Construction Project Manager: Lead, Mentor, Deliver

Pepper Construction; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k match

Student loan repayment

Paid time off

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago, IL to own diverse projects from inception to closeout. You will oversee safety, quality, direction, and the financial outcome while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with preconstruction and field teams.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules for complex projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of construction management experience and a BS in a

Qualifications

• Requires BS in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years construction management experience.
• Experience in K-12, Higher Education, Industrial, and Senior Living markets.

Responsibilities

• Owns the overall safety, quality, direction, completion, and financial outcome from budget through closeout.
• Mentor junior staff and provide leadership to the team.
• Scope, estimate, and buyout projects with Preconstruction and Field teams.
• Develop budgets, plan and schedule projects, and manage costs through completion.
• Negotiate subcontracts and material buyouts; manage vendor relationships.
• Manage client relationships and ensure customer satisfaction by exceeding needs.
• Lead project closeout and ensure successful delivery of projects valued at $15M and above.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentorship

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Cost control

Education

B.S. in Construction Eng/ related

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago, IL to own diverse projects from inception to closeout. You will oversee safety, quality, direction, and the financial outcome while mentoring junior staff and coordinating with preconstruction and field teams.

The role requires strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to manage budgets and schedules for complex projects. Ideal candidates will have at least 5 years of construction management experience and a BS in a