Construction Project Manager

Pepper Construction

$85K — $100K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years' construction management experience in various markets
  • Proficient in managing project budgets and schedules
  • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Oversee safety and quality standards in collaboration with Field Supervision
  • Ensure client satisfaction and identify their evolving needs
  • Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets
  • Manage subcontractor bidding process and associated documentation
  • Negotiate subcontractor agreements and material purchases
  • Lead project planning and scheduling efforts
  • Coordinate subcontractors and resolve conflicts during project execution
  • Forecast project costs and manage overall project financial health
  • Execute project closeout processes

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Generous 401k match
  • Student loan repayment benefit
  • Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
  • Fully paid medical and parental leave
  • Access to mental health services
Full Job Description
Job Title: Construction Project Manager

Location: Hobart, IN

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible for safety, project direction, completion, and financial outcomes from initial budget through closeout. Strong safety, relationship-building, quality, and leadership skills are required. This role offers the opportunity to lead diverse projects and mentor junior staff.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
  • Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to set operational priorities and ensure safety and quality
  • Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
  • Estimate, value engineer and develop project budgets
  • Manage subcontractor bidding, including documentation processing, distribution, and tracking
  • Use software tools and templates to process, distribute, and track project documentation
  • Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout; develop and negotiate subcontracts
  • Plan and schedule projects
  • Manage active projects, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, and documentation
  • Manage project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and equipment; forecast costs, exposures, and profitability through completion
  • Perform project closeout
  • Capable of managing projects $20-$50 million in size

LEADERSHIP
  • Lead by building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and promoting teamwork
  • Supervise/mentor project management staff
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Train and mentor 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:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
  • 5+ years' construction management experience in commercial, industrial, institutional, data centers or related markets
  • Experience managing project budgets, schedules, subcontractors, and client relationships.
  • Strong communication, leadership, negotiation, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proficiency in construction management software and Microsoft Office applications.


Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit. In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

For additional information, visit www.pepperconstruction.com

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