Strategic Project Manager - Construction & Contracts

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,785 - 123,998; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the key liaison among the university, consultants and contractors. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, scope definitions, negotiations and change management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

In a leadership and/or management capacity, you may supervise staff and coordinate cross-functional teams to forecast resources and measure outcomes, driving corrective actions where needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 5–10 years in construction, architecture, or project management.
• Ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
• May have supervisory responsibilities within project scope.

Responsibilities

• Oversee procurement of services and contract administration.
• Define scope, negotiate contracts, approve payments, and manage change orders.
• Direct forecast and adjust resources to deliver projects on time and on budget.
• Develop metrics with leadership to validate outcomes and recommend corrective actions.
• Directly lead or supervise project personnel as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization & prioritization

Problem solving

Independent work

Supervisory capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in relevant field

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking a Project Manager to serve as the key liaison among the university, consultants and contractors. You will oversee procurement, contract administration, scope definitions, negotiations and change management to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

In a leadership and/or management capacity, you may supervise staff and coordinate cross-functional teams to forecast resources and measure outcomes, driving corrective actions where needed.