Project Manager I - K12

Pepper Construction; Barrington (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction seeks a Project Manager with strong experience in K-12, Higher Education, and Industrial markets. The role oversees safety, direction, completion, and financial outcomes from budget through closeout, mentoring junior staff and leading multiple projects.

The PM will guide scope, estimation, bid processes, and subcontractor management, maintaining client satisfaction and ensuring high safety and quality standards on all assignments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Scope, estimate, and buyout projects with Preconstruction.
• Establish priorities with Field Supervision ensuring safety and quality.
• Deliver client satisfaction by meeting/exceeding needs.
• Estimate, value engineer, and develop budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractor bids and documentation.
• Process, distribute, and track project documentation.
• Negotiate subcontracts and buyouts.
• Plan and schedule projects.
• Manage costs, forecast and analyze expenses to closeout.
• Perform project closeout.
• Lead projects $15M and above independently.
• Mentor junior staff and lead teams.
• Interact with clients to identify and pursue work.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Mentoring staff

Education

B.S. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Project Manager with significant experience in the K-12, Higher Education, and Industrial markets. This position provides a growth opportunity for the Project Manager to take ownership of a variety of projects while mentoring our junior-level staff.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, 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 $102,959. 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.