Project Manager II

Pepper leads the construction industry with an energy and ambition uncommon today. We seek out new methods and technologies that support your vision with a practical approach, and we apply our nearly 100 years of expertise to ensure the precision, quality and confidence that comes from working alongside a partner that's dedicated to performance.

Every building starts with a solid foundation, it’s people. At Pepper, we create leaders at every level and generate momentum in every market we serve by rewarding new thinking and respecting the long-standing values that have made our company unique for generations. You'll see the impact of our leadership in everything we do - from the Preconstruction work, we deliver to the decisions we make in the field to the relationships we form and keep fresh for years to come.

As a family-owned and operated company, we take building personally.

We’re seeking a driven, experienced Project Manager to lead complex work across our full portfolio of markets. Projects range from mission-critical facilities to large-scale commercial and institutional builds, and experience in highly technical or fast-paced environments is a strong plus.

This role is more than project oversight - it’s ownership. You will take projects from early strategy through closeout, drive financial performance, lead high-performing teams, and build lasting client partnerships. From mission-critical environments to large-scale commercial and institutional builds, you’ll shape outcomes that matter.

Work with Field Supervision and Project Management to establish operation priorities and ensure safety and quality on every project

Exceed client expectations through proactive engagement and problem-solving

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 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.

Lead project closeout with precision and accountability

Manage projects exceeding $20M

Build strong relationships and motivate teams through clear direction an collaboration

Mentor and develop junior project management staff

Communicate effectively with clients, partner, and internal teams, both written and verbal

Provide training and guidance to cultivate future leaders.

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