Project Manager - OPM Firm - Academic Projects - Boston, MA

About the role

The Project Manager - OPM Firm - Academic Projects will:

• Manage multiple small-to-mid-size renovation and development projects simultaneously in the Boston area.
• Act as a primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and relationship building.
• Facilitate project coordination from conceptual design through construction and closeout.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive project success.
• Maintain strict attention to schedule, budget, and overall project execution.
• Contribute to the growth of the Boston office through high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Support senior leadership (SPM and Partners) on strategic project initiatives.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager - OPM Firm - Academic Projects will:

• Manage multiple small-to-mid-size renovation and development projects simultaneously in the Boston area.
• Act as a primary client interface, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and relationship building.
• Facilitate project coordination from conceptual design through construction and closeout.
• Collaborate with architects, consultants, and internal stakeholders to drive project success.
• Maintain strict attention to schedule, budget, and overall project execution.
• Contribute to the growth of the Boston office through high-quality project delivery and client satisfaction.
• Support senior leadership (SPM and Partners) on strategic project initiatives.

Requirements

• 4-8 years of experience in project management within an OPM firm or architectural background.
• Strong client-facing experience with excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
• Experience working on renovations, institutional, academic, or nonprofit projects preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Highly organized, detailed-oriented, and responsive.
• Must be commutable to Boston and able to work onsite 5 days per week.

Qualifications

• Must be commutable to Boston and able to work onsite 5 days per week.

Skills

• Project management experience within an OPM firm or architectural background.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Organized, detailed-oriented, and responsive.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $130,000 USD (Based on experience).
• Biannual bonus structure.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Generous PTO + 5 sick days + 7 holidays.
• Cell phone reimbursement.
• Opportunity to join a growing, tight-knit team with long-term leadership potential.

Pay

Competitive base salary: $100,000 - $130,000 USD (Based on experience)

Schedule

Must be commutable to Boston and able to work onsite 5 days per week.