What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Manager Mid position at Specialist Staffing Group?
This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Construction Manager Mid positions on active building and infrastructure projects in the Boston area. Roles of this type typically involve coordinating field operations, managing subcontractors, and driving schedule and budget performance on complex construction sites. Construction Managers at this level could bring 10–15 years of hands-on experience, with proven capability in leading teams of 2–5 people and managing safety, quality and stakeholder relationships across general contractors, trades, inspectors and owners.
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About the opportunity
Roles of this type may sit within active construction projects ranging from commercial development to infrastructure work in the Boston, Massachusetts area. The work could involve managing day-to-day site operations, coordinating trade sequences, maintaining schedule and budget performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards, and reporting progress to ownership and general contracting leadership. Most roles of this type require the ability to solve problems on site, communicate clearly across multiple stakeholders, and balance competing pressures—schedule, cost, safety and quality.
Typical role overview
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA — on-site construction presence required
- Type: Contract · Full-time
- Rate: $560–$800 per day, based on experience and project specifics
- Experience: 10–15 years in construction management or supervisory roles
- Leadership: 2–5 years leading construction teams
What you would do
Typical responsibilities could include:
- Managing daily site operations, including trade coordination, safety inspections and quality control
- Developing and maintaining construction schedules, tracking progress against milestones
- Controlling project budget, monitoring costs and managing change order procedures
- Leading and mentoring a team of 2–5 supervisors, foremen or junior managers
- Ensuring compliance with safety regulations, OSHA requirements and company safety standards
- Managing stakeholder communications with owners, general contractors, architects, inspectors and trades
- Maintaining accurate site documentation, including daily reports, submittals and permit compliance
- Problem-solving on site to keep work moving despite delays, conflicts or changes
What you could bring
Most roles of this type require the following:
Must-have
- 10–15 years of hands-on construction management or senior supervisory experience
- Proven experience leading teams in a field-based construction environment
- Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, cost control and schedule management
- Deep familiarity with safety protocols, OSHA compliance and site safety leadership
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Proficiency in construction management software (e.g., Primavera, Touchplan, or comparable tools)
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related field
- Authorization to work in the United States
Nice-to-have
- Project Management Professional (PMP) or Construction Management Certification (CMC)
- Experience managing projects valued at $10M
- Familiarity with union trades and prevailing wage compliance
- Experience with preconstruction and value engineering
What roles of this type could offer
Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:
- Hands-on leadership of complex, visible construction projects in a growing market
- Opportunity to build and mentor construction teams
- Day-to-day problem-solving and direct impact on project outcomes
- Potential for progression to Senior Construction Manager or Project Director roles, where supported by performance
- Professional development opportunities within construction management and site leadership
- Competitive daily rate reflecting experience and project scope
- On-site work environment with direct visibility and stakeholder engagement
About Specialist Staffing Group
Specialist Staffing Group is a construction and engineering staffing firm dedicated to connecting experienced construction professionals with roles where their expertise drives real project delivery. We work with general contractors, owner operators and construction firms across the Northeast to place experienced managers, supervisors and skilled trades into mission-critical positions on active projects.
How to register interest
If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.
Salary : $560 - $800