At Northstar we know that a company is only as strong as the people who work there.
We are always looking to recruit the best talent available in the areas of project management, development management and real estate advisory services. Our key market sectors include corporate, higher education, not for profit, mission critical, life science, investor/developer and cultural projects. When we have career opportunities they will be listed on this page.
Thank you in advance for your interest in Northstar.
Real Estate Project Management Co-op / Internship Job Description
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Real Estate Project Management intern to support our team in managing real estate development and construction projects. In this role, you will work closely with our project managers and assist in various tasks related to project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordination. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interior projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground-up development projects.
Responsibilities
Assist in preparing project budgets and schedules
Attend project meetings and take detailed notes
Assist in coordinating project activities, including procurement, contracting, and construction
Opportunity to interface daily with engineers, contractors, architects, and colleagues on a variety of construction projects
Review and track project documents and reports
Conduct research and analysis to support project decision-making
Review and interpret plans and specifications
Assist in preparing and submitting project reports and presentations
Provide day-to-day management of construction activities
Visit project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress aligns with presented schedules. Communicate with Northstar project managers with construction updates and provide field reports
Administer punch list and project close-out activities
Perform other duties as assigned by project teams
Qualifications
Background in civil engineering, architecture, facilities management, or construction management is preferred but not required
High degree of professionalism, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet deadlines
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems
Willingness to learn construction systems, methods, and materials
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
Prior internship experience is a plus
Terms
Spring 2024 (Jan to May/June). Please include desired start and end date in your application.
Hours Per Week
Up to 40
Method of work
In-person at the client’s field office and Northstar’s office
Location
Cambridge, Boston, and Greater Boston area
Senior Project Manager – Life Sciences – Pharmaceuticals – Biotech
We are seeking Senior Project Manager candidates with educational backgrounds in engineering, architecture, or construction management to provide Owner’s Project or Development Management services to our clients. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in laboratory design and construction. Candidates must have a minimum of 8+ years prior project management experience.
ABILITIES REQUIRED
Work closely with client(s) to define project goals, objectives, and priorities
Develop strong trust and performance driven relationships with client(s) and project stakeholders
Report project status regularly to project team and client(s)
Drive team assembly process, including preparation of RFPs, bid alignment, analysis, and award recommendation to client(s) for design team consultants, contractors and all required suppliers
Negotiate and prepare all required contracts including all add services and change orders
Develop, manage, and update master project schedule incorporating all phases of the project and identifying key project milestones
Develop and manage master project budget including tracking budget reallocations, commitments, expenditures, and develop forecasts and cash flows regularly
Review project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with contract value and work completed to date and recommend approval or denial
Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision, and coordination of all project activities
Chair and lead regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed and agreed to as well as actions required
Participate in the design process providing budget, schedule, and constructability input
Review and interpret plans and specifications
Identify and provide recommended actions for issue resolution
Ensure client’s internal stakeholders such as IT, AV, Security, Facilities, etc. are involved and vested in the project design and understand project schedule, expectations, and deliverables
Tour project sites during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with agreed to schedule
Work with property management and/or facilities to coordinate project team access, fire alarm and sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC system disruptions, etc.
Review project RFIs and submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as ensuring responses are being submitted within required timeframes
Coordinate all furniture, fixtures, and equipment (FF&E) as required
Tour project sites upon project completion and before turning space over to client(s) ensure project is complete and site conditions meet expectations. Administer punch list and project close-out activities, including acceptance and completion of project
Manage occupancy planning as required
Demonstrate high-level of leadership skills
Must work well in a fast-moving high expectation environment, including managing multiple projects in various phases and locations at any given time
REQUIRED SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. degree in engineering, architecture, real estate, or construction management preferred
8+ Years of directly related commercial real estate project management experience
Experience in the design and construction of laboratory environments
High degree of professionalism and strong work ethic with the ability to work autonomously, multi-task in an organized manner, produce quality work, and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrate good judgment and develop common sense solutions
Experience managing teams of design and construction professionals
Experience managing professional direct reports
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, Project, and PowerPoint
Certifications, experience, and knowledge of sustainability initiatives such as LEED, WELL, Fitwel, or Passive House etc. is a plus
CGMP experience is a plus
We are looking for Project Coordinator candidates. Candidates must have a minimum of 0-1 years prior experience with backgrounds in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interiors projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground up development projects.
Abilities Required
Manage engineering consultants and architects as needed to complete projects.
Review and interpret plans and specifications.
