Project Manager, New Construction - Boston

Wainwright Talent Partners; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Wainwright Talent Partners seeks a Project Manager for New Construction in Boston. The role leads commercial construction efforts, coordinating team members to deliver on time, within budget, and to the required quality.

The PM serves as the primary liaison between business and client interests and guides site operations and safety programs. The candidate should hold an Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience, with strong leadership, problem-solving, and

Qualifications

• Leadership ability and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting.
• Understanding of scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project budgets for assigned projects.
• Lead meetings and coordinate with the project team and subs.
• Develop safety plans with the Superintendent and ensure safety.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, pay applications, and change orders.
• Monitor quality control and project logistics throughout the lifecycle.
• Closeout procedures and collaboration with site operations.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Organization

Communication

Education

Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the job Project Manager, New Construction - Boston

Position Summary - Project Manager, Commercial work

The Project Manager (PM) develops, coordinates, implements, and manages all facets necessary to construct the project on time, within budget, and to the quality specified. The PM provides leadership and serves as the liaison between project team members to promote the interest of both the business and clients in all matters, as well as demonstrate the characteristics of a mid-level leader. The PM is the primary leader for the construction project.We build Multifamily, Academic, Healthcare and Life-Science throughout New England.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage project budget for all assigned projects
• Work with Superintendent to develop safety plans and to implement safety procedures
• Collaborate on pre-construction RFP package
• Conduct project meetings, while setting milestones and formulating monthly owner reports
• Negotiate, prepare and issue subcontract bid packages
• Maintain adherence to standards of safety; ensuring that required documentation is filed
• Establish job processes (RFIs, submittals, and pay applications) including approving pay applications and negotiating subcontract change orders
• Perform project scheduling; ensure project quality control and establish overall project logistics
• Maintain quality control (integrity and excellence of completed project)
• Manage the closeout process efficiently
• Complete all job close-out procedures
• Supervise support roles such as assistant project manager, administrative assistant, MEP managers, safety team members, etc.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent and site operations team throughout the life of the project
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• Engineering or Construction Management degree or equivalent experience
• Leadership ability
• Problem-solving ability and strong sense of urgency
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Fundamental knowledge of contract law and project accounting
• Thorough understanding of all project management control systems (scheduling, cost control, procurement and estimating)