GENERAL MANAGER

Portland, OR | Reports to: CEO | Compensation: DOE Performance Incentives

We’re looking for a seasoned construction leader who has built a career delivering great projects and developing strong teams.

Why Deacon

Deacon Construction has been in business for 45 years, operating across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. We specialize in Multifamily, Industrial, Retail, Commercial, Hospitality, and Senior Living. We’re proud of the work, but what we’re most proud of is the company we’ve built around it. The work is important to us, and so are the people doing it.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Own the full operation of the Portland office, including planning, execution, and delivery of company goals and initiatives across all departments
• Work closely with Division and Operations Managers on business development strategy, work acquisition, contracting, and project execution, tracking progress, mitigating risks, and resolving issues as they arise
• Develop and manage office budgets, monitor costs, implement cost-saving measures, and ensure accurate financial reporting that meets company profitability targets
• Review and approve office expenditures and ensure alignment with company goals
• Lead and mentor department managers and staff, ensuring proper resource allocation, balancing workloads, and cultivating a culture that holds both high performance and the development of people in equal regard
• Invest in your people through consistent coaching, honest feedback, and career development conversations that are personal and purposeful
• Attend client functions, support business development activities, and maintain strong relationships with clients, design firms, and industry partners
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define business goals, identify market opportunities, develop new business relationships, and contribute to securing new contracts
• Drive continuous improvement across operational processes, champion new technologies and methods that enhance performance
• Proactively manage risk across projects and operations, ensuring adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements
• Champion a culture of safety, accountability, and collaboration throughout the office
  
  

Who You Are

• You have an expansive commercial construction career, 10 years of progressive experience with at least 5 years in a leadership or general management role
• You’ve built complex projects from the ground up and have the technical depth to back it up. You understand construction processes, project management, contracts, and regulatory compliance at a high level
• You’re a strong financial manager with real experience in budgeting, forecasting, and cost control
• You’re a leader who is genuinely invested in the people around you and the culture you help create
• You invest genuinely in the growth and development of the people around you
• Clients trust you. Subs respect you. Your reputation in this industry reflects the way you do business.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Civil Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; or an advanced degree is a plus
  
  

What We Offer

• Performance-based incentives tied to project and company success
• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, life insurance
• Vehicle allowance
• Sick and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement
• Relocation assistance available
• A culture that promotes from within and invests in your long-term growth
• A community that gives back, through our Deacon Charitable Foundation and Community Engagement Committee
• Annual company events, including our holiday party and summer picnic
• The stability of a 45-year-old company that is still growing, with offices across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho
  
  

If this sounds like the right next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Deacon Construction is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.