Interface on regular basis with engineers, contractors, architects and colleagues on a variety of construction projects.
Assist in contractor procurement process and requests for proposals.
Prepare construction and consultant contracts.
Provide day-to-day management, supervision and coordination of construction activities
Review and track project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with adjusted contract value and work completed to date.
Review project RFIs and Submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as to ensure responses are being submitted within required timeframes.
Develop, manage and update project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle.
Evaluate contractor’s pay requests and change order requests.
When required, work with property management teams to coordinate project team access, fire alarm/sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC systems disruptions, etc.
Manage multiple projects in various phases in various locations at any given time.
Tour project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with presented schedules.
Assist in development and management of detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis.
Attend regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed/agreed to.
Administer punch list and project close-out activities, including acceptance and completion of project.
Communicate project status regularly to project team.
Required Skills/Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or Construction Management preferred
High degree of professionalism with the ability to handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems
Must work well in a fast-moving high expectation environment.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint
We are looking for Assistant Project Manager candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management. Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years prior project management or construction administration experience for assistant project management positions. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interiors projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground up development projects.
Abilities Required
Assist in the selection and hiring process of project design team members.
Participate in the design process providing budget, schedule and constructability input.
Engage, direct and manage engineering consultants and architects as needed to complete projects.
Review and interpret plans and specifications.
Manage relationships and interface on a daily basis with engineers, contractors, architects and colleagues on a variety of construction projects.
Prepare contractor requests for proposals, analyze/align bids and make award recommendation.
Negotiate and prepare construction and consultant contracts
Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of
construction activities
Review and track project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with adjusted contract value and work completed to date.
Review project RFIs and Submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as to ensure responses are being submitted within required timeframes.
Develop, manage and update project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle.
Evaluate and negotiate contractor’s pay requests and change order requests.
When required, work with property management teams to coordinate project team access, fire alarm/sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC systems disruptions, etc.
Manage multiple projects in various phases in various locations at any given time.
Tour project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with presented schedules.
Create and manage detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis.
Chair and lead regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed/agreed to.
Administer punch list and project close-out activities, including acceptance and completion of project.
Report project status regularly to project team and client.
Required Skills/Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or Construction Management preferred
2+ years of directly related real estate project management experience managing commercial real estate projects for assistant project management positions
High degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems
Strong technical fluency with commercial construction systems, methods and materials Must work well in a fast moving high expectation environment
Experience managing teams of design and construction professionals
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint. CAD would be preferred but not required
U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification designation a plus
We are looking for Project Manager candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years prior project management experience for project management positions. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interiors projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground up development projects.
Abilities required
Assist in the selection and hiring process of project design team members.
Participate in the design process providing budget, schedule and constructability input.
Engage, direct and manage engineering consultants and architects as needed to complete projects.
Review and interpret plans and specifications.
Manage relationships and interface on a daily basis with engineers, contractors, architects and colleagues on a variety of construction projects.
Prepare contractor requests for proposals, analyze/align bids and make award recommendation.
Negotiate and prepare construction and consultant contracts.
Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of construction activities.
Review and track project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with adjusted contract value and work completed to date.
Review project RFIs and Submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as to ensure responses are being submitted within required timeframes.
Develop, manage and update project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle
Evaluate and negotiate contractor’s pay requests and change order requests.
When required, work with property management teams to coordinate project team access, fire alarm/sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC systems disruptions, etc
Manage multiple projects in various phases in various locations at any given time.
Tour project sites daily during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with presented schedules.
Create and manage detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis.
Chair and lead regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed/agreed to.
Administer punch list and project close-out activities, including acceptance and completion of project.
Report project status regularly to project team and client.
Required Skills/Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or Construction Management preferred
5+ years of directly related real estate project management experience managing commercial real estate projects for project management positions.
High degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems
Strong technical fluency with commercial construction systems, methods and materials
Must work well in a fast moving high expectation environment
Experience managing teams of design and construction professionals
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint.
U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification designation a plus
We are looking for Owners Project Manager candidates with educational backgrounds in engineering, architecture, or construction management. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years prior project management experience. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in laboratory design and construction.
Abilities Required
Work closely with clients to define project goals, objectives and priorities. Develop strong trust and performance driven relationships with client and project stakeholders. Report project status regularly to project team and client.
Develop project budget, track project financials, and manage cash flow projections.
Manage detailed project budgets, including tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis.
Prepare and update cash flow analysis for larger projects.
Assist in team assembly including the selection and hiring process of project design team members.
