PROJECT ENGINEER

Deacon Construction is seeking a motivated Project Engineer to support our project teams across the West Coast. If you thrive on organization, love solving real‑time construction challenges, and want a clear path to Project Manager and beyond, we’d love to talk.

• People‑first culture: Your growth matters. Most of our long-term employees have risen through the PE path to PM, Superintendent, and Executive roles.
• Meaningful work: A wide mix of projects that shape communities—from neighborhood grocery stores to full‑service hotels and senior‑living campuses.
• Stability & growth: Privately held, financially strong, and expanding across the West Coast.
• Community & connection: Volunteer events, summer picnics, jobsite BBQs, and a safety culture that puts people first.

• Assist Superintendents and Project Managers in day‑to‑day site management to ensure schedule and quality goals are met.
• Manage the RFI and submittal process from creation through close‑out.
• Process owner billings, track job‑cost codes, and resolve project‑related accounting items.
• Maintain daily logs, progress photos, material procurement logs, change orders, and close‑out documents.
• Help create and update project schedules (MS Project preferred).
• Coordinate subcontractor insurance, bonds, and compliance paperwork.
• Support project safety by attending daily huddles and documenting inspections.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture or equivalent practical experience.
• Ability to read plans, specs, and shop drawings; strong understanding of construction means & methods.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; working knowledge of Procore, Prolog, and MS Project is a plus.

• Internship or 1–3 years of experience on commercial construction projects.
• Familiarity with job‑cost accounting and document‑control software.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid certifications.
• Paid time off, holidays, and fun company events.
• A clear career ladder from Project Engineer to Project Manager and beyond.