Project Manager - Concrete

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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pepper's Self Perform Concrete Group consists of a separate group of project management, field superintendents and tradespeople that perform trade specific construction in the areas of demolition, structural excavation, formwork, and concrete placement. Pepper performs work with our own forces when it is in the best interest of the project.

Project Management personnel are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and Project Management personnel are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. Project Management personnel are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. Project Management personnel are expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• 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 with the support and direction from the Self Perform Project Director
• 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
• Perform following duties with support and direction from the Self Perform Project Director:




• 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




• Productivity management




• Gather and analyze productivity data
• Formulate and maintain historical database of production based on types of jobs and types of conditions
• Adjust bid rates based on actual production results
• Visit under-performing jobsites to assist with resolutions




• Perform project closeout

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 under direct and close supervision

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area preferred
• 2+ years in commercial concrete experience
• 5+ years of commercial construction experience
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented
• Candidates with proof of vaccination preferred

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.