Construction Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

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:

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with extensive project experience in the higher education market. This position provides a growth opportunity to estimate, bid and lead projects, while mentoring our junior level staff. Excellent opportunity to play a key role in expanding the higher education market sector.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the overall business development and project management of higher education construction projects from initial project pursuit through project closeout. Exemplary business development safety, relationship building, quality, and leadership skills are a requirement.

Project Management

• Lead Efforts with our preconstruction team to scope, estimate and buyout projects.
• Lead Efforts with both 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, timely.
• Facilitate the subcontractor bid process to include processing, distribution, and tracking of all project bidding documentation.
• 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, 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.
• Perform project closeout.
• Capable of leading multiple projects $50-$150 million in total.

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.

Leadership

• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
• Supervise/mentor project management staff.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbally.
• Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced team members.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management, Engineering or related technical area preferred.
• Experience in markets in which Pepper serves, higher education market preferred.
• Minimum 10+ years' experience.
• Extensive network of relationships in the higher education market.
• Must possess a high level of communication and people skills.
• Assignment to the Pepper Indianapolis office. Current project opportunities are in Lafayette, Indiana.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

• Indianapolis, IN, USA