Engage, direct and manage engineering consultants and architects as needed to complete projects. Review and interpret plans and specifications.
Participate in the design process providing budget, schedule and constructability input.
Negotiate and prepare construction and consultant contracts.
Provide day-to-day management, technical direction, supervision and coordination of construction activities.
Establish, track and manage project milestones along with develop, manage and update project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle.
Demonstrate high level leadership skills.
FF&E coordination.
Occupancy planning.
Must work well in a fast-moving high expectation environment including managing multiple projects in various phases in various locations at any given time.
Lead client and project team thru programming and design development phases.
Lead team procurement process including preparing RFP’s, aligning bid submissions, providing analysis and recommendation for client evaluation.
Chair and lead regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed/agreed to.
Identify and provide recommended action for issue resolution.
Work with property management teams to coordinate project team access, fire alarm/sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC systems disruptions, etc.
Ensure client internal stakeholders such as IT, AV, security, distribution, etc. are involved/vested in the project design and understand project schedules including their deliverables.
Tour project sites during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with presented schedules.
Tour project sites upon project completion and prior to turning space back over to client to ensure project is complete and site conditions meet expectations. Administer punch list and project close-out activities, including acceptance and completion of project.
Review and track project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with adjusted contract value and work completed to date. Evaluate and negotiate contractor’s pay requests and change order requests.
Review project RFIs and Submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as to ensure responses are being submitted within required timeframes.
Required Skills/Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or Construction preferred
5 years of directly related commercial real estate project management experience
Experience in the design and construction of laboratory environments.
High degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines
Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines.
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems.
Experience managing teams of design and construction professionals.
Experience managing professional direct reports.
Exceptional oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint.
S. Green Building Council LEED certification designation a plus
cGMP experience a plus
We are looking for Senior Project Manager candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, architecture, or construction management. Candidates must have a minimum of 8 years prior project management experience for project management positions. Potential projects range from small and large commercial tenant interiors projects and capital projects for multifamily residential properties to ground up development projects.
Abilities Required
Adept at all phases of the commercial real estate project management process including:
Working closely with clients to define project goals, objectives and priorities
Executing due diligence exercises and financial feasibility analysis to test project viability
Develop project budget, track project financials, and manage cash flow projections
Assemble project team, lead and hold accountable
Design and Construction oversight
Establish, track and manage project milestones
FF&E coordination
Occupancy planning
Develop, manage and update project schedule incorporating all phases of the project cycle
Develop strong trust and performance driven relationships with client and project stakeholders
Deliver industry leading client service
Demonstrate high level leadership skills
Must work well in a fast moving high expectation environment
Lead client and project team thru programming and design development phases
Lead team procurement process including preparing RFP’s, aligning bid submissions, providing analysis and recommendation for client evaluation
Assemble and negotiate contracts
Chair and lead regularly scheduled project team and client only project meetings. Publish meeting minutes to document what was discussed/agreed to
Identify and provide recommended action for issue resolution
Work with property management teams to coordinate project team access, fire alarm/sprinkler impairments, electrical service or HVAC systems disruptions, etc.
Ensure client internal stakeholders such as IT, AV, security, distribution, etc. are involved/vested in the project design and understand project schedules including their deliverables
Manage multiple projects in various phases in various locations at any given time
Tour project sites during construction to ensure work in place is compliant with design documents and the progress is in alignment with presented schedules
Tour project sites upon project completion and prior to turning space back over to client to ensure project is complete and site conditions meet expectations
Create and manage detailed project budgets. This includes tracking budget reallocations, change orders, commitments, expenditures, forecasts and analysis on a regular basis
Prepare and update cash flow analysis for larger projects
Review and track project invoices to ensure invoice amount aligns with adjusted contract value and work completed to date
Review project RFIs and Submittals to ensure what is being submitted aligns with client’s expectations and budget as well as to ensure responses are being submitted within required timeframes
Ability to organize and lead capital planning processes for commercial real estate portfolios
Required Skills/Qualifications
B.S. Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Real Estate or Construction preferred
8+ years of directly related real estate project management experience leading commercial real estate projects
Strong work ethic, high degree of professionalism with the ability to work with little supervision, handle multiple tasks in an organized manner, produce quality work and meet strict deadlines
Demonstrates good judgment and develops common sense solutions to problems
Experience managing teams of design and construction professionals
Experience managing professional direct reports
Exceptional oral and written communication skills
Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Office, Project and PowerPoint
U.S. Green Building Council LEED certification designation a plus