Construction Project Manager: Safety, Budget & Client Focus

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental + Vision

401(k) match

Vacation time and holidays

Parental leave

Mental health services

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager in Indiana to lead safety, direction, and the financial outcome of private-sector construction projects from budget through closeout. You will coordinate with Field Supervision and Project Management, ensure client satisfaction, manage budgets, bids, and subcontractor agreements, and drive on-site quality and safety across multiple projects.

Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork are essential, as is willingness to travel within Indiana

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area.
• 5-10 years of experience in construction field with commercial concrete experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to travel in the state of Indiana.

Responsibilities

• 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 concrete project budgets with the support and direction from the Self Perform Department.
• 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.
• Gather and analyze productivity data.
• Formulate and maintain historical database of production based on types of jobs and types of conditions. Adjust bid rates based on actual production results.
• Visit under‑performing jobsites to assist with resolutions.
• Perform project closeout.

Skills

Strong written and verbalCommunication

Leadership

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Detail oriented

Willingness to travel in Indiana

Education

B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager in Indiana to lead safety, direction, and the financial outcome of private-sector construction projects from budget through closeout. You will coordinate with Field Supervision and Project Management, ensure client satisfaction, manage budgets, bids, and subcontractor agreements, and drive on-site quality and safety across multiple projects.

Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork are essential, as is willingness to travel within Indiana