Northstar is proud to announce the promotions of Katie Eichel, Kamal Sheik, and Danica Woo to Project Manager.
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Northstar is proud to announce the promotions of Katie Eichel, Kamal Sheik, and Danica Woo to Project Manager.
Continue reading Northstar Announces Promotions to Project Manager
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.
Continue reading A Conversation with our Intern, Pratiksha Gade: Her View from the Construction Site
In the fast-paced world of the life sciences and pharmaceuticals industry, delivering complex projects on time and within budget is critical. Chris, a Senior Project Manager at Northstar, exemplifies the skills, dedication, and leadership required to excel in managing complex projects. With a role overseeing over 900,000 square feet of projects, Chris’s expertise ensures seamless coordination from design to closeout, encompassing everything from MEP installations to new lab fit-outs. His commitment to delivering successful and predictable outcomes makes him an invaluable asset to Northstar and its clients.
Continue reading Chris Guilmet Selected as a Connect CRE Next Generation Award Winner
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.
After the inspiring words by Northstar’s women during the annual Women in Construction Week celebration, we turned our attention to acknowledging the equally significant contributions of the men within our company. We asked them to share their goals and aspirations for the next one to three years to celebrate their vision for personal and professional growth.
From advancing their knowledge about sustainability to building relationships to mentoring our younger members of the team, their dedication to personal and professional excellence shines through. With an unwavering commitment to embodying the values of the Northstar Way, our team is ready to continue shaping the future of being an owner’s project manager with their expertise and unwavering determination.
Join us as we explore the professional aspirations of Northstar’s men for the upcoming one to three years and learn their strategies for accomplishing their goals.
Continue reading The Men of Northstar: Charting Their Course Over the Next One to Three Years
Please join us in congratulating Gary Pelletier on five years with Northstar!
Gary is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in corporate design and construction project management, with expertise in managing feasibility studies, design development, implementation, and oversight of RFP and contracting processes. His career is marked by a track record of successfully managing projects ranging up to $1.3 billion, coupled with a commitment to collaboration and client engagement.
Continue reading Northstar Celebrates Gary Pelletier’s 5-Year Anniversary
Northstar is proud to announce the promotions of Nicholas Dunn, Chris Guilmet, Jim Hogan, and Andy Touchette.
Please join us in congratulating Katherine Kenney on five years with Northstar!
Katherine has over eight years of experience in the real estate industry, specializing in development and tenant improvement. Her expertise encompasses diverse lab projects, such as automated labs, bio labs, chem labs, and vivariums, along with office projects spanning from 10,000 to 1.1 million square feet. Currently, Katherine is working on the Boston Children’s Hospital account, overseeing the tenant improvement of their latest acquisition for research at 421 Park Drive.
Continue reading Northstar Celebrates Katherine Kenney’s 5-Year Anniversary
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.
Continue reading Northstar Reflects on a Great 2023: A Year in Pictures
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.
Continue reading A conversation with our Intern, Gene Mongan: His View from the Construction Site
Please join us in congratulating Pat Burns on five years with Northstar!
Pat is a seasoned professional with over 30 years of experience in project management, facility-related operations, and maintenance. His expertise spans various aspects of project management, including tenant fitouts, permitting, core and shell, and cost analysis. Currently, he works on the Sanofi account and a prominent wealth management company.
Continue reading Northstar Celebrates Pat Burns’ 5-Year Anniversary
Two of Northstar’s talented project managers, Janet Tse and Katherine Kenney, were recently featured in the New England Real Estate Journal’s Women in Construction Spotlight issue.
Below are the excerpts from what they had to say about their most notable project in the last 12 months and what made them interested in seeking a career in the A/E/C industry.
Continue reading Janet Tse and Katherine Kenney Featured in NEREJ’s Women in Construction Spotlight
Northstar is celebrating our talented female leaders during Women in Construction Week (WIC). This year’s theme is ‘Many Paths, One Mission,’ which celebrates the many paths women have taken to work in the construction industry.
We talked with three women at various stages of their career about how they arrived at being an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM) and what they love about it.
Continue reading How I Became an Owner’s Project Manager and What I Love About it
The women of Northstar play a critical role in our firm, representing close to 40% of the firm in every level of project management overseeing more than $3.0B of construction.
Their diverse backgrounds enable them to drive growth in the industry and within our company by bringing unique strengths and skills to solve problems and develop solutions in the project management role.
Northstar is pleased to announce the promotions of Jason Atwood, Ipsitha Bayapu, Patrick Burns, Cameron Feeley, Natasha Marcuard, and Gary Pelletier.
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