PROJECT MANAGER - RETAIL

Deacon Construction, LLC • Seattle, WA

1d • $110,000 - $140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Deacon Construction is looking for an experienced Project Manager to join our Retail Programs team. This is a leadership role for someone who knows how to run multiple retail construction projects at once, keeps budgets and schedules tight, and builds the kind of client relationships that turn into repeat work, delivering projects on schedule and to our clients' high standards, including work for clients like Safeway, Walmart, Tesla, 5 Below, and many more. At Deacon, we believe that great projects are built by great people, and great people deserve a place where they are genuinely valued. Our focus is simple: put our people first, build excellent projects, and maintain the long-standing client relationships that have defined our reputation for over 45 years. We work hard, take pride in what we build, and hold ourselves to a high standard. We also know that the best teams are the ones that enjoy showing up every day, which means taking time to connect, celebrate, and support one another, whether you're in the office or out in the field. As we expand across the West and beyond, we are committed to maintaining the heart of who Deacon is: people who care about their work, their teams, and each other.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of project management experience on commercial construction projects, with retail construction experience strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, including work in active or occupied retail environments.
• Strong grasp of budgets, scheduling, contracts, and the overall financial health of a project.
• Excellent communicator and relationship builder comfortable working directly with client construction teams, store operations, and trade partners.
• Willing and able to travel to job sites throughout Washington and the Pacific Northwest as needed; home base in Seattle, WA.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Procore or similar project management tools is a plus.
• OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Own the full project lifecycle, from preconstruction through closeout, on retail construction and remodel projects for national retail clients, including Safeway, Walmart, Tesla, 5 Below, and many more, across Washington and the Pacific Northwest.
• Manage 3 to 5 concurrent projects at varying stages, prioritizing across a moving pipeline without letting any one project slip.
• Build and manage project budgets, track costs, and process change orders, pay applications, and subcontracts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules in partnership with the Superintendent, including phased sequencing for work in occupied stores.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and the overall flow of project documentation between the design team, subcontractors, and the client.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client's construction and facilities teams, keeping communication clear and proactive.
• Solicit and negotiate subcontractor bids, and hold trade partners accountable to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Travel to job sites as needed to walk projects, resolve field issues, and support the Superintendent through key milestones and inspections.
• Manage project closeout, ensuring a clean handoff to the client with minimal disruption to store operations.

Benefits

• Competitive travel package including per diem, lodging, and a vehicle allowance for site visits.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement and leadership training
• Sick time and vacation
• Performance-based incentives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree