A Conversation with our Intern, Danielle Flaherty: 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, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, and CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training) to identify exceptional candidates.

We had the pleasure of welcoming Danielle Flaherty to our team for the past three months. Danielle is from Wilmington, Massachusetts, and is a rising Senior at Wentworth Institute of Technology studying Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration. In her spare time, she loves teaching Pilates and spin classes, dancing, traveling, and hanging out with friends.

During her time with us, she was actively involved in Harvard University Housing’s 100 South Campus Drive project. Danielle attended weekly meetings, participated in punch list items, supported functional commissioning, and assisted with close-out activities. She maintained key project trackers, including schedules, punch lists, and other close-out documentation. In addition, she joined site tours for other projects, including an office fit-out and Nan Fung Life Science’s project at 470 Atlantic Avenue.

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Setting Sail: Anthony Warren’s Path to Project Management

Welcome to Northstar’s article series, ‘Meet the Partners of Northstar: Guiding Our Strategic Vision & Company’s Success.’ In this series, we explore the experiences and journeys of our partners, who have played a pivotal role in shaping Northstar’s trajectory over the past fifteen years.

Charting a Course to Project Management

Meet Anthony, a man who steered his career to Northstar Project & Real Estate Services. Raised in Bermuda, his nautical roots run deep. Initially setting his sights on a career in architecture at the University of Arizona, he realized after his first year that his interest lies more in the physicality of real estate than its design. decided to transfer to Wentworth Institute of Technology to pursue construction management, where he discovered his calling – building buildings rather than designing them. Little did he know this decision would shape his path in project management. Starting as a Clerk of the Works, Anthony’s career took flight when he joined Mead Consulting, where he learned the ropes of owner’s project management (OPM). This was just the beginning of Anthony’s adventure, leading him to co-found Northstar, a client-focused project management firm. 

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A conversation with our Intern, Alexander Bormel: His View from the Construction Site

Northstar believes in mentoring and fostering the next generation of talent who are interested in a career in the project management field. As part of our intern/co-op program, we partner with Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training), to identify candidates.

In this session, we welcomed Alexander (Alex) Bormel, a junior studying construction management and commercial real estate. We sat down with Alex to get his take on what he has been up to working with our Northstar team.  Continue reading A conversation with our Intern, Alexander Bormel: His View from the Construction Site

A conversation with our Co-op, Tamara Nikotina: Her View from the Construction Site

Northstar believes in mentoring and fostering the next generation of talent who are interested in a career in the project management field. As part of our co-op program, we partner with Northeastern University, Wentworth Institute of Technology, and CREST (Commercial Real Estate Success Training), to identify candidates.

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