Project Manager II

POSITION SUMMARY:
In the Project Manager II role, you are responsible for contributing to the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout.

Safety is a core value at Pepper Construction and Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. The Project Manager IIs are expected to work with team members in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. This position is 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

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, 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 managing single projects in the $5 Million to $20 Million range or multiple small projects in various stages of construction.
Build a conceptual schedule and budget

Ability to value engineer
Present clearly and professionally to owners during the bidding process
Manage more complex, increasingly difficult, and larger projects
Collaborate with Field Supervision to ensure smooth project execution

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
Build relationships with owners/architects/developers beyond current project
Develop leads and be active in industry organizations
Actively develop client relationships to sustain project and future work

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

B.S. in Construction, Engineering, or related area of study is preferred
9+ years' experience
Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across all areas of the organization
Warehouse, Healthcare, Mission Critical, K-12, and Higher Education construction experience is desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A collaborative approach to leading successful projects
Self motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Detail oriented