Senior Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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

In the role of Sr. Project Manager you are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and the Sr. Project Manager is expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. You are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. You will maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments. The Sr. Project Manager will be heavily involved in the strategic planning, growth and direction of the workplace market segment team. You will be a leader and a mentor to less experienced project management staff.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
• Estimate, value engineer, and support development of 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, documentation, and ensuring quality and safety on every job
• 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 up to $50 million in size
• Understand current trends and styles in workplace design and systems
  
  

Leadership

• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and mentoring
• 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 degree
• 10 - 15 years project management experience
• Collaborative with a natural ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Detail oriented
  
  

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.