Project Manager - Civil Construction

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

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.

We are currently seeking a Project Manager to join our team in the Seattle/Bellevue area.

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

If you’re looking to join a company that values integrity, teamwork, and long‑term career development—and are ready to take the next step into project leadership.

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 Aff­ir­mative Action Employer and are committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in our employment selection process.