PROJECT MANAGER - PUBLIC WORKS

Deacon Construction, LLC; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance

Tuition reimbursement & leadership training

Sick time and vacation

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Deacon Construction, LLC in Sacramento is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its team. This full-cycle project management role emphasizes working on publicly funded projects, ensuring compliance with regulations, and managing various tasks including subcontractor oversight and budget controls.

The ideal candidate will have more than 5 years in project management, particularly within the public works sector, and possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Join a company that values your experience and offers competitive compensation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor.
• Experience managing projects subject to DSA oversight and public contract law.
• Familiarity with DIR compliance and certified payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of publicly funded and commercial construction projects.
• Navigate public agency requirements including prevailing wage compliance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and plans.

Skills

Project Management

Public Works Experience

Communication

Construction Means and Methods

Subcontractor Management

DSA Compliance

Cost Control

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Manager – Public Works

Deacon Construction

• Sacramento, CA
• Full-Time

Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong public works background to join our Sacramento team. This is a full‑cycle project management role for someone who knows how to navigate publicly funded work, manage complex scopes, and deliver projects to a high standard — whether the owner is a school district, a government agency, or a private developer.

About The Role

As a Project Manager on Deacon's Sacramento team, you will own the full lifecycle of your projects from preconstruction through closeout. Your primary focus will be publicly funded work — government facilities, schools, and civic projects — where you will manage the unique requirements of public agency contracts, prevailing wage compliance, DSA oversight, and public procurement processes. You will also have the opportunity to run commercial projects across Deacon's broader portfolio, making this a role with real variety and long‑term growth potential.

You will partner closely with your Superintendent in the field and work directly with owners, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors to keep every project moving on schedule and on budget. You will represent Deacon with professionalism and take ownership of your projects from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of publicly funded and commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Navigate public agency requirements including DSA (Division of the State Architect) oversight, public contract law, and agency‑specific owner processes.
• Ensure full compliance with prevailing wage requirements across all projects, including oversight of certified payroll reporting for Deacon and subcontractors.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and look‑ahead plans in coordination with the field team.
• Manage subcontractor scoping, buyout, contracts, and day‑to‑day job performance.
• Process RFIs, submittals, change orders, and owner billings accurately and on time.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public agency owners, inspectors of record, architects, and trade partners.
• Coordinate with the project Superintendent to ensure alignment between office and field on scope, schedule, and quality.
• Lead project meetings, maintain accurate documentation, and provide regular reporting to ownership and leadership.
• Manage project closeout, including punch list completion, final inspections, DSA closeout, and owner turnover.
• Participate in preconstruction efforts including estimating support, scope review, and project planning.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor, with a strong emphasis on publicly funded work.
• Demonstrated experience managing projects subject to DSA oversight, public contract law, and prevailing wage requirements in California.
• Familiarity with DIR (Department of Industrial Relations) compliance, certified payroll processes, and public agency owner requirements.
• Experience across one or more of Deacon's core market sectors: Education, Healthcare, Government Facilities, Multifamily and Mixed Use, Hospitality, Retail and Restaurant, Office and Industrial, Senior Living, or Repair and Restoration.
• Strong understanding of construction means and methods, scheduling, cost control, and subcontractor management.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder — comfortable working directly with public agency owners, inspectors, and design teams.
• Proficiency in Procore or similar project management platforms.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.

Compensation

Competitive salary based on experience.

Bonus

Performance‑based incentives.

Retirement

401(k) with company match.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision & life insurance.

Development

Tuition reimbursement & leadership training.

Time Off

Sick time and vacation.

Career Growth

Promote‑from‑within culture.

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join a team that values your experience, invests in your growth, and gives you the platform to do the best work of your career.

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.