Senior Project Manager

Pepper Construction

2d•$125,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Pepper Construction is seeking a highly driven and experienced Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects across their diverse portfolio. This role involves taking full ownership from early strategy through closeout, ensuring exceptional financial performance, building high-performing teams, and cultivating lasting client partnerships. Projects span mission-critical facilities, large-scale commercial, and institutional builds. Experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments is strongly preferred. As a Senior Project Manager, you will shape outcomes that truly matter and drive operational excellence across the organization.

Requirements

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

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
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