Project Manager II

Pepper Construction•Cincinnati, OH

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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. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Management 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, 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 Capable of managing 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 Ability to value engineer 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 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 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

Requirements

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred
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

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
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, 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
Capable of managing 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
Ability to value engineer
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