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Building Project Manager Jobs in Massachusetts (NOW HIRING)

The Building People is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services at a federal government installation. The Project Manager is responsible for the ...

The Building People is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services at a federal government installation. The Project Manager is responsible for the ...

Project Manager - New Product Development & Innovation - FastenMaster OMG Inc. is a leading ... to complete building projects safer, faster, and easier. OMG uses New Product Development ...

You "read" people and situations effectively, building trust and ensuring successful project ... Manage procurement processes through the lenses of quality, price, and relationships. Coordinate ...

The Building People is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services at a federal government installation. The Project Manager is responsible for the ...

You "read" people and situations effectively, building trust and ensuring successful project ... Manage procurement processes through the lenses of quality, price, and relationships. Coordinate ...

Sr. Building Code Project Manager - Permitting Boston, Massachusetts Do you have a desire to learn and advance your career in a dynamic, collaborative work environment? CodeGreen is a national ...

The Building People is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead facility operations and maintenance services at a federal government installation. The Project Manager is responsible for the ...

Project Manager (BOND Building)

Medford, MA ยท On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Perform all aspects of project-related cost management * Assist in the development and maintenance of the construction schedule. Monitor schedule and collaborate with team and subcontractors to meet ...

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Construction Project Manager

Waltham, MA ยท On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

Since 2000, we've delivered over $2.0 billion in high-profile, municipal building projects across ... Our proactive management approach, emphasis on teamwork, and commitment to excellence make CTA a ...

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How much do building project manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for building project manager in Massachusetts is $105,455.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,900.00 and $123,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a building project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Building Project Manager, you need strong project management skills, construction knowledge, and typically a relevant degree such as in construction management or civil engineering. Familiarity with project management software (like MS Project or Primavera), budgeting tools, and safety certifications (such as OSHA) is essential. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage teams and stakeholders effectively. These abilities ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards while maintaining safety and client satisfaction.

What are some common challenges building project managers face when coordinating with multiple contractors and stakeholders?

Building Project Managers often encounter challenges in aligning the expectations and timelines of various contractors, subcontractors, and stakeholders involved in a construction project. Clear communication, proactive planning, and regular progress meetings are essential to prevent misunderstandings or delays. Additionally, managing conflicting priorities and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards requires strong organizational and negotiation skills. Successfully navigating these challenges is key to keeping projects on time and within budget.

What does a building project manager do?

A Building Project Manager oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from start to finish. They are responsible for managing budgets, schedules, resources, and communication between clients, contractors, and stakeholders. Their goal is to ensure that the project is completed on time, within budget, and according to the required quality standards. Building Project Managers also address any issues that arise during construction and ensure compliance with safety regulations and building codes.

What is the difference between Building Project Manager vs Construction Supervisor?

AspectBuilding Project ManagerConstruction Supervisor
CertificationsPMI, PMP, or equivalent; construction management certificationsOSHA, safety certifications, sometimes PMP
Work EnvironmentOffice-based planning, coordination, and oversightOn-site supervision of construction activities
ResponsibilitiesProject planning, budgeting, scheduling, client communicationManaging daily on-site work, safety compliance, workforce supervision

Building Project Managers focus on overall project coordination, planning, and client relations, often working from an office. Construction Supervisors oversee daily on-site activities, ensuring safety and work quality. Both roles require construction knowledge, but their scope and work environment differ significantly.

What cities in Massachusetts are hiring for Building Project Manager jobs?

Cities in Massachusetts with the most Building Project Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Building Project Manager job openings in Massachusetts as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 14% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $105,455 per year, or $50.7 per hour.

Assistant Project Manager - Construction Administration

General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Boston, MA โ€ข Hybrid

Full-time

Posted 29 days ago


Job description

Jobย Title: Assistant Project Manager, Constructionย Administrationย ย 

Department: Capital Planningย 

Reportsย To: Project Manager III

FLSA: Non-exemptย 

Level: 8ย 

The Construction Administration Team manages school building projectsย fromย designย development through bidding, contract award, construction,ย commissioningย and project close-out.ย 

The Assistant Project Managerย works with a motivated teamย reportingย to a Project Manager IIIย toย accomplishย the vital function ofย monitoringย the scope, schedule and budget of Massachusetts public school projects whileย assistingย in theย day-to-day management ofย theseย projects.ย ย As part of a small team in a quasi-independent state agency, the Assistant Project Manager contributes to theย team's success by assistingย projectย managersย in support of their projects through each phase of the capital pipeline process, and theย MSBA's mission ofย partnering with school districts toย build the best schools possible for Massachusetts students.

Essential Functions

  • With guidance from team members and Project Managerย 3,ย review andย monitor project schedules, budgets andย scopeย whileย tracking project-specific events,ย costsย and construction developments.ย 
  • Participateย and report onย siteย visitย activityย ofย schoolย buildingย projectsย duringย construction,ย bothย at the project site as well as remote visitsย with the project team.ย 
  • Participateย inย theย monitoringย ofย project schedules,ย budgetsย andย scope.ย ย Report progress and observations to department staff at weekly meetings.ย 
  • Assist in reviewing and preparing change order documentation as member of a team reporting to a Project Manager 3; perform preliminary review of other required submittals for funded capital projects for quality of work and guideline conformance.ย 
  • Assume responsibility forย specificย initiativesย assigned byย theย Projectย Managerย 3ย thatย implementย best practices for school building,ย from the quality and cost-effectiveness of constructionย to long-term durability and sustainabilityย with the latestย developmentsย in clean energy strategies for building construction.ย 
  • Participateย inย projectย meetingsย addressingย projectย status,ย fundingย agreements,ย budgetย amendments,ย changeย ordersย andย prepareย meeting minutes and actionย items.ย 
  • With the guidance from team members and Project Manager 3, assist and analyze reimbursement applications, budget revisions, design submission review comments, monthly reports and closeout documents.ย 

Required Skills and Knowledge

  • Bachelor's degree in one of the following: project management, construction, architecture, engineering, orย a relatedย field.ย 
  • One-to-three years of experience associated with construction, project management, building design or other applicable disciplines.ย 
  • Qualifiedย graduatesย enteringย theย workforce directly from college will also beย considered.ย 
  • Knowledgeย of, orย demonstratedย interest through education, constructionย projectย administration,ย complianceย and scheduleย monitoring,ย andย claims processing.ย 
  • Proficiencyย inย Microsoftย Officeย softwareย applications,ย includingย Excel,ย Word,ย PowerPoint, SharePoint,ย Teamsย andย Outlook.ย 
  • Ability toย effectivelyย manage multiple tasks, involving complex and varying problems.ย 
  • Strongย verbalย and written communicationย skills.ย 
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of aย team.ย 
  • Ability and willingness to travelย occasionallyย to project sites inย Massachusetts.ย 
  • Ability to work hybrid work schedule - minimum of two (2) in-office days per week.

To apply please follow this link: https://jobs.lever.co/massschoolbuildings/b1894ebd-8bdb-4145-a0dd-195c04e03a69?lever-origin=applied&lever-source[]=MassCareers