Project Manager 1

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Project Manager 1
Location : Lexington, Eastern MA. (Job Location Specific)
Pay Range : 110K -150K

Job Description :

USPRO is partnering with a well-established construction management firm active throughout New England and the broader Northeast to fill a Project Manager I opening. In this role, you'll work hand-in-hand with the Lead Superintendent and Project Executive, taking ownership of construction projects across their full lifecycle—from procurement and scheduling to cost oversight, document control, and client-facing reporting. You'll also mentor Assistant Project Managers, helping guide projects from early preconstruction through final closeout.

Candidates with relevant military experience may have certain requirements waived.

Core Responsibilities

Project Oversight & Operations

• Own the day-to-day execution of assigned projects from kickoff to completion
• Review and interpret plans, specs, contracts, and owner agreements
• Manage procurement workflows, submittals, and material delivery coordination
• Build and update project schedules on a monthly basis, including forecasting
• Drive project turnover and closeout processes

Financial & Cost Oversight

• Own buyout activities—scope review, subcontractor negotiation, and award
• Set and maintain project budgets with strong job cost discipline
• Produce monthly cost reports and cost-to-complete projections
• Run quarterly cost review sessions
• Handle owner requisitions, subcontractor pay applications, and change orders
• Track and safeguard project profitability

Stakeholder & Team Communication

• Cultivate strong working relationships with owners, architects, subs, and other project stakeholders
• Deliver consistent, clear project status updates
• Bridge communication between the field team and project management staff
• Maintain positive subcontractor relationships to support repeat business

Safety & Risk Oversight

• Help reinforce a strong jobsite safety culture
• Perform routine safety walkthroughs
• Join weekly safety huddles and contribute to risk management planning
• Confirm subcontractors meet contractual and insurance obligations

Team Leadership

• Mentor and supervise Assistant Project Managers
• Review APM deliverables for quality and accuracy
• Help the broader project team execute successfully

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred
• 5+ years managing construction projects
• Background with a Construction Manager or General Contractor (CM/GC side)
• Solid grasp of scheduling, budgeting, procurement, and cost control practices
• Track record managing multiple stakeholders and client relationships
• Strong communicator, leader, and organizer

Ideal Project Background

• Ground-up multifamily residential
• Senior housing
• Affordable housing

Equal Opportunity Statement :
USPRO is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability and/or other protected categories. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation(s) to qualified individuals with disabilities or needs, as required by law.