Project Manager (Madison)

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:

The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Exemplary safety, relationship-building, quality, and leadership skills are a requirement.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project Management

• Working in the Milwaukee office or a jobsite, partners 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

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related technical area
• 4-12+ years related experience
• Commercial construction knowledge of pre-construction, estimating, and bidding projects is critical.
• Occasional travel to Milwaukee is required.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.