Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Risk

Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk

Pepper Construction leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We pursue innovative methods and technologies that bring our clients' visions to life, pairing them with a practical approach and nearly 100 years of expertise. This combination delivers the precision, quality, and confidence that comes from partnering with a team dedicated to exceptional performance.

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.

Pepper is looking for a Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk, based in our Barrington, IL location.

The Manager, Subcontractor Prequalification & Financial Risk leads the financial evaluation and approval of subcontractors, clients and vendors to support informed contracting decisions and mitigate project risk. This role independently assesses subcontractor financial health, recommends approval limits, and partners closely with operations, accounting, risk management, and leadership. The position owns and continuously improves the prequalification process while ensuring compliance, consistency, and financial integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor prequalification and annual requalification processes
• Analyze financial statements, cash flow, backlog, and credit risk
• Recommend approval limits, conditions, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the subject matter expert on subcontractor financial risk
• Partner with operations and leadership to identify risk, evaluate risk tolerance and develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain consistent, fair, and compliant prequalification standards
• Prepare executive-level reports on subcontractor financial exposure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of financial analysis, accounting, or risk management experience
• Strong independent financial judgment and risk-based decision-making
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with accounting or ERP systems
• Construction industry experience and professional certification (CPA/CMA) preferred

The annual salary midpoint for this role is $115,000. We consider many factors when determining the actual hiring salary. These factors may include location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands. 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

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