Sr Project Manager - Construction

Pepper Construction Group; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national construction firm is seeking a Sr Project Manager in Cincinnati, Ohio. The successful candidate will lead large construction projects, ensuring safety and quality while maintaining client relationships. This role requires a degree in Construction or Engineering and 10-15 years of project management experience. The ideal candidate should be detail-oriented and possess strong leadership, communication, and client interaction skills. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on large-scale projects up to $50 million.

Qualifications

• 10 - 15 years project management experience.
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs.
• Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination and ensuring quality.
• Negotiate and secure new business.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Client Interaction

Relationship Building

Education

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

Job description

Overview

Sr Project Manager - Construction at Pepper Construction Group. Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, serving primarily the private sector. The company offers the experience and resources of a national firm with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Position Summary

In the role of Sr. Project Manager you are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and the Sr. Project Manager is expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. You will work with people at all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. You will maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments. The Sr. Project Manager will be involved in the strategic planning, growth and direction of the workplace market segment team. You will be a leader and a mentor to less experienced project management staff.

Major Responsibilities

Project Management

• Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
• Estimate, value engineer, and support development of project budgets
• 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 ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion
• Perform project closeout
• Capable of managing projects up to $50 million in size
• Understand current trends and styles in workplace design and systems

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, or related degree
• 10 - 15 years project management experience
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Detail oriented

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

Job details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries: Construction