Project Manager II

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• 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, 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.

• Build a conceptual schedule and budget

• Ability to value engineer

• Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process

• Manage more complex, increasingly difficult, and larger projects

• Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure smooth project execution

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

• Build relationships with owners/architects/developers beyond current project

• Develop leads and be active in industry organizations

• Actively develop client relationships to sustain project and future work

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred

• 9+ years' experience

• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization

• Warehouse, Healthcare, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• A collaborative approach to leading successful projects

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Detail oriented

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.