Construction Project Manager

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for the overall safety, quality, financial outcome, and successful completion of construction projects from budget to closeout. They also manage subcontractor coordination, business development, and the mentoring of junior staff.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering or a related technical field and possess at least 5 years of relevant experience. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required, along with experience in healthcare, education, or industrial markets.

Skills

• Project management
• Construction management
• Budgeting
• Value engineering
• Subcontractor management
• Scheduling
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Business development
• Client relations
• Safety management
• Quality control
• Cost forecasting
• Project closeout
• Communication

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k match
• Vacation time
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Student loan repayment program
• Medical leave
• Parental leave
• Mental health services
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance

About this role

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
This position provides a growth opportunity for a Project Manager to have ownership of a variety of projects, while mentoring our junior level staff.The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, quality, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Exemplary safety, relationship building, quality, and leadership skills are a requirement.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project Management
Work with Preconstruction team to scope, estimate and buyout projects.
Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality on every project.
Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets.
Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding documentation.
Ability to utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation.
Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts
Plan and schedule projects.
Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution and documentation.
Manage project costs through the ongoing evaluation of labor, material and equipment; continue to forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures and profits through project completion.
Perform project closeout.
Capable of managing projects $15 million and above
Leadership
Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
Communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel.
Business development
Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work.
Prepare and participate in client presentations and project interviews.
Negotiate and secure new business.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area.
Minimum 5 years related experience.
Experience in the markets that Pepper serves, healthcare, higher education, K-12, industrial, and manufacturing.
A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.
Willingness to travel in the state of Indiana
WHY PEPPER?
Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match—your future is in good hands!
Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
Student loan repayment program
Opportunities to network and grow professionally
A supportive team environment that celebrates success
Engaging and fun company-wide events
Volunteer opportunities
Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities
Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.
For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com
Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

About Pepper Construction

Construction · 501-1,000 employees · headquartered in Chicago, Illinois · founded 1927