What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER position at Deacon?
Deacon Construction is seeking a driven Project Manager to lead a diverse slate of commercial projects across the Mountain West. If you thrive on building strong client relationships, delivering profitable jobs, and mentoring high‑performing teams, we’d love to talk.
Why Join Deacon Construction?
- People‐first culture: mentorship, training, and growth opportunities for our people.
- Meaningful work: Projects that shape Idaho communities—Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Multi‑Family, Mixed‑Use, Senior Housing/Memory Care, and Affordable Housing.
- Stability & growth: Privately held, financially strong, and expanding across the West Coast and Mountain West.
- Community & connection: Volunteer events, summer picnics, jobsite BBQs, and a safety culture that puts people first.
About the Role
As Project Manager, you will own the project from award through close‑out, keeping budgets on track, schedules moving, and clients informed every step of the way. You’ll partner with Superintendents 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: Develop budgets, track cost codes, approve invoices, and protect positive job margins.
- Schedule management: Collaborate with Supers to build and maintain the master schedule; 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 supervise project engineers and coordinators; foster a collaborative, accountable atmosphere.
- Risk & quality: Drive RFIs, submittals, change orders, and quality‑control processes; coordinate inspections and testing.
- Close‑out: Compile as‑builts, warranties, O&M manuals, and final accounting to ensure a smooth hand‑off.
Qualifications & Skills
- Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field or equivalent practical experience.
- 3 years of project management experience with a proven record of successful commercial projects.
- Solid understanding of estimating, scheduling, contract law, and construction means & methods.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with MS Project, Procore, or similar project‑management tools.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills—able to juggle multiple priorities with a sense of urgency.
Preferred
- Experience in one or more of our core practice areas: Retail, Hospitality, Healthcare, Multi‑Family, Mixed‑Use, Senior Housing, or Affordable Housing.
- 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!
Ready to build something great in Boise? Apply today and join a team that values your expertise and ambition!