Project Manager I

Pepper Construction•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. The Project Manager I contributes to the safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budgeting through closeout. The role promotes safe work practices and works with Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and deliver quality projects. It also maintains positive working relationships with internal and external project team members and support departments. The Project Manager I oversees project planning and execution, including estimating, budgeting, bidding, subcontractor and material procurement, scheduling, cost forecasting, quality, safety, and closeout. The position may manage a single project valued at $5 million to $20 million or multiple smaller projects at different construction stages. The role also provides team leadership and mentoring and supports business development through client engagement and project interviews.

Requirements

At least 7 years of experience.
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships.
Collaborative approach to leading successful projects.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Customer-focused.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Construction, Engineering, or a related technical area is preferred.
Healthcare, K-12, or higher education construction experience.

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 project bidding documents.
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 building a master schedule covering preconstruction and construction and managing subcontractor schedules.
Manage projects in progress, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, quality, and safety.
Manage project costs by evaluating labor, materials, and equipment and forecasting and analyzing costs, exposures, and profits through completion.
Perform project closeout.
Develop project safety plans, safety budgets, and safety scopes of work.
Understand, negotiate, and purchase complete scopes of work and 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 project-specific quality plans and scopes of work.
Coordinate with Field Supervision to support smooth project execution.
Build relationships, motivate others, provide clear direction, and promote 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.