Leads construction projects and teams through pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction. Manages constructability, project budgets, financial controls, schedules, billing, contracts, change orders, and subcontractor payments. Develops staff and maintains relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, landlords, brokers, and other industry partners. Requires extensive general contracting experience, including MSBA school construction projects.
Overview
At Shawmut Design and Construction, we take pride in the culture we’ve built as a 100% employee-owned company—one that’s been recognized with more than 100 Best Place to Work awards. We’ve been honored as a National Fortune Best Workplace, a Fortune Best Workplace for Women, Millennials, and Parents, and one of America’s Best Employers by Forbes—along with numerous regional recognitions across our 15 offices nationwide.
Here’s a glimpse into what we offer:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – Be an employee-owner!
- 401(K) with Company Match – Receive a company match up to 4% of your eligible pay.
- Generous Paid Time Off – vacation and sick time, 12 holidays, summer Fridays, and a yearly volunteer day.
- The Extras – Cell phone, laptop, tuition reimbursement, pet insurance, financial planning services, and more.
- Take an active role in and guide projects and project teams in each phase, including pre-construction, construction, closeout, and post-construction services.
- Identify and focus on critical issues related to constructability, including associated costs and logistical issues
- Ensure timely and accurate completion of all Shawmut financial processes, controls, and reports, i.e., internal budgets, costs to complete, billings, collections, subcontractor payments, change order preparation and resolution, contracts, etc.
- Develop, nurture, and maintain ongoing client, architect, subcontractor, and industry (landlords, brokers, etc) relationships at the appropriate level, reinforcing Shawmut's dedication to continuously addressing their needs and interests.
- 10+ years of experience in construction project management as a general contractor
- 8+ years of experience building MSBA Schools
- Extensive experience maintaining project budgets and schedules independently.
- Direct responsibility of leading and developing staff
Shawmut prohibits discrimination against any staff member or applicant on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, religion, national origin, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, disability, creed, citizenship status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Salary Range InformationBoston Base Salary Range: $145,000 – $210,000 The range stated is specific to New England Placement. The range listed depends on many factors, including, but not limited to, years of experience, project size capability (for Construction & Field roles), and internal company equity.
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