Preconstruction Services - Project Manager

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.

About the role

Preconstruction project managers are responsible for the activities that occur at the beginning of a project, prior to the start of construction. Preconstruction team members work with all levels of project management and field supervision to establish budget and operational priorities, helping to ensure a quality project.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed quantity surveys both manually and electronically.
• Develop detailed pricing and possess knowledge of cost and pricing trends.
• Develop detailed scopes of work by trade.
• Perform value engineering/value analysis.
• Conduct building systems analysis and constructability reviews.
• Develop escalation analysis.
• Create conceptual estimates from limited information.
• Level and descope competitive bid trades.
• Identify cost drivers and develop alternative solutions.
• Actively participate in winning work.
• Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork.
• Communicate effectively, both written and verbal, with team members, operational project management teams, clients, and the design team.
• Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• B.S. in Construction Management, Engineering or related technical area preferred.
• 5+ years of experience.
• Prior experience in a Preconstruction role with projects in excess of $5M.
• Knowledge of Destini, WinEst or similar electronic takeoff program.
• Knowledge of Revit preferred.
• Work from Cincinnati (Lockland) office.
• Experience in commercial office, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, interiors, K‑12, life sciences, manufacturing and retail markets is preferred.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Generous 401(k) match.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Paid medical and parental leave.
• Mental health services.
• Vacation time, personal time, paid holidays and more.
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment that celebrates success.
• Company‑wide events that are engaging and fun.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts communities.

Note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.