Project Manager in Worcester

Energy Jobline ZR; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

W.T. Rich Company, a Massachusetts construction firm with five decades of experience, seeks a Project Manager to lead Worcester County projects on-site, ensuring quality, safety, and financial success.

The role requires coordinating resources, managing budgets, and delivering a complete project lifecycle from design to closeout. Strong client, architect, and subcontractor relationships are essential for profitability and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• BS or MS degree in Construction Management or Engineering; other relative degrees are a plus.
• 5–10 years of Project Management experience on large-scale projects.
• Familiarity with Procore software is a plus.
• Knowledge of Chapter 149a contract process; not required.
• Knowledge of job cost reporting, billing and payable procedures; not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with the client, architect, subcontractors, vendors and colleagues to reinforce collaboration among all project team members.
• Drive pre-construction activities such as design review, purchasing and schedule creation.
• Maintain budget for the life of the project.
• Collaborate with estimating to ensure profitability and subcontractor selection.
• Prepare and manage all contractual requirements with subcontractors, including scope definitions, contracts and purchase orders.
• Lead and communicate with field supervision, subcontractors and vendors to maintain the project schedule.
• Attend schedule and management meetings to monitor and manage the project.
• Provide jobsite leadership in safety and quality.
• Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and payroll, ensuring cash flow.
• Execute project closeout with delivery of manuals, warranties, as-builts and training to the client.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

BS or MS degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Description

Project Manager

Worcester County Projects

OVERVIEW

W.T. Rich Company has been providing construction services for over 50 years in the State of Massachusetts. We have grown from a small family business to a mid‑sized construction firm that provides exemplary service to our clients while still maintaining that close “family feel”. Our employees are an intricate part of the firm’s outstanding track record and admirable reputation among owners, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team. The Project Manager will serve as the on‑site manager responsible for supporting the overall direction, completion and financial outcome of our project. The person in this role will be responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle.

In the role of Project Manager, you will:

• Develop and maintain relationships with the client, architect, sub‑contractors, vendors and colleagues in order to reinforce collaboration among all project team members.
• Drive pre‑construction activities such as design review, purchasing and schedule creation.
• Maintain budget for the life of the project.
• Collaborate with our estimating department to ensure profitability, client satisfaction and the best subcontractors for the project.
• Prepare and manage all contractual requirements with subcontractors, including scope of work definitions, contracts and purchase orders.
• Lead and communicate with field supervision, subcontractors and vendors to assist them in maintaining the project schedule for the life of the project.
• Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project.
• Provide jobsite leadership in the areas of safety and quality.
• Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll, and maintain best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively.
• Execute project closeout, which includes: managing sub‑contractor close‑out requirements; and delivering all necessary manuals, warranties, as‑builts and training to the client.

Qualifications

Experience/Education:

• BS or MS degree in Construction Management or Engineering; other relative degrees are a plus
• 5‑10 years of Project Management experience on projects ranging from $30 - $70 million (or larger)
• Thorough understanding of Procore software – but not required
• Thorough knowledge of Chapter 149a contract process – but not required
• Knowledge of job cost reporting, billing and payable procedures – but not required

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Enthusiastic, effective leadership skills
• Strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and negotiation skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to problem solve and think outside the box
• A strong sense of urgency and initiative; ability to quickly study and react to complex issues

If you are an innovative collaborator and truly enjoy working in a fast‑paced team environment, W.T. Rich will provide long‑term career opportunities for the right candidates. Please apply here or send your resume and cover letter to [e-mail].