PROJECT MANAGER

Deacon; North Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Auto allowance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Sick time and vacation

Promote-from-within culture

Job summary

Deacon Construction is seeking a Project Manager for the Special Projects Division in Portland. This role owns projects from preconstruction to close-out, coordinating with the Superintendent and managing financial performance, scheduling, and subcontractor relationships.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction management, a degree in construction management or related field, and strong communication skills to build lasting relationships with owners and trade partners.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in construction management with special projects or tenant improvement history.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication with owners, architects, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Own projects from preconstruction through close-out, including estimating, budgeting, procurement, and financial performance.
• Maintain positive job margins through every phase of the project.
• Manage the project team in collaboration with the Superintendent to keep projects on or ahead of schedule.
• Drive and cultivate long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings, provide timely reporting, and keep stakeholders informed.
• Handle contract compliance, change orders, submittals, subcontracts, insurance, and close-out.
• Manage subcontractor lists, schedules, and scope coverage throughout the lifecycle.
• Contribute to conceptual budgeting and budget management.

Skills

Construction management

Client relationship

Tenant improvement

Education

Construction Management degree

Tools

Procore

Job description

Deacon Construction is seeking a Project Manager to join our Special Projects Division in Portland. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering excellent work, and know how to build lasting relationships with clients and trade partners, we would love to talk. Projects in this division typically range from $100K to $5 million, and you will own them from start to finish.

WHO WE ARE

At Deacon, we believe that great projects are built by great people, and great people deserve a place where they are genuinely valued. Our focus is simple: put our people first, build excellent projects, and maintain the long-standing client relationships that have defined our reputation for over 45 years.

We work hard. We take pride in what we build and hold ourselves to a high standard. But we also know that the best teams are ones that enjoy showing up every day, and that means taking time to connect, celebrate, and have fun along the way. Whether it is a summer picnic, a jobsite BBQ, a holiday party, or one of the many events we organize throughout the year, we make it a priority to keep that sense of community alive.

As we continue to grow across the West Coast and Mountain West, we are committed to maintaining the heart of who Deacon is: people who care about their work, their teams, and each other.

WHY JOIN DEACON?

• People-first culture with mentorship, training, and real opportunities for advancement as we expand across the West Coast and Mountain West.
• Meaningful work across a diverse range of project types and market sectors, at a pace that keeps things interesting.
• Stability and growth: privately held, financially strong, and expanding for over 45 years. As Deacon grows, so do the opportunities for our people.
• Modern tools including Procore to keep your projects running efficiently.
• A team that works hard and has fun doing it: office events, summer picnics, holiday parties, and jobsite BBQs throughout the year.
• Community involvement through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee.

SPECIAL PROJECTS PRACTICE AREAS

• Retail
• Hospitality
• Grocery

ABOUT THE ROLE

As Project Manager in our Special Projects Division, you will own your projects from preconstruction through close-out, working across a diverse mix of tenant improvement and commercial renovation work. You will partner closely with your Superintendent and manage all aspects of financial performance, scheduling, client communication, and subcontractor relationships, all while living Deacon’s core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Commitment to Excellence.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own your projects from preconstruction through close-out, including estimating, budgeting, procurement, and overall financial performance.
• Maintain positive job margins through every phase of the project.
• Manage the project team in close collaboration with the Superintendent, keeping projects on or ahead of schedule.
• Drive and cultivate long-term relationships with clients, architects, and subcontractors.
• Lead project meetings, deliver timely and transparent reporting, and keep all stakeholders informed.
• Handle contract compliance, change orders, submittals, subcontracts, insurance, material procurement, logistics, as-builts, and close-out.
• Manage subcontractor lists, schedules, and scope coverage throughout the project lifecycle.
• Contribute to conceptual budgeting and collaborate with the team on estimation review and budget management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 or more years of experience in construction management with relevant Special Projects or tenant improvement history.
• Degree in Construction Management or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize across multiple active projects simultaneously.
• Solid understanding of estimating, scheduling, contract administration, and construction means and methods.
• Strong communicator who can build lasting relationships with owners, architects, and subcontractors.
• Comfortable with construction software and project management tools; experience with Procore is a plus.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience

Bonus

Performance-based incentives

Auto allowance

Monthly vehicle allowance

Retirement

401(k) with company match

Development

Tuition reimbursement & leadership training

Time off

Sick time and vacation

Promote-from-within culture

Deacon Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Deacon Construction maintains a drug and alcohol-free workplace.