Project Executive - Interiors

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.

JOB TITLE: Project Executive, Interiors

Project Executives are responsible for the overall safety, direction, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects from initial budget through project closeout. They are expected to work with people in all levels of Project Management and Field Supervision to establish operational priorities and ensure a quality project. They are also expected to maintain positive and effective working relationships with both internal and external members of the Project Team and support departments. As a Project Executive in the Interiors sector, they will oversee the entire lifecycle of interior design projects.

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
* Mange 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 projects up to and above $50 million in size

LEADERSHIP:
* Provide leadership through safety discipline, building relationships, motivating others, providing clear direction, and cooperative teamwork
* Delegate appropriately to superintendent and project management personnel
* Coach and motivate project personnel fostering development and collaboration
* Communicate and listen effectively; both written and verbal
* Provide training and serve as a mentor to less experienced personnel

QUALITY:
* Ensure safety requirements and practices are followed at all times
* Perform weekly jobsite inspections to assure compliance with the contract documents and accepted industry quality standards
* Immediately notify the Superintendent and subcontractors, in writing, of any variances noted and assure that proper corrective action is taken immediately
* Embrace and activate Lean concepts

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

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
* B.S. in Construction, Engineering or related area
* 10+ years of experience primarily in the interiors sector

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

• Chicago, IL, USA