Head of Project Management (Construction)

Type: Regular Full-Time

Category/Department: Project Management/Project Executive

We provide value across the entire project lifecycle through our core construction management services and complementary business lines in real estate investment, design, self‑perform construction, and technology start‑up investment (Suffolk Technologies). By integrating data, artificial intelligence, and advanced technology through our Seamless Platform, we connect design, construction, and operations to deliver smarter, more predictable results and redefine how America builds.

Suffolk - America's Contractor - is a national company with more than $9 billion in annual revenue, 3,000 employees, and 17 offices, including Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Las Vegas, Herndon, U.Virgin Islands, and other key markets. Suffolk manages some of the most complex and transformative projects in the country, serving clients across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, aviation, transportation, government, mission‑critical, and commercial sectors. Suffolk is ranked #8 on ENR's list of “Top CM‑at‑Risk Contractors.” Benefits include competitive salaries, auto allowances and gas cards for certain roles, access to market‑leading medical and emotional and mental health benefits, dental, and vision insurance plans, virtual care options for physical therapy and primary care, generous paid time off, 401(k) plan with employer match and access to expert financial resources, company‑paid and voluntary life insurance, tax‑deferred savings accounts, 10 backup daycare days each year, short‑ and long‑term disability, commuter benefits and more.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating all necessary project resources and documentation throughout the entire project lifecycle, including maintenance of budget and schedule, and the management and administration of all contractual requirements, agreements with trade partners, purchase orders, meeting minutes and shop drawing logs. This individual also manages risk, insurances, general work performance and quality, and overall team progress against the project plan through consistent communication and collaboration with the owner and project team members.

Lead and communicate with Suffolk Field Supervision, Subcontractors and Vendors to assist them in working to the Project Schedule

Represent Suffolk with Owner(s), Architects, Consultants, Government Authorities, Vendors and Subcontractors

Administer financial aspects of the Owner's contract, subcontracts, and purchase orders

Build effective working relationships with clients and the Suffolk project team members

Project Start‑Up:

Review the general contract and contract documents and confirm the budget setup and project milestones

Create a schedule of values and project logs, plan for project safety and mobilization, including review and validation with team members

Purchasing process and document control:

Maintain the buy schedule, write scopes of work, distribute and log subcontracts, write required contract riders, and purchase orders, and confirm compliance with project insurance requirements

Review subcontractor references, obtain Subcontractor bonds, and maintain project files

Maintain and manage all purchase and delivery schedules, change order processes, shop drawings, document control logs, Owner, Architect and Subcontractor correspondence

Work with Purchasing in setting up/executing trade buyout including defining scope of work, authoring Exhibit B's, ensuring scope coverage, coordinating buy and project schedules

Meeting Management:

Attend all schedule and management meetings necessary to monitor and manage the project, chairing as appropriate

Financial Management:

Manage all requisitions and payments including lien releases and project payroll and maintain best possible cash flow throughout the project, communicating issues proactively

Project Closeout:

Deliver all necessary manuals to the Owner, consolidate project documentation and files

Manage subcontractor closeout, transfer of utilities, owner training, and punch list process

Deliver all warranties, as‑built and training to the owner

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or applicable discipline and experience relative to project size/scope

Minimum of 5 years of related experience working on K‑12 construction projects required

Excellent business judgment demonstrated by consistently achieving profitability objectives and strong project close‑outs with client and subcontractor relationships in good standing

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail evidenced by a strong command of all applicable contract and legal provisions

Ability to consistently analyze and execute financial trade‑offs which frequently involve dealing with incomplete data and ambiguity

Ability to constantly multi‑task and handle competing priorities between Suffolk business needs, organizational issues, and sound customer relations

Able to quickly study and react to complex issues

The ability to manage and embrace change. perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level. Job site walking.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law. This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.