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:

Project Management personnel 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 Project Management personnel are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Management personnel are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. Project Management personnel are expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management
* Ensure customer satisfaction by identifying and exceeding client needs
* Estimate, value engineer and develop 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
* Mange 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 $20-$50 million in size
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 technical area
* 7-10+ years experience
* Experience in the following commercial markets is required: retail, hospitality, and entertainment
* Work from Chicagoland offices

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

• Pepper Construction Company, 643 N Orleans Street, Chicago, Illinois, United States of America