Senior Project Manager

Pepper ConstructionDes Plaines, IL

About The Position

We're seeking a driven, experienced Sr. Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects across our diverse portfolio. This role is about more than managing projects - it's about taking ownership from preconstruction through closeout, driving financial performance, building high-performing teams, and delivering an exceptional client experience. While our portfolio includes a variety of commercial work, this role is primarily focused on industrial facilities, warehouses and other large scale commercial projects. Candidates with a proven track record delivering projects in these markets will be the strongest fit. As a Senior Project Manager, you'll lead with accountability, solve challenges proactively, and drive successful outcomes for our clients and project teams.

Requirements

  • B.S. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
  • 8+ years of construction management experience across diverse markets
  • Demonstrated experience managing industrial, warehouse/distribution, or similar commercial construction projects is strongly preferred.
  • A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required.

Responsibilities

  • Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality on every project
  • 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 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.
  • Perform project closeout
  • Manage projects exceeding $20M - $50M
  • Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
  • Lead teams by building relationships, providing clear direction, and driving collaboration.
  • Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering high performance.
  • Communicate strategically with clients, stakeholders, and teams.
  • Coach future leaders through training and guidance.
  • 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

  • medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
  • a generous 401k match
  • a student loan repayment benefit
  • paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
  • fully paid medical and parental leave
  • mental health services
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