Construction Project Manager

This position provides a growth opportunity for a Project Manager to have ownership of a variety of projects, while mentoring our junior level staff.

The 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.
• 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 $15 million and above

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.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience in the markets that Pepper serves, healthcare, higher education, K-12, industrial, and manufacturing.
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• 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, PTO, holidays, floating 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