Special Projects PM – Tenant Improvements, Portland

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 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.