Construction Project Manager - Public Projects North of Boston

Saugus, Massachusetts Permanent USD150,000 - USD180,000 per year View Job Description
This role oversees public and private-sector projects-typically $3M-$40M-across the corridor between Providence and Boston, with growing work north of the city. It offers hybrid flexibility, strong team support, and the opportunity to deliver complex institutional, academic, civic, and infrastructure projects for a well‑established, award-winning GC.
  • Lead high‑visibility public projects with strong stability and growth!
  • Competitive pay, great benefits, and a supportive, family‑oriented culture!

About Our Client

This commercial general contractor has over 30 years of experience across Rhode Island and Greater Boston, delivering public and private projects ranging from $3M-$40M with a 40-person team. The firm has a strong reputation, award-winning portfolio, and a family-oriented culture, supported by a steady pipeline in recession-resistant markets that ensures long-term stability. Its self-perform capabilities enhance quality control and delivery, while employees benefit from competitive pay, employer-paid healthcare, profit sharing, flexible hybrid work, and clear opportunities for professional growth.

Job Description

  • Lead public‑sector and commercial projects ranging from $3M-$60M, from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Manage project budgets, financial performance, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, coordinating closely with field teams.
  • Oversee subcontractor procurement, buyout, contract negotiations, and ongoing coordination.
  • Serve as the primary liaison to owners, architects, engineers, and permitting authorities.
  • Maintain compliance with plans, specifications, regulatory requirements, and safety standards.
  • Drive RFIs, submittals, change orders, and pay applications with accuracy and timeliness.
  • Lead project meetings and maintain all project documentation and reporting.
  • Support work on public, institutional, academic, civic, transportation, and infrastructure projects-especially in North Shore, and Greater Boston suburbs.
  • Provide mentorship and support to Assistant PMs or junior staff as needed.
  • Partner with Superintendents to drive schedule, quality, logistics, and issue resolution.
  • Ensure smooth project turnover, punch list completion, and closeout documentation.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 7-15+ years of project management experience with a commercial or public-sector GC.
  • Experience managing public projects (higher ed, institutional, civic, transportation, or state-funded).
  • Proven ability to lead projects $3M-$60M independently.
  • Strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration skills.
  • Familiarity with public procurement requirements, prevailing wage, and documentation processes.
  • Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
  • Strong ability to work cross-functionally with estimating, preconstruction, and field teams.
  • Organizational skills suited for fast‑paced, multi‑stakeholder environments.
  • Hybrid‑work comfort (office, WFH, site visits).
  • Team‑first mindset aligned with a collaborative, family‑oriented culture.
  • Proactive problem-solving with the ability to anticipate and resolve challenges early.

What's on Offer

  • Stable, long-standing GC with decades of public-sector experience.
  • Project locations primarily between Providence and Boston, with new work north of Boston.
  • Hybrid work model: office + WFH + ~1 day/week on site.
  • Highly awarded, reputable builder in institutional, civic, and public markets.
  • Self-perform capabilities (demo, concrete, scaffolding, carpentry, excavation).
  • Above‑industry base salaries ($150000 to $180000 USD, plus bonuses) and competitive total compensation
  • Employer‑paid healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) plan + performance‑based profit sharing.
  • Vacation + PTO, with unused PTO paid out as a bonus annually.
  • Remote work flexibility as applicable.
  • Supportive, team‑oriented, family‑driven culture.

If you're a motivated Project Manager/Senior Project Manager seeking a rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply today!

Contact
Marvella Avery
Quote job ref
JN-052026-7010576

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Saugus
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Marvella Avery
Job Reference
JN-052026-7010576