Construction Project Manager - Synergy

Synergy, a leading commercial real estate firm, seeks a full-time Construction Project Manager to manage large scale construction projects throughout our portfolio in Boston. The Project Manager’s responsibilities include pre-construction, on site direction and close out activities pertaining to the execution of building repositionings, tenant improvements and capital projects. This work will be done in accordance with company policies, project documents and governmental regulations. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversees and inspects all phases of project construction including estimating, pre-bid qualification, bidding, negotiation, award, contract management, scheduling, project cost tracking, and close out document completion. Duties also include budgeting, value engineering, long-lead item ordering, coordination and scheduling of individual contractors/trades, material & equipment deliveries, construction, sign-offs, inspections, close-out procedures, occupancy, quality control, and client relations.

• Works closely with our tenants to deliver quality improvements to office and retail space for their use including coordination of tenant systems and FF&E. Services must be delivered in an efficient, cost effective and seamless manner minimizing the impact and disruption to tenants. On time delivery is critical.

• Effectively works with tenants, leasing agents, property managers, building engineers, security, senior management, accountants, contractors, vendors, inspectors and others in systematic way and effectively communicating and coordinating all projects.

• Manages construction team by providing direction and leadership; provides verbal and written direction to all contractors, and service providers. Interprets specifications and company policies to subordinates and/or contractors and maintains commitment to highest on-site safety and quality standards. Analyzes and resolves project problems.

• Maintains and expands network of service providers in order to grow bid pool of vendors qualified for project participation.

• Maintains consistent follow-up on outstanding issues and has ability to properly close out all projects.

• Reads and understands construction drawings and specifications.

• Oversees construction permits and approvals with all agencies to ensure compliance with codes and regulations.

• Read and understand complex instructions and effectively presents information to customers, clients, and directors.

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in the construction industry.
• 5-8 years experience with on-site construction management and coordination of all general and sub-contractor trades for the purposes of delivering intended scope, schedule and budget.
• Experience with trade skills such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, roofing, heating and cooling, as well as applicable commercial office building systems and best practices is preferable.
• Solid reporting, multitasking, and problem-solving capabilities; proactive and deadline-oriented.
• Demonstrates excellence in customer service; able to communicate verbally & in writing in a professional manner
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), MS Project.

We offer competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, STD & LTD insurance, and 401(k) plan with company match. We are unable to support sponsorship for work authorization and Visas at this time. Background checks required.

Synergy is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

All vendors must have a signed Synergy Placement Agreement. All unsolicited resumes sent to Synergy will be considered property of Synergy. Synergy will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.