Senior Project Manager - Construction & Real Estate Development

Northstar Project & Real Estate Services; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for a full-time role requiring onsite work four days a week in Hanover, NH. This position involves leading cross-functional teams on commercial real estate projects, ensuring client satisfaction, managing budgets, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of project management experience, strong leadership, and problem-solving skills, along with a relevant bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in real estate development, construction project management, or design management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet strict deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism and keen sense of urgency.

Responsibilities

• Define project goals and ensure client satisfaction.
• Oversee project budgeting and contract management.
• Lead project teams and mentor internal members.
• Conduct site inspections and ensure compliance with design documents.

Skills

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Project management skills

Contract administration

MS Office/Project

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Project

Microsoft PowerPoint

CAD

BIM

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Job Overview

Northstar is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for a full‑time position that will require you to be onsite four days a week at our client’s site in Hanover, NH.

The Senior Project Manager will execute our mission of providing predictable outcomes to our clients on commercial real estate projects of varying sizes and scales.

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for assembling and leading cross‑functional teams throughout the project lifecycle.

The role demands proficiency in management, planning, budgeting, contract administration, and project delivery.

We are looking for candidates with outstanding leadership skills and the ability to foster collaborative relationships with clients, project team members, and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should be analytical, results‑driven, self‑motivated, and have a minimum of 8 years of project management experience in a similar role.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with client(s) to define project goals, objectives, and priorities; ensure overall client satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate the project management process and strategy development to achieve the project goals, ensure client satisfaction, and develop results‑oriented relationships.
• Oversee the permitting and entitlement process.
• Drive team assembly process for design team consultants, contractors, and all required suppliers, including preparation of RFPs, bid alignment, analysis, and award recommendation to the client(s).
• Negotiate and oversee contract development including ongoing management of add services and change orders.
• Develop, manage, and update the overall project schedule, incorporating all phases of the project and identifying key project milestones.
• Develop and oversee the project budget, including tracking reallocations, commitments, and expenditures and regularly developing forecasts and cash flows.
• Review, interpret, and monitor comprehensive documentation of Owner requirements in plans and specifications.
• Provide mentorship and trailing for internal team members. Oversee day‑to‑day activities, proactively managing tasks and ensuring timely and effective execution.
• Lead project team and client update meetings; develop/oversee meeting minutes to record decisions and key action items.
• Proactively identify challenges and engage in effective problem‑solving, offering recommended actions for issue resolution.
• Facilitate engagement with clients’ internal stakeholders, including IT, AV, Security, Facilities, etc., ensuring their active involvement and alignment with the project design, schedule, expectations, and deliverables.
• Conduct site inspections throughout construction to verify conformance with design documents and quality assurance and to ensure that progress aligns with the agreed‑upon schedule.
• Review project RFIs and submittals to ensure alignment with Owner project requirements and budget.
• Tour project sites upon project completion and before turning space over to the client(s) to ensure the project is complete and site conditions meet expectations. Administer punch list and project close‑out activities, including acceptance and completion of project.
• Manage occupancy planning and oversee the move management process as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of directly related experience in real estate development, construction project management, or design management.
• High degree of professionalism, strong work ethic, and keen sense of urgency with the ability to work autonomously, multi‑task in an organized manner, produce quality work product, and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to forge strong, lasting relationships with all members of the project team, both internal and external. Experience with oversight and mentorship of direct reports.
• Exhibit exceptional judgment and adept problem‑solving skills, showcasing the ability to make sound decisions in challenging situations and find effective solutions.
• Proven ability to multi‑task in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment. Ability to manage multiple projects at various stages concurrently.
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Project, and PowerPoint is required; experience with CAD, BIM, Procore, and Bluebeam is a plus.
• Certifications, experience, and knowledge of sustainability initiatives such as LEED, Passive House, Living Building Challenge, WELL, Fitwel, etc., is a plus.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Project Management and Information Technology

Email your cover letter and resume to careers@northstar‑pres.com and note that the job will require you to be onsite four (4) days a week at our client’s site in Hanover, NH.