Pepper Construction Group

Project Manager I

Location
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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

As a Project Manager I, you are responsible for contributing to the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.

Safety is a core value at Pepper Construction and Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. In this role you are expected to work with individuals in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. Project Managers are expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

Major Responsibilities Project Management

Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client objectives and 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
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 single projects in the $5 Million to $20 Million range or multiple small projects in various stages of construction
Responsible for developing project safety plan, safety budget and safety scope of work
Build a master schedule including preconstruction and construction phases and manage subcontractor schedules
Understand, negotiate and purchase complete scope of work
Align subcontractor agreement terms with owner contract terms
Maintain relationships with owners/architects/ developers
Develop and lead a job start meeting
Generate cost to complete reports
Lead quality walks, develop a Project Specific Quality Plan and scope of work
Coordinate with Field Supervision to ensure smooth project execution


Leadership

Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
Communicate effectively; both in writing and in conversation
Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced team members


Business Development

Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work
Participate in client presentations and project interviews


Position Requirements

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related technical area is preferred
7+ years' experience
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Healthcare, K-12 and Higher Education construction experience is a plus
A collaborative approach to leading successful projects
Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Customer focused

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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