Job Description

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.

WHY PEPPER? At Pepper, we work hard, but we make sure to have a good time doing it. If you're ready to dive into an exciting role, apply today and be part of a team that values success, teamwork, and making a difference. We offer the following and more:

• Great benefits (medical, dental, vision) and 401(k) match-your future is in good hands!
• Vacation time, PTO, holidays, floating holidays and more!
• Student loan repayment program
• Opportunities to network and grow professionally
• A supportive team environment that celebrates success
• Engaging and fun company-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities
• Meaningful work bringing a positive impact to communities

POSITION SUMMARY:

Pepper's Self Perform Group consists of a separate group of project management, field superintendents and tradespeople that perform trade specific construction in the areas of demolition, structural excavation, concrete, wood and metal framing, finish carpentry, architectural millwork, doors and hardware, drywall, and acoustical ceilings.

The SPG Drywall Project Manager will be responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. Safety is the number one priority at Pepper Construction and Project Managers are expected to promote and exemplify safe work practices. The Project Manager is expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. The role is also 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

• 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 drywall, carpentry, acoustic ceiling, and demolition project budgets with the support and direction from the Self Perform Project Executive.
• 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.
• Gather and analyze productivity data.
• Formulate and maintain historical database of production based on types of jobs and types of conditions. Adjust bid rates based on actual production results. Visit under-performing jobsites to assist with resolutions.
• 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 team members.

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 under direct and close supervision.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• B.S. in Construction Engineering or related drywall experience
• Minimum five years of experience in estimating and project management
• Ability to build and maintain strong working relationships
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Detail oriented
• Willingness to travel in the state of Indiana

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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