PROJECT MANAGER

About the role

As SPD Project Manager, you will own each assignment from award through close-out—protecting budgets, compressing schedules, and keeping clients in the loop. You’ll partner with Superintendents and self-perform crews to deliver jobs safely, on time, and profitably while living Deacon’s core values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Commitment to Excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial performance – build detailed budgets, track cost codes, approve invoices, and guard positive margins.
• Schedule management – develop rapid-turn schedules; issue 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 mentor project engineers and coordinators; foster a collaborative, accountable atmosphere.
• Risk & quality – drive RFIs, submittals, change orders, QA/QC, inspections, and testing.
• Close-out – compile as-builts, warranties, O&M manuals, and final accounting for a smooth turnover.

Qualifications & Skills

• Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 3+ years managing commercial construction projects (TI, interiors, or special projects preferred).
• Solid grasp of estimating, scheduling, contract law, and construction means & methods.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project, Procore, or similar PM tools.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills—able to juggle multiple priorities with urgency.

Preferred Experience

• In one or more SPD focus areas: retail refreshes, hospitality renovations, healthcare tenant improvements, creative office build-outs.
• LEED AP, CCM, or PMP certification.

What We Offer

• 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.

Pay Range

$105,000 - $120,000 per year