Project Manager - Public Projects

Jobot; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Worcester, MA is seeking a Project Manager for public projects to oversee large, complex assignments from preconstruction through closeout. The role emphasizes safety, quality, schedule adherence, and proactive client service on multi-million dollar public facilities.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of PM experience in public work, with a bachelor’s or master’s in CM, Engineering, or related fields, and strong leadership and communication skills to coordinate with owners, architects,

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience, ideally managing public projects in the $30M-$70M+ range.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle: preconstruction, design review, procurement, scheduling, execution, financial management, and closeout.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout.
• Maintain project budgets and financial workflows including requisitions, payments, lien releases, payroll, and cash flow.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, and internal estimating resources.
• Provide leadership on jobsite safety, quality, schedule, and overall project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Procore

Job description

Project Manager - Public Projects

$110000 - $160000 per year | Worcester, MA | On-site | Permanent

Great opportunity for a Project Manager accustomed to complex institutional or public sector work

A bit about us:

Our client is an established Massachusetts construction management firm specializing in the public building sector, with work that includes K-12 education, municipal, transportation, and other public facilities. The organization has an active portfolio of public construction projects across Massachusetts and is currently hiring for a Project Manager in Worcester, MA.

This firm emphasizes strong project execution, safety, quality, client service, and employee engagement, while maintaining a collaborative working environment.

Why join us?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to take ownership of substantial public construction projects in Central MA. The position has ownership across the entire project lifecycle, including preconstruction, financial management, subcontractor coordination, schedule execution, safety, quality, and closeout.

The current opening is full-time and onsite, and this company is looking for candidates with experience managing projects in the $30M-$70M+ range, making this a great opportunity for PMs accustomed to complex institutional or public-sector work

Job Details

• 5-10 years of Project Management experience, ideally managing public projects in the $30M-$70M+ range.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Manage projects across the full lifecycle, including preconstruction, design review, procurement, scheduling, execution, financial management, and closeout.
• Maintain project budgets and oversee financial workflows including requisitions, payments, lien releases, payroll, and cash flow.
• Coordinate closely with owners, architects, field supervision, subcontractors, vendors, and internal estimating resources.
• Manage subcontractor scopes, contracts, purchase orders, project documentation, and closeout deliverables.
• Provide leadership around jobsite safety, quality, schedule, and overall project execution.
• Strong technical knowledge, organization, communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Massachusetts public construction experience is highly relevant
• Procore experience is preferred but not required.
• Experience with job-cost reporting, billing, and payable processes is preferred.

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