PROJECT MANAGER

Deacon Construction is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a diverse slate of commercial projects across Northern California. If you thrive on building strong client relationships, delivering profitable jobs, and mentoring high‐performing teams, we’d love to talk.

• People‐first culture: mentorship, training, and growth opportunities for our people. 
• Meaningful work: projects that shape communities—Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Multi‑Family, Mixed‑Use, Senior Housing/Memory Care, and Affordable Housing.
• Stability & growth: privately held, financially strong, active across the West Coast.
• Community & connection: volunteer events, summer picnics, and a safety culture that puts people first.

• Financial performance: develop budgets, track cost codes, approve invoices, and protect positive job margins.
• Schedule management: Collaborate with Supers to build and maintain the master schedule, issuing look-ahead updates and recovery plans.
• Contract administration: negotiate subcontracts, ensure strict compliance with scopes, specs, and owner contracts.
• Client & partner relations: cultivate long‑term relationships with owners, architects, and trade partners; provide transparent, timely reporting.
• Team leadership: manage, train, and supervise project engineers and coordinators; foster a collaborative, accountable atmosphere.
• Risk & quality: drive RFIs, submittals, change orders, and quality‑control processes; coordinate inspections and testing.
• Close‑out: compile as‑builts, warranties, O&M manuals, and final accounting to ensure a smooth hand‑off.

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years of project management experience with a proven record of successful commercial projects.
• Solid understanding of estimating, scheduling, contract law, and construction means & methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project, Procore, or similar project‑management tools.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills—able to juggle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.

• Experience in one or more of our core practice areas: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Multi‑Family, Mixed‑Use, Senior Housing, or Affordable Housing.
• LEED AP, CCM, or PMP certification.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Performance bonus program.
• Professional development support—tuition, certifications, and leadership training.
• Paid time off, holidays, and fun company events!