A Conversation with our Intern, Pratiksha Gade: Her View from the Construction Site

Northstar is committed to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of talent with a passion for pursuing careers in project management. As part of our internship/co-op program, we collaborate with institutions such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training) to identify exceptional candidates.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Pratiksha Gade to our team for the past six months. Pratiksha recently graduated from Northeastern University with a Master’s degree in Project Management, specializing in Construction Management. During her time with us, she supported pre-construction market readiness assessments, punch list administration, and document management activities for life science projects with BioMed Realty, Sanofi, and Takeda Pharmaceutical, as well as Harvard University Housing’s portfolio. She was actively involved in the development of Assembly Innovation Park, attending weekly OAC and coordination meetings with the team, assisting with schedule reviews, and reviewing garage wayfinding installations and closeout documentation.

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Kirstin Brown Among Recipients of CoreNet Global New England’s 2023 Awards of Excellence

We are excited to announce that Kirstin Brown received the Americas Service Provider Leadership Award at CoreNet Global – New England Chapter’s annual awards celebration.

The Service Provider Leadership Award recognizes a member of North America CoreNet Global NE who contributes significantly to the success of the corporate real estate industry, their department, team, client’s company, or real estate organization. Kirstin exemplifies this through her exceptional commitment to excellence and leadership.

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Northstar Announces Executive Leadership Change – Kirstin Brown Named New President

Tom Fanning will continue to provide leadership and guidance to the management team and work full time servicing his clients

Northstar, a real estate services firm providing project management and development management services, announced a strategic leadership transition. Tom Fanning, a co-founder and President of Northstar since its establishment in 2010, is stepping down from his role as President. In alignment with the company’s succession plan, Tom will transition into a pivotal role, providing leadership and guidance to the management team and working with clients on ongoing and future projects.  

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Northstar Reflects on a Great 2023: A Year in Pictures 

As we usher in the new year, Northstar is thrilled to share a glimpse into the journey our team had in 2023.
 

From memorable team moments – skiing, rowing on the Charles, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, celebrating our 13th year in business, to groundbreaking client achievements – topping off at Assembly Innovation Park and 599 Somerville, breaking ground at Werfen’s Bedford campus and celebrating the installation of 3,260 locks that were replaced for Harvard University Housing over seven years, our video encapsulates the essence of our collective efforts, fun, and shared success. Each picture tells a unique story of dedication, hard work, and the strides we’ve made together as a team.

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A conversation with our Intern, Gene Mongan: His View from the Construction Site

Northstar is committed to mentoring and nurturing the next generation of talent with a passion for pursuing careers in project management. As part of our internship/co-op program, we collaborate with institutions such as Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training) to identify exceptional candidates.

We had the pleasure of introducing Gene Mongan to our team for the past six months. Gene joined us from Northeastern University, where he recently graduated with a degree in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration. Gene began his graduate degree studies in Architecture this fall. We took the opportunity to sit down with Gene to gain insights into his experience as a part of our Northstar team throughout his internship.

 

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