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A Conversation with our Intern, Camila Cortes: 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 CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training), Northeastern University, and Wentworth Institute of Technology, to identify exceptional candidates.

We had the pleasure of introducing Camila Cortes to our team for the past three months. Camila joined us through the CREST (Commercial Real Estate Training) program and is finishing her MBA at Babson College. She has a degree in Architecture with a minor in Business Administration from Bogota, Colombia. We took the opportunity to sit down with Camila to gain insights into her experience as a part of our Northstar team throughout her internship.

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From Groundbreaking Projects to Community Leadership: Celebrating Lisa’s 10 Years with Northstar

Northstar proudly celebrates Lisa Bagshaw’s 10th anniversary.

Lisa, a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience, has been part of Northstar’s success over the past decade. As an owner’s project manager (OPM), she has been involved in many projects, including tenant interiors, new construction, and renovations. Her expertise and strategic vision have been instrumental in delivering complex projects that meet client expectations and industry standards.

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Northstar Volunteers with Habitat for Humanity for Build Day

At Northstar, we’re no strangers to construction sites—but this time, we traded our usual owner’s project management roles for hammers, drills, and tape measures.

On a cool May morning, Team Northstar partnered with Habitat for Humanity Greater Boston for a Build Day in Malden. This hands-on experience was a great opportunity for our team to contribute to the construction of a home for a family in need.

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Spotlight on Pat Burns and Nick Dunn 

Northstar is proud to spotlight two of its key project managers, Pat Burns and Nick Dunn.

Pat has over 35 years of experience in the industry, bringing with him a unique perspective that has been honed through decades of work in the utility sector. His journey reflects a commitment to excellence and innovation.

Meanwhile, Nick represents the next generation of talent with four years of experience. He is driven by the pursuit of knowledge and collaboration, a core value of Northstar. Together, Pat and Nick embody the culture of Northstar and the Northstar Way, where every project is driven by talented owner’s project managers with an unwavering dedication.

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