Project Manager II

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group LLC, located in Cincinnati, Ohio, is seeking a Project Manager with over 9 years' experience in construction management. This role involves overseeing projects ranging from $5 million to $20 million, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction, and leading a team effectively.

The ideal candidate holds a degree in Construction or Engineering and demonstrates strong project management and communication skills. Responsibilities include managing subcontractor relationships, project costs, and guiding less experienced personnel. Pepper is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• 9+ years' experience in construction management.
• Ability to manage projects between $5 Million to $20 Million.
• Strong collaborative and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by exceeding client needs.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
• Manage project costs and analyze construction outcomes.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area

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.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• 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, 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
• Perform project closeout
• Capable of managing single projects in the $5 Million to $20 Million range or multiple small projects in various stages of construction.
• Build a conceptual schedule and budget
• Ability to value engineer
• Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process
• Manage more complex, increasingly difficult, and larger projects
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure smooth project execution

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
• Build relationships with owners/architects/developers beyond current project
• Develop leads and be active in industry organizations
• Actively develop client relationships to sustain project and future work

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred
• 9+ years' experience
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization
• Warehouse, Healthcare, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach to leading successful projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented

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