Cushman & Wakefield
Construction Manager
Client Site - USA - MA - Boston - 125 High Street · Contract
Sponsorship not specified$115k-$135kDetected 66 days ago
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odds of building a lasting career here
54Sponsors, lottery-bound
Cap-exempt (no lottery)0
Sponsors this role80
Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level III)83
Fits your clock70
Sponsors, but it's cap-subject — you still face the weighted lottery (~45% per draw at Level III). Good if you win; have a cap-exempt backup on your list.
Lottery odds assume a STEM candidate.
Personalize to your clock →H-1B wage level
the lottery is wage-weighted — each level is one more entry
Level I$113,7341 entry
Level II$136,5102 entries
Level III$159,3073 entries
Level IV$182,0834 entries
Even the top of this range is below the Level II threshold of $136,510, so this role stays at one lottery entry however you negotiate. That is a property of the posted band, not of you.
DOL prevailing wage, 2026-27 wage year · Construction Managers (11-9021) · Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH. Wage level is derived by USCIS from the offered wage, occupation and worksite; the occupation shown is inferred from the job title.
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About the role
- Monitor project progress and proactively identify risks, delays, scope changes, and potential cost impacts.
- Prepare regular project status reports and communicate progress, risks, financial performance, and key decisions to clients and senior management.
- Construction Administration Review construction drawings, specifications, schedules, contracts, and other project documentation.
Responsibilities
- CWK) is a global leader in real estate services, leveraging our specialized expertise to deliver innovative solutions and exceptional value to owners and occupiers.
- Essential Duties and Responsibilities Project Management Lead construction and renovation projects from initial planning and feasibility through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and final closeout.
- Develop and maintain project scopes, budgets, schedules, procurement plans, and execution strategies.
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including budgets, schedules, contracts, meeting minutes, change orders, approvals, and closeout records.
- Review and manage requests for information, submittals, change orders, payment applications, and other construction documentation.
- Budget & Cost Control Develop and manage project budgets and cost estimates.
- Manage the competitive bidding and procurement process, including RFP development, bid solicitation, bid leveling, contractor interviews, and award recommendations.
- Scheduling Develop and maintain detailed project schedules and milestone plans.
- Identify schedule risks and develop recovery strategies when projects experience delays.
- Develop strong relationships with clients, tenants, property managers, facility managers, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders.
Requirements
- Strong understanding of construction means and methods, contracts, estimating, scheduling, procurement, and cost control.
- Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and construction drawings and specifications.
- Experience managing general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and consultants.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- The Construction Manager may be required to walk active construction sites, climb stairs, inspect building areas, and work in varying environmental and weather conditions.
- The employee may be required to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, and navigate active construction areas.
- The position may occasionally require the use of personal protective equipment and the ability to safely access project areas under construction.
Nice to have
- Professional certification such as PMP, CCM, LEED, or related credential.
- Experience managing projects in occupied buildings and active operating environments.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems and building infrastructure.
- Experience with capital planning and multi-year capital improvement programs.
- Experience working in a client-facing consulting or commercial real estate environment.
- Leadership: Provides direction, accountability, and motivation to project teams.
- Communication: Communicates complex construction and financial information clearly and effectively.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrates strong knowledge of construction practices, documentation, and building systems.
Compensation
- The compensation that will be offered to the successful candidate will depend on factors such as whether the position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement, the geographic area in which the work will be performed, market pay rates
Company info
- With 52,000 employees in nearly 400 offices across 60 countries, we are one of the largest firms in the industry, with more than 100 years of history.
Equal opportunity
- Cushman & Wakefield is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a workplace that values diversity, inclusion, collaboration, and professional development.
- Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics.
- About Cushman & Wakefield Cushman & Wakefield is a global commercial real estate services company providing expertise across property management, facilities services, project and development services, leasing, capital markets, and advisory services.
- The organization emphasizes client service, collaboration, innovation, and delivering value across the built environment.
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