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Construction Senior Project Manager

Pepper Construction Group
Barrington, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 12/19/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/18/2026
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.

Job Title: Construction Senior Project Manager

Location: Chicagoland

Company Overview

Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We seek out new methods and technologies that support your vision with a practical approach, and we apply our nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure the precision, quality and confidence that comes from working alongside a partner that's dedicated to performance.

Every building starts with a solid foundation, it’s people. At Pepper, we create leaders at every level and generate momentum in every market we serve by rewarding new thinking and respecting the long-standing values that have made our company unique for generations. You'll see the impact of our leadership in everything we do - from the Preconstruction work, we deliver to the decisions we make in the field to the relationships we form and keep fresh for years to come.

As a family-owned and operated company, we take building personally.

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with significant experience in the K-12, Higher Education, Industrial, and Senior Living markets. This position provides a growth opportunity for the Senior Project Manager to take ownership of a variety of projects while mentoring our junior-level staff.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, 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 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 $20-$50 million in size

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

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, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
  • 8 years construction management experience
  • Experience in the following markets: K-12, Higher Education, Industrial, and Senior Living
  • A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.

The target salary for this position is $135,960. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

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 Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Salary : $135,960

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