Project Manager II

Pepper Construction

3d

About The Position

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.
COMPANY OVERVIEW:
Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We seek out new methods and technologies that support your vision with a practical approach, and we apply our nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure the precision, quality and confidence that comes from working alongside a partner that's dedicated to performance.
Every building starts with a solid foundation, it’s people. At Pepper, we create leaders at every level and generate momentum in every market we serve by rewarding new thinking and respecting the long-standing values that have made our company unique for generations. You'll see the impact of our leadership in everything we do - from the Preconstruction work, we deliver to the decisions we make in the field to the relationships we form and keep fresh for years to come.
As a family-owned and operated company, we take building personally.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We’re seeking a driven, experienced Project Manager to lead complex work across our full portfolio of markets. Projects range from mission-critical facilities to large-scale commercial and institutional builds, and experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments is a strong plus.
This role is more than project oversight - it’s ownership. You will take projects from early strategy through closeout, drive financial performance, lead high-performing teams, and build lasting client partnerships. From mission-critical environments to large-scale commercial and institutional builds, you’ll shape outcomes that matter.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
• 6+ years of construction management experience across diverse markets
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.
• Exceptional leadership, communication and relationship building skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments (data centers, mission-critical, industrial) is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality on every project
• Exceed client expectations through proactive engagement and problem-solving
• 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.
• 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.
• Lead project closeout with precision and accountability
• Manage projects exceeding $20M
• Build strong relationships and motivate teams through clear direction an collaboration
• Mentor and develop junior project management staff
• Communicate effectively with clients, partner, and internal teams, both written and verbal
• Provide training and guidance to cultivate future leaders.
• 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

Benefits

• Pepper Construction is dedicated to offering our employees a comprehensive and best-in-class benefits package that prioritizes their physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans, a generous 401k match, and a student loan repayment benefit.
• In addition to paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days, Pepper offers fully paid medical and parental leave, mental health services, and more.

What This Job Offers

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