Project Manager - Commercial & Insitutional Construction

The Project Manager - Commercial & Institutional will oversee construction projects from start to finish, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. Based in Auburn, MA, this role focuses on managing resources, schedules, and budgets for projects within the business services industry.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established, fourth-generation, family-owned construction organization with more than 100 years of success throughout Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Connecticut. With over 600 employees and annual revenues exceeding $150 million, they provide construction services across the energy, water, wastewater, commercial, industrial, and institutional markets.

Known for their commitment to safety, employee development, profitability, and business growth, they have built a reputation as a trusted partner delivering complex projects for public and private sector clients throughout New England.

Description

Reporting directly to the Building Division Leader, the Project Manager will be responsible for managing commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. This role requires strong leadership, financial management, scheduling expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively with field teams, subcontractors, consultants, and clients.Key Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects from preconstruction, procurement, and execution through project closeout
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project budgets, forecasts, and financial performance
• Create and manage project schedules, staffing plans, and resource allocation
• Lead client communications and maintain strong client relationships throughout project delivery
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and project documentation
• Coordinate with superintendents, field leadership, consultants, and project stakeholders
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, profitably, and on schedule
• Support business growth through exceptional project execution and client service

Profile

A successful Project Manager Building should have:

• 7-15+ years of progressive construction management experience
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent field experience will also be considered
• Experience managing commercial construction projects valued at $5M+
• Strong background delivering Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and project financial management
• Working knowledge of structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, and general building systems
• Ability to travel throughout Massachusetts and the greater New England region
• Proficiency with Procore or similar construction management software preferred

Job Offer

• Base salary: $140,000 - $160,000
• Opportunity to join a financially stable and growing organization
• Exposure to a diverse portfolio of commercial, institutional, utility, and life sciences projects
• Long-term career advancement opportunities within a growing division
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Mix of office, jobsite, and client-facing responsibilities

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.