bellevue Area

If you’re looking for more responsibility, faster career growth, and real project ownership, this is your opportunity.

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 hands‑on experience.

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 Engineer to join our team in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

What You’ll Own

In this role, you will play a key part in driving project success by:

• Collaborating
• with field teams to drive execution and solve problems in real timeTaking ownership
• of project budgets, cost tracking, and financial reportingDriving
• billing, subcontractor payments, and cost controlHelping lead
• forecasting and cost performance strategiesBuilding
• and maintaining project schedulesManaging
• submittals, documentation, and project flowHandling
• change orders and time-and-materials work with confidence

Compensation & Benefits That Compete

GMCC offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• 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

If you’re looking to join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and long‑term career development , we encourage you to apply.

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.

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