Project Manager I

Pepper Construction•Dublin, OH

143d

About The Position

As a Project Manager I at Pepper Construction, you will contribute to the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects, from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is a core value, and Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. You will work with Project Management and Field Supervision at all levels to establish operational priorities and ensure quality projects, while maintaining effective working relationships with internal and external project team members and support departments. The role manages projects through estimating, budgeting, bidding, subcontractor and material buyout, scheduling, construction execution, cost forecasting, quality and safety management, and closeout. Project Managers may manage a single project valued at $5 million to $20 million or multiple smaller projects in different stages. The position also provides team leadership and mentoring and contributes to business development through client engagement and project presentations.

Requirements

7+ years of experience.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
A collaborative approach to leading successful projects.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-focused.
Pepper Construction does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or a related technical area is preferred.
Healthcare, K-12, or higher education construction experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Identify and exceed client objectives and needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
Estimate, value engineer, and develop project budgets.
Facilitate subcontractor bidding, including processing, distributing, and tracking bidding documentation.
Use software programs and templates to process, distribute, and track project documentation.
Negotiate subcontractor and material buyout and develop and negotiate subcontracts.
Plan and schedule projects, including preconstruction and construction phases, and manage subcontractor schedules.
Manage active projects, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, quality, and safety.
Manage project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and equipment and forecasting construction costs, exposures, and profits through completion.
Perform project closeout.
Manage a single project valued at $5 million to $20 million or multiple smaller projects at various stages of construction.
Develop the project safety plan, safety budget, and safety scope of work.
Understand, negotiate, and purchase complete scopes of work; align subcontractor agreement terms with owner contract terms.
Maintain relationships with owners, architects, and developers.
Develop and lead job start meetings and generate cost-to-complete reports.
Lead quality walks and develop a Project Specific Quality Plan and scope of work.
Coordinate with Field Supervision to support smooth project execution.
Build relationships, motivate others, provide clear direction, and foster cooperative teamwork.
Communicate effectively in writing and conversation.
Train and mentor less experienced team members.
Interact with clients and potential clients to identify and pursue potential work.
Participate in client presentations and project interviews.