Construction Project Lead Jobs in Massachusetts
Construction Project Lead jobs in Massachusetts are among the most active in New England, with demand concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure redevelopment, and life sciences facility buildouts. Boston, Worcester, and Springfield anchor the largest share of hiring, and established firms like Gilbane Building Company, Suffolk Construction, and Turner Construction maintain a consistent presence across the state. The most sought-after specialties are healthcare facility construction, transit and transportation infrastructure, and mixed-use urban development. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Our SelectLeaders client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Reporting to the Project Executive, this individual will be responsible for overall project execution, financial performance, scheduling, and client satisfaction while managing multiple projects concurrently.
Our client is a well-established commercial general contractor and construction management firm serving the greater New England area. The company specializes in ground-up construction, tenant improvements, and tenant-occupied renovations across the retail, restaurant, corporate, and commercial sectors. This opportunity is ideal for a highly motivated construction professional with strong leadership, communication, financial management, and project management skills.
Responsibilities
Preconstruction
- Review and thoroughly understand plans, specifications, and construction documents.
- Identify design deficiencies, constructability issues, and potential code concerns.
- Participate in bid review meetings and project turnover with the estimating team.
- Lead preconstruction meetings with project stakeholders, including clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field personnel.
- Develop meeting agendas and distribute meeting minutes.
- Create and maintain the Critical Path Schedule.
- Collaborate with field leadership to develop project logistics, quality control procedures, safety plans, staffing plans, and overall construction strategy.
- Negotiate subcontractor and vendor agreements to achieve project buyout goals.
- Procure owner-furnished materials and temporary facilities/equipment as required.
- Obtain all necessary permits and approvals.
- Coordinate with architects, engineers, clients, and field teams to ensure successful project planning.
Construction
- Manage all aspects of project execution from mobilization through completion.
- Coordinate daily with the Superintendent to ensure schedule, quality, safety, and budget objectives are achieved.
- Lead and mentor project staff while fostering strong collaboration among the entire project team.
- Manage submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, and project documentation.
- Ensure compliance with company standards, contract documents, applicable codes, and quality requirements.
- Maintain and update the project schedule throughout construction.
- Conduct weekly project meetings and distribute meeting minutes and action items.
- Prepare and manage Requests for Proposal (RFPs), subcontractor selection, and vendor procurement.
- Serve as the primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
- Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Oversee execution of project safety, quality assurance, and project execution plans.
- Prepare schedules of values and monthly payment applications.
- Coordinate with Accounts Receivable to facilitate timely collections.
- Coordinate with Accounts Payable to ensure subcontractors and vendors are paid promptly.
- Prepare and manage subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and project billing documentation.
- Monitor project budgets, forecasting, job costing, and overall financial performance.
- Review and negotiate subcontractor and vendor invoices.
- Manage Prime Contract Change Orders, including pricing, documentation, and owner approvals.
- Interpret and administer all contract requirements, addenda, supplemental instructions, and directives.
- Resolve technical, scheduling, financial, and communication issues throughout the project.
- Coordinate inspections with governing agencies and third-party inspectors.
- Monitor field productivity and forecast labor requirements.
- Ensure subcontractors perform work in accordance with plans, specifications, approved submittals, and contract documents.
- Perform ongoing quality control inspections with field leadership.
- Ensure timely correction of punch list items and construction deficiencies.
- Promote professionalism, accountability, and a positive team culture.
Project Closeout
- Coordinate completion of all punch list items.
- Manage all closeout documentation, including:
- Owner manuals
- Warranties
- Record drawings
- Test reports
- Certificates of Occupancy
- Final inspections
- Prepare final job cost analysis and budget reporting.
- Conduct project closeout reviews with estimating to evaluate budget performance and improve future estimating accuracy.
- Coordinate owner training, utility transfers, and removal of temporary facilities.
- Submit final applications for payment and supporting documentation.
- Ensure all subcontractors and vendors have been paid and all required closeout documentation has been received.
Procore & Project Systems
- Create schedules of values and integrate project financials into Procore and ERP systems.
- Manage commitments, contracts, purchase orders, and change orders.
- Maintain RFIs, submittals, shop drawings, meeting minutes, schedules, punch lists, and project documentation.
- Monitor budgets and update forecasts regularly.
- Upload schedules, drawings, addenda, supplemental instructions, and project documents.
- Track project milestones and maintain accurate project records throughout the lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5-8 + years of commercial construction project management experience.
- Experience managing multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously.
- Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, and cost control.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Procore (preferred).
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities.
- Strong client-focused mindset and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Compensation:
Salary: $130,000 - $160,000 plus discretionary bonus
- Medical
- Dental
- 401k with 3% company contribution
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company credit card
- Company phone
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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What Massachusetts Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction project lead jobs across Massachusetts.
- Active Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License or Unrestricted Construction Supervisor License required
- Five or more years of experience managing commercial or infrastructure construction projects
- Demonstrated ability to oversee subcontractors, schedules, and project budgets from start to finish
- Proficiency with project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Microsoft Project
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or strongly preferred by most Massachusetts employers
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a closely related field preferred
Construction Project Lead Jobs in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction project lead in Massachusetts?
Most construction project leads in Massachusetts hold a Construction Supervisor License issued by the Massachusetts Board of Building Regulations and Standards. Candidates must meet experience requirements and pass a state exam covering building codes and construction practices. A degree in construction management or civil engineering strengthens candidacy, though substantial field experience can substitute. Familiarity with the Massachusetts State Building Code is expected by nearly every employer in the state.
Which companies hire construction project leads in Massachusetts?
Companies currently hiring construction project leads in Massachusetts include Arcadis, Skanska, and ARCO Companies, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Massachusetts's strong pipeline of healthcare, higher education, and transit construction keeps large regional and national general contractors consistently staffed across the state.
Which Massachusetts cities have the most construction project lead jobs?
Boston, Burlington, and Newton account for the most construction project lead openings in Massachusetts. Boston drives the bulk of demand through its concentration of hospital expansions, university construction, and large-scale commercial development, while Worcester and Springfield draw steady hiring from regional infrastructure projects and institutional building programs anchored by major employers and public agencies in those metro areas.
Are there remote construction project lead jobs in Massachusetts?
Yes, but they're rare. About 30% of construction project lead openings tied to Massachusetts are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how site-dependent the role is by nature. The functions most likely to allow remote or hybrid arrangements are pre-construction planning, estimating review, and owner-side project coordination rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction project lead in Massachusetts with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a field coordinator or assistant project manager role at a Massachusetts general contractor, where you build hands-on site experience before stepping into a lead position. Firms like Suffolk Construction and Gilbane regularly bring on project engineer associates from local programs. Earning an OSHA 30-Hour card and enrolling in the Associated General Contractors of Massachusetts training programs signals commitment to employers and gives candidates without a full project portfolio a concrete credential advantage.
Where can I find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Massachusetts?
You can find and apply to construction project lead jobs in Massachusetts on Migrate Mate, which lists current Massachusetts openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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