Project Manager II

Pepper Construction • Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

This role is responsible for managing construction projects from conception to completion, ensuring client satisfaction, and driving business development. The Project Manager II will oversee project budgets, schedules, and execution, while also providing leadership and mentorship to team members. The position requires strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality results in the warehouse, healthcare, K-12, and higher education sectors.

Requirements

• 9+ years' experience
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization
• 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

Nice To Haves

• B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred
• Warehouse, Healthcare, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Manage single projects in the $5 Million to $20 Million range or multiple small projects in various stages of construction
• Build a conceptual schedule and budget
• Value engineer projects
• Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process
• Manage more complex, increasingly difficult, and larger projects
• Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to ensure smooth project execution
• 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
• 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
• Build relationships with owners/architects/developers beyond current project
• Develop leads and be active in industry organizations
• Actively develop client relationships to sustain project and future work

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level