Associate Project Manager, Construction

Overview

WS Development is seeking a driven and detail-oriented Associate Project Manager to support our Construction team as we deliver new core-and-shell, ground-up construction projects across our premier national portfolio. Reporting to the Vice President and Directors of Construction, this role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to complex, high-profile developments from concept through delivery, while working alongside some of the best teams in the industry.

This is not a purely Boston-based role. Approximately 30% travel is expected depending on the project assignment, providing the opportunity to spend meaningful time onsite at WS Development’s flagship assets regionally as well as around the country. The Associate Project Manager will play a visible role in ensuring projects are executed to the highest standards of quality, schedule, and budget.

We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, are eager to learn, and want to build a long-term career in commercial construction and development.

What You’ll Do

• Partner closely with Construction leadership and cross-functional teams to support the day-to-day execution of ground-up and major redevelopment projects, ensuring alignment with approved budgets, schedules, and project expectations.
• Participate in onsite field activities, coordinating with general contractors, consultants, inspectors, and internal stakeholders to monitor construction progress and quality.
• Review and manage outstanding RFIs, submittals, shop drawings as submitted by the GC as well as tenant designs and proposed modifications to building systems; proactively identify issues and help drive resolutions.
• Assist with the management of construction budgets, change orders, monthly billing, and schedule tracking, ensuring accuracy and accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate hand-in-hand with Development, Leasing, Studio, Accounting, and Operations teams from early budgeting and design through permitting, construction, and final turnover.
• Support a smooth transition of completed projects into operations, partnering with the Operations team to ensure readiness and long-term success.

What Success Looks Like in the First 6 Months

• Quickly develop familiarity with WS Development’s portfolio, with a primary focus on active construction projects across both local and national assets.
• Take ownership of core project tasks including change order review, monthly pay application analysis, schedule updates, and regular field inspections.
• Attend and, over time, help lead meetings with contractors, consultants, and inspectors; clearly document objectives, decisions, and action items through timely meeting minutes.
• Gain broad exposure to commercial, retail, and mixed-use construction by working out of the WS Seaport field office while supporting multiple projects of varying size, scope, and complexity.

Growth & Career Path

This role is designed for someone early in their career who is eager to grow. Over time, the Associate Project Manager will deepen their technical and leadership skills, become a trusted contributor on major projects, and develop into a key member of the WS Construction team—with the opportunity to advance into more senior project management and leadership roles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1–3 years of experience in ground-up, commercial, or retail construction; co-op or internship experience is highly valued.
• Ability to read and understand construction documents, including architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and fire alarm drawings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; a positive, team-first mindset and enthusiasm for new challenges.
• OSHA 10 certification required.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally and nationally (approximately 30%), including travel by car and plane, to support projects and conduct site visits.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

The expected salary range for this position is $85,000-$130,000 per year. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as skills, qualifications, experience, and location. This role is also eligible to participate in our annual bonus program.  

About WS Development

Massachusetts-based WS Development is a mixed-use developer with a singular mission: creating places people want to be. With an approach that values art, science, innovation and, above all else, people, WS strives to engage each community it serves with best-in-class experiences, designed with our customers, tenants and partners in mind. Established in 1990, WS is one of few vertically-integrated real estate companies that conceptualizes, owns, operates and leases more than 100 properties that range from cutting-edge urban spaces to lifestyle and community centers. With over 22 million square feet of existing space and an additional nine million square feet under development, it is one of the largest privately-owned development firms in the country.

WS is where great ideas and great people come together to design, build, and operate some of the best loved real estate projects in the country. We live at the intersection of entrepreneurship and establishment. We have the infrastructure of decades supporting a culture of free-thinking excellence.

We expect every WS employee to feel welcomed and valued irrespective of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, and life experiences. Or for any other reason.