Project Manager - Civil Construction

Gary Merlino Construction; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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 Co., Inc. (GMCC) in the Seattle area is seeking a Project Manager – Civil Construction to lead complex heavy civil projects from start to finish.

Join a locally owned contractor with decades of experience and a strong focus on delivering on-time, on-budget projects while maintaining the highest quality standards. This role offers hands-on leadership across multiple civil disciplines and broad exposure to project leadership in a collaborative team.

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

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER – CIVIL CONSTRUCTION Seattle/Bellevue Area

If you’re looking for greater ownership, leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to drive complex projects from start to finish, this is your next step.

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 lead 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 play a key role in delivering successful projects.

What You’ll Own

In this role, you will be responsible for overall project success, including:

• 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

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

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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