Head of Construction

The Quest Organization

Boston, MA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Requests/Orders, Civil Engineering, Construction, Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP), Multitasking, Professional Engineer, Project Close-Out, Project Tracking, Quality Control, Real Estate Development, Retail, Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Schedule Development, Structural Engineering
LOCATION
Boston, MA
POSTED
8 days ago

Head of Construction


A privately held real estate investment and development firm with a portfolio of retail and mixed-use properties is seeking a Head of Construction. This role will oversee active renovation and adaptive reuse projects across the Northeast. This is a highly field-oriented position serving as the owner's representative, responsible for construction execution, quality control, contractor management, budget oversight, and project delivery.


Responsibilities:


  • Lead day-to-day construction execution across multiple active projects.
  • Serve as primary owner-side contact for general contractors.
  • Conduct frequent site inspections to ensure quality, workmanship, and adherence to plans.
  • Review RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications, and project budgets.
  • Manage schedules, punch lists, project closeout, and warranty items.
  • Maintain rigorous standards for historic preservation, adaptive reuse, and high-end finishes.


Qualifications:


  • Active Massachusetts Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
  • Prior field experience as a Field Engineer and/or Superintendent with a reputable GC.
  • Experience with historic, landmarked, or adaptive reuse projects.
  • Strong knowledge of structural systems, building envelope, MEP systems, and luxury finishes.
  • Massachusetts CSL (or ability to obtain).

About the Company

T

The Quest Organization

For over 30 years, The Quest Organization and its related entities have been a highly respected leader in Executive Search and Business Advisory Services, taking a holistic approach to finding not only the most talented individuals for “C” level executives and Middle Management Professionals, but making sure that our clients have truly defined their need both from a technical perspective and an overall “fit perspective. The hallmark of our success is the extraordinary experience and business acumen of our professional staff with a combined 50+ years of achievements in Executive Search and Advisory Services.
With backgrounds as CPAs in the Big “4″ and as financial professionals in industry, we are uniquely positioned to provide our clients with meaningful hiring recommendations, grounded in a thorough understanding of their overall business including their operations, finance, accounting, human capital and sales.

Our staff through their daily transactions in the employment marketplace and extensive participation in regional business organizations, is well positioned to provide candidates from mid level to CEO’s with insightful advice on career planning and positioning. Every candidate that we represent, benefits from a comprehensive interview to ensure they are considered for appropriate opportunities which match their capabilities, experience, desired compensation and quality of life attributes. We are known to provide the most meticulous interview preparation and follow through in the industry.

COMPANY SIZE
10 to 19 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
1985
WEBSITE
http://www.questorg.com