Sr Project Manager - Commercial Construction

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 In the role of Sr. Project Manager, you are responsible for the overall direction, completion, safety, 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 are expected to work with people in 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 heavily 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. Responsibilities 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 Ability to 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 the ongoing evaluation of labor, material, and equipment; continue to 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 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 lead a collaborative team Detail oriented Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas. #J-18808-Ljbffr