Senior Interior Construction Project Manager

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k match

Paid time off & parental leave

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own projects, build client relationships, and drive solutions from budgeting through closeout. This role emphasizes interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex build‑outs across markets, with a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Ideal candidates have a well‑rounded construction background, strong communication, and the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field.
• 6+ years construction management experience.
• Experience across a variety of construction markets preferred.
• Experience in commercial interiors, tenant improvements, or complex build‑out projects strongly preferred.
• Experience working closely with architects, interior designers, consultants, owners, and subcontractors is preferred.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and financial performance.
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to take ownership, work collaboratively, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish operational priorities with Field Supervision and Project Management to ensure safety and quality on every project.
• Manage interior construction and tenant improvement projects from budgeting through closeout.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by understanding client needs and delivering high‑quality outcomes.
• Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets.
• Coordinate subcontractor bidding and process bidding documentation.
• Utilize project management software to process, distribute, and track project documentation.
• Negotiate subcontractor and material buyouts and develop subcontracts.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate activities to meet schedule and budget objectives.
• Manage projects with subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, and documentation.
• Coordinate with architects, interior designers, consultants, owners, and subcontractors to address requirements and resolve issues.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own projects, build client relationships, and drive solutions from budgeting through closeout. This role emphasizes interior construction, tenant improvements, and complex build‑outs across markets, with a collaborative, proactive mindset.

Ideal candidates have a well‑rounded construction background, strong communication, and the ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and deliver high‑quality outcomes in a fast‑paced environment.