Project Manager - Industrial

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.

JOB TITLE:  PROJECT MANAGER - INDUSTRIAL

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are looking for a Project Manager with significant experience in Distribution, Warehouse, Arena projects. This position provides a growth opportunity for a Project Manager to estimate, bid, and lead Industrial market projects, while mentoring our junior level staff.  Excellent opportunity to play a key role in expanding our regional footprint in the Industrial market sector.

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, quality, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.  Exemplary safety, relationship building, quality, and leadership skills are a requirement. 

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Work with Preconstruction team to scope, estimate and buyout projects
• Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality on every project
• 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 and documentation
• 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 $30 million and above

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:

• Bachelors Degree in Construction Engineering, Construction Management or related technical area
• 10+ years of related experience; 5+ years of specific Industrial experience
• Current experience in Distribution/Warehouse with projects in excess of $30M
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization
• Warehouse, Healthcare, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A collaborative approach to leading successful projects
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented

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