Project Manager – Specialty Construction

Project Manager – Specialty Construction

Douglas, MA | Geotechnical / Geostructural Construction
Salary: $125,000–$150,000

Some Project Managers are great when everything goes according to plan.

We're looking for someone who's just as good when it doesn't.

Our client, an established and highly respected specialty contractor in the geotechnical and geostructural construction industry, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to manage multiple construction projects from preparation and mobilization through execution, change management, and closeout.

This is an opportunity for a construction professional who can see both the details and the bigger picture—someone who communicates exceptionally well, anticipates what is coming next, and can calmly manage competing priorities when clients, field personnel, vendors, schedules, budgets, and unexpected problems all need attention at the same time.

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

Technical construction knowledge matters, but this role requires much more than knowing how to read drawings or track a budget.

The strongest Project Managers know how to manage circumstances and people.

You'll interact with clients, Superintendents, field crews, vendors, subcontractors, truckers, engineers, and internal team members—sometimes all in the same day.

That requires someone who can listen before reacting, communicate clearly, adjust their approach to different personalities, and keep a cool head when something doesn't go according to plan.

You need to know which issue requires immediate attention, which can wait, and which potential problem can be addressed today so it never becomes tomorrow's emergency.

What You'll Do

You'll take ownership of multiple projects in various stages of completion and manage them from initial preparation through final closeout.

Responsibilities will include:

• Manage multiple active construction projects simultaneously

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients throughout the project

• Develop strong working relationships with clients, field personnel, vendors, subcontractors, and project stakeholders

• Read, interpret, and work from project drawings, specifications, contracts, and other technical documents

• Review contracts and understand project scope, requirements, risks, and obligations

• Coordinate project planning, mobilization, materials, vendors, subcontractors, schedules, and field requirements

• Work closely with Superintendents and field personnel to ensure they have the information and resources necessary to perform successfully

• Visit jobsites and attend project meetings as required

• Track project costs and prepare cost reports

• Manage projects with an eye toward meeting or exceeding budgets and schedules

• Identify, prepare, negotiate, process, and track change orders and claims

• Prepare professional project correspondence, letters, reports, invoices, and other technical documentation

• Monitor deadlines, deliverables, and outstanding project requirements

• Proactively identify potential issues and develop solutions before they affect the project

• Manage urgent project issues and changing priorities without losing sight of other responsibilities

• Guide projects through completion, follow-up, documentation, and closeout

• Promote and support a strong culture of safety

• Contribute to the company's continued growth, profitability, reputation, and market presence

The Kind of Project Manager We're Looking For

You are someone who can have ten things competing for your attention without treating all ten as equally urgent.

You understand how to prioritize.

You're proactive rather than purely reactive. When an actual emergency happens, you can shift gears quickly, address it, communicate with the right people, and then get the rest of your work back on track.

You communicate professionally even when conversations are difficult.

And you understand that sometimes the best Project Manager in the room is the person who listens before they speak.

What You'll Bring

We're looking for someone with:

• Approximately 5+ years of construction project management experience, with greater experience welcomed

• Experience managing multiple construction projects concurrently

• Strong client relationship and communication skills

• Excellent written communication and technical writing abilities

• Experience reviewing contracts, drawings, specifications, and project documentation

• Experience managing change orders, project costs, schedules, vendors, and subcontractors

• Strong proficiency with Word processing, PDFs, and standard project documentation tools

• Exceptional organizational and follow-through skills

• Strong judgment and the ability to prioritize competing demands

• The ability to remain composed and professional under pressure

• A collaborative and open-minded approach to problem solving

• A willingness to listen, learn, and consider different perspectives

• A strong work ethic and willingness to do what is necessary to move a project forward

Experience in geotechnical, geostructural, heavy civil, foundation, concrete, drilling, earthwork, or specialty construction would be particularly valuable.

Office & Field Environment

This position is based from the company's Douglas, Massachusetts office and is predominantly an in-person role.

Project Managers also spend time at active jobsites depending on their projects and personal management style. Some Project Managers may spend approximately 10% of their time in the field, while others may spend closer to 50%. It's up to the individual to decide how they work most efficiently.

The important thing isn't achieving a particular office-to-field ratio. It's being where you need to be to successfully manage your projects.

Compensation & Growth

Salary: $125,000–$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

You'll be provided with the tools needed to succeed, including a laptop and cell phone, along with access to professional training, development, and business development opportunities.

As your experience with the company grows, so can the size, complexity, and number of projects you manage.

This is an opportunity to join an organization that has built its reputation on safety, integrity, technical expertise, collaboration, and trusted relationships within the geotechnical and geostructural construction industry.

If you're a Project Manager who can manage the details, the relationships, the unexpected problems, and the bigger picture—all while keeping your composure—we'd like to talk with you.