What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager - Construction position at Polaris Software?
About Us
Sitestream, a Polaris Software company based in Beverly, is an industry leader in automated traffic safety. The company’s mission is to elevate road safety for drivers and pedestrians in small to medium-sized cities across the United States. By working closely with communities and employing the latest and most effective safety strategies, Sitestream is equipped for the most complex traffic challenges.
This is an exciting time to join Sitestream. We're seeking ambitious, forward-thinking individuals who are eager to make a real impact and grow their careers in a rapidly evolving industry. If you're ready to be part of a team that's shaping the future of public safety and compliance technology, we want to hear from you.
Project Manager - Construction
Remote (Can recruit in Massachusetts, Ohio, Iowa, Florida, New Hampshire and Connecticut, ) preference with MA/NH/CT for upcoming projects
Hybrid model with the expectation of time on site and in office (Beverly, MA), circa 3 days a week but flexible based on project needs.
Full time
Reports to: VP of Operations / Divisional MD (Police)
Summary
Sitestream, a Polaris Software company in Beverly, MA, is seeking detail-oriented and motivated team member as a Project Manager. As part of a fast-growing, mission-driven company, you will help ensure that our partner communities receive high-quality, reliable program outcomes. A strong work ethic, consistency, and the ability to stay focused in a fast-paced environment are essential for this role. In this role, you will be contributing towards technology that helps our customers make the world safer and fairer.
Project Manager - Construction – Job Description
Position Overview
Sitestream is seeking a Project Manager to coordinate highway based construction support services related to municipal compliance-related construction. This role serves as the operational link between internal teams and third-party construction companies, ensuring work is properly scheduled, tracked, and completed in compliance with local requirements.
The Project Manager focuses on coordinating workflows, monitoring progress, and maintaining visibility across active projects rather than performing hands-on construction. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organized, operations-focused, and experienced in managing external contractors.
Cross-Functional Construction Workflows
Intake & Scoping
- Project Manager / Operations / Municipality
- Review municipal requirements, State requirements, notices, or inspection findings
- Translate requirements into construction scopes for third-party contractors
- Vendor Coordination
- Project Manager / Vendor Management / Procurement
- Defining camera and associated hardware requirements
- Assign approved third-party contractors
- Aligning on schedules, scopes, and expectations
- Ensure Budgetary calculation
Permitting & Documentation
- Project Manager / Permitting / Admin / Compliance Ops
- Track permits, inspections, and required documentation
- Ensure records are complete for municipal compliance including DOT approvals alongside subcontract expert support
Execution & Tracking
- Project Manager / Internal Operations / Senior Leadership
- Monitor progress, timelines, and issues
- Communicate status updates and escalations
- Ensure central Project tracking solution is kept up to date
Key Responsibilities
- Management of the day-to-day operations including support outsourcing of infrastructure tasks, ensuring proper management of contractors, permits, equipment needs, and site logistics
- Review and analyse construction drawings to ensure accurate execution in the field, coordinating with third-party contractors to resolve discrepancies and maintain design intent.
- Serve as the technical and managerial point of contact for ITS construction, resolving field issues, constructability concerns, and design conflicts with third-party construction companies
- Track project timelines, deliverables, and approved budgets
- Serve as the primary operational point of contact between contractors, customers and internal teams
- Ensure work aligns with local / state building requirements and compliance standards
- Identify and escalate operational issues, delays, or budget concerns
- Maintain accurate project documentation, including state requirements, inspections, and close-out records
- Conduct or coordinate site visits and ensure all physical deployment prerequisites are met
- Provide regular project status updates to leadership
Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in project management, project operations, or contractor coordination
- Proven experience managing third-party construction and approval vendors
- Strong understanding of construction workflows and scheduling, ideally in an ITS or highways environment
- Experience with budget tracking and documentation
- Excellent organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
Preferred Experience
- PMP-certified professional with proven experience applying formal project management methodologies to third-party construction oversight
- Background in compliance-driven, municipal, or inspection-related construction
- Experience working with permitting offices or inspectors
- Experience dealing with Road side infrastructure works including working with Electric Utility companies
- Familiarity with project tracking
What We Offer
· 401K match
· Vision insurance
· EAP
· Community Day
· Moment in Time Day
· Federal Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunities
Our business is an equal opportunities employer. We make recruitment decisions based on qualifications, skill sets, and experiences. We consider all suitable candidates regardless of their age, sex, gender reassignment, race, religious beliefs (or lack thereof), marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Please note that we can currently only consider candidates with an existing right to work in the US. Candidates must be able to pass a comprehensive background check, including fingerprinting.