Project Manager - Public Works

Deacon Construction, LLC•Sacramento, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Deacon Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong public works background to join their Sacramento team. This is a full-cycle project management role for someone who understands publicly funded work, can manage complex scopes, and deliver projects to a high standard for various owners including school districts, government agencies, and private developers. The role involves managing the full lifecycle of projects from preconstruction through closeout, with a primary focus on publicly funded work (government facilities, schools, civic projects). This includes managing public agency contracts, prevailing wage compliance, DSA oversight, and public procurement processes. The Project Manager will also have the opportunity to manage commercial projects, offering variety and growth potential. The role requires close collaboration with the Superintendent, owners, inspectors, architects, and subcontractors to ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. The Project Manager will represent Deacon professionally and take ownership of their projects.

Requirements

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.

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.