FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • Santa Rosa, CA
Ghilotti Construction Company Announces promotion of Antonio Mencarini, PE, to Area Manager.
Antonio Mencarini, PE, has been promoted to Area Manager, leading GCC’s Division 10 operations across three North Bay counties.
Ghilotti Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Antonio (Tony) Mencarini, PE, to Area Manager. In this role, Antonio will provide operational, financial, and strategic leadership for GCC’s Division 10 business segment, overseeing project execution, client relationships, organizational development, risk management, financial performance, and market strategy across GCC’s operations in Sonoma, Marin, and Napa Counties.
Antonio Mencarini, PE
AREA MANAGER
8.5 years at GCC • 28 years in the industry
B.S. Civil Engineering, Santa Clara University
A Northern California native, Antonio was born in San Francisco and raised in Pacifica where he graduated from Terra Nova High School before earning a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Santa Clara University. His career reflects a strong commitment to the construction and engineering industry, built upon a foundation of technical expertise, leadership, and continuous professional growth.
Throughout his career, Antonio has held leadership positions across both the consulting and construction industries, including Manager of Field Operations at Langan Treadwell & Rollo, Inc., Project Manager at A&B Construction, Senior Project Manager at Ghilotti Construction Company (GCC), and now Area Manager. A licensed Professional Engineer, Antonio combines practical field experience, strong business acumen, and a steadfast commitment to excellence, earning the trust and respect of clients, colleagues, and industry partners alike.
During his tenure at GCC, Antonio has successfully led several of the company’s most significant and complex infrastructure and development projects, including the SOMO Development in Rohnert Park, Lagoon Valley Development in Vacaville, Water Street Improvements in Petaluma, and the Tierra de Rosas Development in Santa Rosa. His ability to deliver successful projects while building strong relationships with clients, public agencies, subcontractors, and team members has earned him widespread respect throughout the industry.
LEADERSHIP FOR THE FUTURE
Antonio’s leadership style is defined by accountability, collaboration, and a commitment to developing high-performing teams. He has consistently demonstrated the ability to mentor emerging leaders, solve complex challenges, and drive results while maintaining GCC’s reputation for quality, safety, and client service.
Antonio currently serves on the Executive Board of the Northern California Engineering Contractors Association (ECA). He previously served as President of the Association in 2023 and was honored with the Golden Hard Hat Award in 2018 for his contributions to the construction of the Miracle League Baseball Field in Petaluma, a project dedicated to providing inclusive recreational opportunities for children of all abilities.
As Area Manager, Antonio will focus on advancing operational excellence across GCC’s public works and infrastructure portfolio, strengthening relationships with agency and private-sector partners, developing the next generation of leaders, enhancing risk management practices, and positioning Division 10 for continued growth and success throughout Northern California.
Please join us in congratulating Antonio on this well-deserved promotion and in wishing him continued success in his new leadership role.
Congratulations, Antonio!
ABOUT GHILOTTI CONSTRUCTION COMPANY
Founded in 1914 and proudly 100% employee-owned, Ghilotti Construction Company is one of Northern California’s leading heavy civil construction firms. GCC provides grading, paving, underground utilities, concrete, bridge construction, site development, and infrastructure services for both public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the region. With more than a century of engineering expertise and a tradition of quality, safety, and innovation, GCC remains committed to building the infrastructure that supports Northern California’s future.