Project Manager I

Pepper Construction Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; 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 to own a variety of projects, mentoring junior staff and ensuring safety, quality, and financial success from start to close. The role emphasizes strong communication, leadership, and client relations to exceed expectations on each project.

You will collaborate with Preconstruction and Field teams to scope, estimate, and buyout, while managing budgets, schedules, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High level of communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure safety, quality and on-time completion.
• Scope, estimate, and buyout projects with Preconstruction team.
• Develop and manage project budgets and costs through completion.
• Oversee subcontractor bid process and subcontracts negotiation.
• Plan and schedule projects; monitor progress and resolve conflicts.
• Capable of independently managing projects $15 million and above.

Skills

Budgeting

Scheduling

Subcontractor management

Client interaction

Education

BS in Construction Engineering/Construction Management/Civil Engineering

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.

Summary

POSITION SUMMARY

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, including 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 independently 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, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• A Minimum of 5 years construction management experience
• Experience in the following markets: K-12, Higher Education, Industrial, and Senior Living
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.

The target salary for this position is $100,940. We consider many factors when determining actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands.

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• a generous 401k match
• student loan repayment benefit
• paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
• fully paid medical and parental leave
• mental health services
• and more

• medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
• a generous 401k match
• student loan repayment benefit
• paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
• fully paid medical and parental leave
• mental health services
• and more

Pepper Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome all qualified applicants and encourage veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses to apply. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.