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Project Manager - Large-Scale Public Construction ($30M-$60M)

Waltham, Massachusetts Permanent USD135,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
My client is an award-winning Massachusetts builder is seeking a Project Manager to take ownership of two marquee public projects: a $60M elementary school and a $30M police/fire station. This is an opportunity to lead complex, high-visibility work while gaining direct exposure to ownership and fast-tracking your career on projects that genuinely impact local communities.
  • Lead a $60M School & $30M Public Safety Project
  • Big-Project Impact Without Big-Company Bureaucracy

About Our Client

My client is one of the region's most respected construction management firms, known for delivering complex, community-focused projects that shape the places people live, learn, and work. Combining the sophistication of a top-tier builder with the culture of a close-knit team, they've built a reputation for investing in their people and recognizing top performers.

Job Description

  • Lead the successful delivery of large-scale public construction projects from preconstruction through final turnover.
  • Manage all aspects of project execution including budget, schedule, procurement, risk management, and client relationships.
  • Provide leadership to project teams, field staff, consultants, and subcontractors to drive project success.
  • Foster strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, and municipal stakeholders.
  • Monitor financial performance, prepare forecasts, and ensure profitability goals are achieved.
  • Utilize Procore and internal systems to maintain project controls, documentation, and reporting.
  • Solve complex project challenges and drive decisions that keep projects moving forward.
  • Champion safety, quality, and operational excellence throughout all project phases.

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

  • 5+ years of experience managing commercial construction projects.
  • Proven experience on projects valued at $20M+ preferred.
  • Ground-up construction and/or major renovation experience strongly preferred.
  • Public, K-12, academic, municipal, civic, or institutional project experience is highly desired.
  • Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management platforms.
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline preferred.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making abilities.
  • Experience working for respected General Contractors or Construction Management firms.
  • Ability to commute to Waltham, MA and regional project sites.



What's on Offer

  • Salary: $125,000 - $175,000
  • Flexibility above range for exceptional public construction candidates
  • Strong opportunity for merit-based promotions and compensation growth
  • High project visibility with direct access to company ownership
  • Long-term career stability with a consistently strong project backlog
  • Opportunity to lead landmark $30M-$60M public projects



Contact
Alexa Depase
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7067558

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Waltham
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Alexa Depase
Job Reference
JN-072026-7067558
 

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