Project Manager II

Pepper Construction•Cincinnati, OH

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About The Position

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm serving primarily the private sector, with offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. The Project Manager II manages construction projects from estimating and budgeting through closeout, ensuring client satisfaction, quality, safety, schedule, and cost control. The position may manage a single project valued at $5 million to $20 million or multiple smaller projects in different stages of construction, and is expected to manage increasingly complex and larger projects. The role also provides project leadership, supports and mentors less experienced personnel, and contributes to business development by developing client relationships, pursuing work, and participating in presentations and interviews. A bachelor's degree in construction, engineering, or a related field is preferred, along with at least nine years of experience.

Requirements

At least 9 years of 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.
Pepper Construction does not sponsor work visas.

Nice To Haves

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or a related area of study.
Warehouse, healthcare, K-12, or higher education construction experience.

Responsibilities

Identify and exceed client needs to ensure customer satisfaction.
Estimate projects, 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 developing conceptual schedules and budgets.
Manage active jobs, including subcontractor coordination, conflict resolution, documentation, quality, and safety.
Evaluate labor, material, and equipment costs; forecast and analyze construction costs, exposures, and profits through project completion.
Perform project closeout.
Manage one project valued at $5 million to $20 million or multiple smaller projects in different stages of construction.
Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process.
Collaborate with Superintendents and Foremen to support smooth project execution.
Provide leadership by building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and fostering cooperative teamwork.
Communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
Train and mentor 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, and developers beyond current projects.
Develop leads and participate actively in industry organizations.
Develop client relationships to sustain current projects and generate future work.