Project Manager

Goody Clancy; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Licensing reimbursement

Conference reimbursement

Hybrid workplace

Job summary

Goody Clancy, a Boston-based education design firm, seeks a Project Manager to guide teams through design and delivery, including on-site work and stakeholder coordination. You’ll lead procurement phases under Massachusetts public procurement laws, shape project direction, and foster client relationships.

Ideal candidates have 5–10+ years in PM, strong leadership and communication, and experience with education-sector or renovation projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of project management and project delivery experience.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Experience with education-sector or renovation/preservation projects is a plus.
• Chapter 149 & Chapter 149A experience, with a minimum of one project completed in the last five years, including procurement phase.
• Current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. (visa sponsorship not available).

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support procurement activities for public projects under M.G.L. Chapter 149 and 149A.
• Lead project teams in developing and delivering high-quality design solutions.
• Collaborate with principals, designers, and technical staff.
• Manage project scope, schedule, fee, and team assignments.
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate with consultants.
• Oversee project documentation and quality control across all phases.
• Conduct site visits, building assessments, and existing-conditions documentation.
• Facilitate client meetings and represent the firm professionally.
• Travel as required for site work and client engagement.

Education

Professional degree in architecture or preservation

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office

Job description

Firm Overview

Goody Clancy seeks a Project Manager to join our collaborative and mission-driven team. As a Boston-based education design firm, we partner with institutions on a variety of new-construction, renewal, and preservation projects to create environments where people are inspired to research, connect, strive, and wonder. Project Managers actively engage in all project phases and are given many opportunities for growth and continued learning. The best candidate for this position will have experience and/or a demonstrated interest in education projects, and a familiarity in historic preservation/building renovations is a plus. We are looking for creative, collaborative, and motivated professionals who are driven by a belief in the power of design to advance discovery, community, and opportunity.

Position Summary

In this role, you will guide project teams through the full design and delivery process, ensuring clear communication, effective coordination, and strong project performance. You will work closely with internal leadership, design and technical staff, and external partners to advance project goals and maintain a high standard of quality. You’ll take the lead in shaping project direction, managing key milestones and resources, and fostering productive client relationships. Your work will also involve on‑site engagement, informed planning supported by research and analysis, and representing the firm in a professional and thoughtful manner.

This position requires demonstrated experience delivering projects under Massachusetts public procurement laws (M.G.L. Chapter 149 and Chapter 149A), including participation in the procurement phase. Your work will also involve on-site engagement, informed planning supported by research and analysis, and representing the firm in a professional and thoughtful manner.

Position reports to: Principals

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support procurement activities for public projects under M.G.L. Chapter 149 and 149A, including coordination of documentation, schedules, and stakeholder communication through procurement milestones
• Lead project teams in developing and delivering high-quality design solutions
• Collaborate closely with principals, designers, and technical staff
• Manage project scope, schedule, fee, and team assignments
• Serve as primary client contact and coordinate effectively with consultants
• Oversee project documentation and quality control across all phases
• Conduct site visits, building assessments, and existing-conditions documentation
• Support project planning using benchmarks, cost data, and code research
• Facilitate client meetings and represent the firm professionally
• Travel as required for site work and client engagement

Qualifications

• Professional degree in architecture or preservation; architectural registration preferred
• 5-10+ years of project management and project delivery experience
• Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Autodesk Revit and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as MS Office
• Collaborative and flexible approach to team leadership
• Ability to make design and technical decisions grounded in experience
• Experience with education-sector or renovation/preservation projects is a plus
• Required: Chapter 149 & Chapter 149A experience, with a minimum of one (1) project completed within the last five (5) years, including the procurement phase
• Preferred: Higher Education project experience (public procurement setting strongly preferred)

This position requires current, unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time.

Compensation / Benefits

• Participation in a 100% employee-owned firm through our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• Firm-sponsored licensing, training, and conference reimbursement
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• Medical (70% employer-paid), life, and disability insurance; available dental, optical, cafeteria plan, and 401(k)
• Hybrid workplace: In-office on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; optional WFH days Tuesday and Friday
• Salary range $95,000-$120,000

Goody Clancy is an Affiantive Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and a participant in the U.S. Federal E-Verify program. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from all qualified individuals.