Project Manager - Public Work - Boston, MA - $175k

We're supporting a highly respected Massachusetts‑based GC/CM in hiring a Project Manager to help lead two major upcoming public projects-a $60M elementary school and a $30M police/fire station. This role offers the chance to manage complex, high‑visibility work while gaining close exposure to ownership and a supportive, fast‑moving team environment.

Client Details

Our client is an award‑winning general contractor headquartered in Waltham, MA, with projects across the North and South Shore. They specialize in academic, civic, multifamily, retail, and senior care construction and have delivered over $800M in work since 2000. Known for smart project delivery, strong management systems, and an emphasis on high‑quality public and institutional projects, the firm offers big‑project opportunities without the bureaucracy of larger competitors. Their pipeline remains extremely strong-they frequently turn down bids due to limited staffing and have never conducted layoffs due to lack of work in the past 25 years.

Description

• Lead full lifecycle project management for major public projects, including a $60M K‑12 school and a $30M civic facility
• Oversee budget management, schedule development, subcontractor coordination, and change order processes
• Manage documentation, RFI/submittal workflows, and project reporting using Procore
• Work closely with owners, architects, engineers, and internal teams to ensure timely, high‑quality project delivery
• Lead OAC meetings, subcontractor meetings, and internal coordination sessions
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, quality benchmarks, and public procurement requirements
• Anticipate and resolve construction challenges proactively
• Represent the company professionally with municipalities, public stakeholders, and project partners

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.

Profile

A successful Project Manager - Public Work should have:

• 5-7+ years of Project Management experience, ideally with a GC or CM
• Experience working on projects $20M+ in value-ground‑up or major renovations preferred
• Strong familiarity with public, academic, K‑12, civic, or institutional projects (preferred but not required)
• Procore experience required
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex schedules and multi‑stakeholder environments
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to work fully on‑site and commute to Waltham, MA

Job Offer

• $125,000 - $175,000 base salary
• Full healthcare benefits
• 401(k)
• PTO + holidays
• Vehicle allowance
• Work directly with ownership-high visibility, fast recognition, and real career growth
• Opportunity to build large, state‑of‑the‑art academic and civic projects
• A stable, long‑standing company with zero layoff history

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.

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