Construction Project Manager

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Vacation time

PTO and holidays

Floating holidays

Student loan repayment program

Networking opportunities

Professional growth

Supportive team environment

Company events

Volunteer opportunities

Meaningful community impact

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group LLC is seeking a Project Manager to own a variety of projects, mentoring junior staff and guiding safety, quality, and financial outcomes from budget through closeout.

The role requires leadership, client interaction, and a proven ability to manage multi-million dollar projects across the Indiana market. Willingness to travel within Indiana is expected as projects span healthcare, education, industrial, and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area.
• Minimum 5 years related experience.
• Experience in Pepper's markets: healthcare, higher education, K-12, industrial, and manufacturing.
• Willingness to travel in the state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety, quality, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through closeout.
• Capable of managing projects $15 million and above.
• Coordinate with Preconstruction to scope, estimate, and buyout projects; work with Field Supervision and PMs to ensure safety and quality.
• Develop and manage project budgets; forecast costs and profits.
• Negotiate subcontracts and material buyouts; manage documentation and bids.
• Plan, schedule, and manage jobs including subcontractor coordination and conflict resolution.
• Provide leadership, mentor junior staff, and communicate effectively with clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Client interaction

Budgeting

Education

B.S. in Construction Engineering or related field

Job description

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.

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

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