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Construction Project Manager / Senior Project Manager - Commercial & Institutional Berkeley Building Company - 5.0 Reading, MA Job Details Full-time $120,000 - $170,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Construction specifications Construction cost control Commercial construction project management Driver's License Bachelor's degree Engineering project budget management Contracts Managing projects Productivity software Project contract management Commercial building projects Microsoft Project Construction project budgeting ProCore Full Job Description About Berkeley Berkeley Building Company is a New England general contractor and construction manager founded in 2010. We specialize in complex renovation, historic preservation, and interior work for institutional, educational, and commercial clients. Much of our work happens in occupied buildings, including campuses, offices, banks, and historic properties, where protecting the owner's operations matters as much as the finished product. We're a lean team that has built long-term client relationships one project at a time, and our 2026 Highwire Platinum Safety Award reflects how seriously we take our work in the field. The Role We're looking for an experienced Project Manager to own commercial and institutional projects from startup through financial closeout. Working with the Project Executive and Superintendent, you'll be responsible for schedule, budget, cost control, and client relationships, across multiple concurrent projects. This role is based in our Reading office, with regular site visits throughout Greater Boston. Responsibilities Lead projects from startup through completion and financial closeout, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and buyout Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, engineers, and owner's project managers (OPMs) Issue and manage subcontracts and purchase orders; verify contracts and insurance certificates are in place before work begins Manage cost control, forecasting, and change orders; prepare timely, accurate monthly owner requisitions Track and manage submittals and RFIs in Procore Develop and maintain project schedules in Microsoft Project in coordination with the Superintendent Run weekly owner/architect/contractor and subcontractor meetings to resolve issues and keep work moving Identify risks early and put mitigation in place to protect schedule, budget, and quality Coordinate phasing and logistics to minimize disruption in occupied buildings Conduct field walks with the project team and support quality control and site safety programs Maintain accurate project documentation, including contracts, change orders, and correspondence Manage project closeout: punch list, warranties, O&Ms, and final financial reconciliation Provide regular progress updates to the Project Executive and leadership Qualifications 10+ years of project management experience with a commercial general contractor or construction manager Experience managing institutional, educational, commercial, or multi-unit projects of $1M+; occupied-building, campus, or historic renovation experience strongly preferred Commercial or institutional project experience is required; residential-only backgrounds will not be considered Demonstrated experience with project financials: budgets, cost-to-complete, change orders, and owner requisitions Strong working knowledge of construction documents, contracts, and specifications Proficiency in Procore, Microsoft Project, and Microsoft Office Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills; comfortable managing multiple projects and stakeholders at once Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to the office and job sites Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or a related field required OSHA 30 and/or Massachusetts CSL a plus Physical Demands This role involves regular visits to active construction sites and walkthroughs, which may require standing and walking for extended periods, climbing stairs and ladders, and navigating uneven terrain. You may occasionally need to lift or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Schedule Full-time, in person. Based in our Reading, MA office with regular job site visits.

Benefits Medical insurance:

Berkeley pays 50% of premiums, plus an HRA that reimburses 50% of the deductible Dental insurance: Berkeley pays 50% of premiums $100,000 company-paid life insurance Long-term disability 401(k) with employer match 5 sick days per year; 2 weeks of vacation Annual discretionary bonus based on company performance, tenure, and individual contribution Company-issued phone, laptop, and iPad How to Apply Apply through Indeed with your résumé. A cover letter is welcome but not required. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States and live within commuting distance of Reading, MA. Berkeley does not sponsor employment visas, now or in the future, and relocation assistance is not available. Berkeley Building Company does not accept unsolicited résumés from recruiters or staffing agencies. Any candidate submitted without a signed agreement in place will be considered a direct applicant, and no placement fee will be paid. Berkeley Building Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay:

$120,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply Application Question(s): Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the U.S.? Which construction safety certification do you currently hold?

Experience:

Construction Project Management:

10 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License (CSL) (Preferred) Drivers License (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Reading, MA 01867 (Required)

Work Location:

In person