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.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Pepper's Strategic Project Group consists of a separate group of estimators, project managers, field superintendents and trades people that perform trade specific construction in the areas of demolition, structural excavation, concrete, wood and metal framing, finish carpentry, architectural millwork, doors and hardware, drywall, and acoustical ceilings. Pepper performs work with our own forces when it is in the best interest of the project.
SPG Project Managers 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 SPG Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. In the role you work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. You are expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs with the support and direction from a Project Executive or Senior Manager.
Estimate, value engineer and develop project Budgets with the support and direction from the Self Perform Estimator and Group Leader.
Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution and tracking of all project bidding and construction documentation.
Ability to utilize software programs and templates to process, distribute and track all project documentation, including costs.
Perform following duties with support and direction from the Self Perform Group Leader:
Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts.
Plan and schedule multiple projects and assist with manpower scheduling.
Manage jobs in progress including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation and ensuring quality and safety on every job.
Manage multiple 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.
LEADERSHIP
Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork. Communicate effectively; both written and verbal with support and direction from a Project Executive or other Senior Management.
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 under direct and close supervision.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
B.S. in Construction Engineering or related area of study
5+ years of experience in construction field, preferably with tenant improvement experience
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Customer focused
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.
Pepper Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Pepper Construction to recruit, hire, train and promote, into all job classifications, the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.
