Construction Senior Project Manager

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Senior 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
• 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, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job
• Mange 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 $20 million in size

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

Leadership

• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
• Supervise/mentor project management staff
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal
• Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area preferred or relevant commercial construction experience
• Significant experience in one or more of the commercial markets we serve (healthcare, higher education, life sciences, industrial/manufacturing, etc.)
• Minimum 8 years' experience
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Work from the Indianapolis office
• 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, personal time, 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 an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.