Senior Project Manager
Pepper Construction Group · Northwest, IN · 3 wk ago
Information Technology$125k–$145k/yrFull-time
Summary
We're seeking a highly driven, experienced Project Manager to lead complex, high-value projects across our diverse portfolio. This role is about taking full ownership from early strategy through closeout, ensuring exceptional financial performance, building high-performing teams, and cultivating lasting client partnerships. Projects span mission-critical facilities, large-scale commercial, and institutional builds. Experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments is strongly preferred. As a Senior Project Manager, you will shape outcomes that truly matter and drive operational excellence across the organization.
Responsibilities
- 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
- 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, 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
- Manage projects exceeding $20M–$50M
- Provide leadership through building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
- Lead teams by building relationships, providing clear direction, and driving collaboration
- Mentor and develop project management staff, fostering high performance
- Communicate strategically with clients, stakeholders, and teams
- Coach future leaders through training and guidance
- 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
Requirements
- B.S. in Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field
- 8+ years of construction management experience across diverse markets
- Experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments (data centers, mission-critical, industrial) is a strong plus
- A high level of communication and interpersonal skills is required
Pay & Benefits
- Salary range: $125,000–$145,000 (actual hiring salary considers factors such as location, transferable skills, work experience, licensure and certification, business needs, internal equity, and market demands)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans
- Generous 401k match
- Student loan repayment benefit
- Paid time off for company holidays, vacation, and personal days
- Fully paid medical and parental leave
- Mental health services