Massachusetts Construction Recruitment
Massachusetts is the nation's top market for healthcare and life sciences construction — and one of the highest-paying. We place experienced PMs, Supers, and Estimators at mid-size and national GCs across Boston, Cambridge, Worcester, and beyond.
Key Metros
3
Boston, Cambridge, Worcester
PM Salary Range
$105K+
Up to $170K for senior PMs
Active Sectors
4
Healthcare, higher ed, commercial, infra
Life Sciences Rank
#1
Top U.S. life sciences construction market
Massachusetts Roles We Fill
Premium compensation for Boston-area construction professionals
Project Manager
$105K – $170K10-20% PremiumManage healthcare, life sciences, and higher education projects in the Boston metro and greater Massachusetts market
Key Requirements
- 5+ years construction PM experience in New England
- Healthcare or life sciences construction background preferred
- DCAMM certification for public projects a plus
- Proficient in Procore, P6, or Bluebeam
- Massachusetts building code and permitting knowledge
Target Markets
Superintendent
$110K – $180K15-25% PremiumLead field operations on healthcare, academic, and commercial projects across the Boston metro area
Key Requirements
- 8+ years field superintendent experience
- Boston/Cambridge urban construction experience
- Union labor management experience preferred
- OSHA 30 certification required
- Historic renovation and occupied facility experience a plus
Target Markets
Estimator
$95K – $155K10-15% PremiumBuild accurate cost estimates for healthcare, institutional, and commercial projects in the Massachusetts market
Key Requirements
- 5+ years estimating experience in New England
- Massachusetts prevailing wage and union rate knowledge
- Healthcare and life sciences estimating experience preferred
- Proficient in Sage, HCSS, or On-Screen Takeoff
- Subcontractor prequalification and bid leveling
Target Markets
Top Massachusetts GCs We Work With
Regional and national contractors actively hiring in Massachusetts
Suffolk Construction
Focus
Healthcare, Life Sciences, Commercial
Locations
Boston, Cambridge
Gilbane Building Company
Focus
Higher Ed, Healthcare, Government
Locations
Boston Metro
Shawmut Design and Construction
Focus
Healthcare, Academic, Commercial
Locations
Boston, Cambridge
Consigli Construction
Focus
Higher Ed, Historic Renovation, Healthcare
Locations
Boston, Worcester, Western MA
Lee Kennedy Co.
Focus
Interior, Life Sciences, Commercial
Locations
Boston, Cambridge
Active Construction Sectors in Massachusetts
Where the pipeline is strongest for 2026 and beyond
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Massachusetts General, Brigham & Women's, and biotech labs in Cambridge/Kendall Square — the #1 life sciences construction market in the U.S.
Higher Education
Harvard, MIT, BU, Northeastern — constant campus expansion and renovation creates a reliable construction pipeline year after year
Commercial & Mixed-Use
Seaport District development, Back Bay renovations, and suburban office conversions driving mid-size GC demand
Infrastructure
MBTA modernization, highway and bridge rehabilitation, and water/sewer upgrades funded by federal and state programs
Massachusetts Market Challenges
Seasonal Construction Window
New England winters compress the outdoor construction season — Supers must plan aggressive schedules to maximize productive months and manage cold-weather concrete
Historic Preservation Requirements
Boston's historic districts and landmark buildings require specialized renovation experience — not every PM or Super has the skill set
High Cost of Living
Boston housing costs rank among the highest nationally — compensation packages must account for this, and many firms offer housing allowances or signing bonuses
Union and Prevailing Wage Complexity
Public projects require prevailing wages and union labor — PMs and estimators need deep knowledge of Massachusetts labor regulations
Market Opportunities
Life Sciences Construction Boom
Kendall Square and the Route 128 corridor are the epicenter of U.S. biotech — lab fit-outs and GMP facilities create consistent demand for specialized PMs
Healthcare Expansion
Mass General Brigham's multi-billion dollar expansion, plus hospital projects across the state, is the largest healthcare construction pipeline in New England
MBTA Modernization
The largest transit investment in Massachusetts history — signal upgrades, station renovations, and Green Line extension create a decade-long infrastructure pipeline
Seaport and Urban Development
Boston's Seaport District continues expanding with commercial, residential, and mixed-use projects — demand for experienced urban construction PMs is strong
Hiring in Massachusetts?
Whether you need a PM for a Kendall Square life sciences lab or a Super for a Boston healthcare expansion, we have pre-vetted Massachusetts construction professionals ready to interview.