Project Manager - Design/Build opportunity

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners is seeking a Project Manager for Design/Build construction projects in the Boston area. The role oversees time, cost, and quality, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and tenants to drive feasibility, scheduling, and close-out.

The position emphasizes proactive communication, strong organizational skills, and experience with BIM, Procore, and MS Project to maintain project health and owner satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of construction management experience on building projects.
• 10 Hour OSHA certification.
• Experience with BIM systems and principles.
• MEP coordination experience.
• Estimating methods knowledge.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ongoing projects, controlling time, cost, and quality.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and tenants.
• Maintain project schedules and three‑week look‑ahead plans.
• Negotiate contracts and change orders.
• Prepare minutes and close-out documentation.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings.
• Lead BIM coordination with architects and subs.
• Mentor team members and ensure compliance with safety rules.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

MS Project

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Project Manager - Design/Build opportunity

About the job Project Manager - Design/Build opportunity

POSITION

DESCRIPTION: PROJECT MANAGER

Position Summary

The Project Manager controls the time, cost, and quality of construction projects. The Project Manager acts as a liaison with owners, architects, engineering, subcontractors and tenants regarding project feasibility, cost, scheduling, completion, and close-out for multiple construction projects. The Project Manager will also maintain constant and effective communications and coordination with the team members, internal/external customers, and vendors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

Manage and oversee multiple ongoing projects by effectively managing time and delegating tasks when required.

Read and understand work orders, plans, specs, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.

Maintain Procore records and logs. Including, but not limited to drawings, sketches, and contracts.

Manage company documentation per company guidelines.

Implement and track RFQ and bid packages to subcontractors and vendors.

Update project schedule and three-week look ahead schedule.

Negotiate contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and other project costs.

Prepare and archive meeting minutes.

Be proactive in project management by foreseeing project issues with scheduling, deliveries, and communication, and provide solutions.

Answer questions from all team members, clients, owners, and subcontractors.

Communicate effectively with the Field Operations about progress, scheduling, owner concerns, change orders, etc.

Compose take-offs and estimates.

Conduct project site visits.

Conduct subcontractor and owner meetings.

Coordinate BIM activities with architect and subcontractors.

Prepare and deliver close out and owners manuals.

Discuss and report follow-ups with project team, clients, and subcontractors /vendors.

Mentors and coach fellow team members.

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Bachelors degree in Construction Management or associated field, and/or equivalent professional experience.

5+ years of experience in construction management for building construction.

10 Hour OSHA Certified.

Experience with BIM systems and principles.

Experience with MEP systems coordination process.

Experience with estimating methods and systems.

Exceptional knowledge of the principles of engineering and architecture related to design and construction.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Ability to prioritize tasks and delegate when necessary to maintain project schedules.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project.