Introduction
Keel Project Management is seeking an Associate Project Manager (APM) to support project delivery and contribute to internal operations.
Since 2014, Keel has partnered with clients across healthcare, academic, and other sectors to plan and deliver complex capital programs and projects. We provide program and project management services that integrate expertise in real estate, design, construction, and operations, enabling clients to make informed decisions, reduce risk, and achieve better outcomes. Guided by collaboration, accountability, and Lean practices, we deliver results that reflect each client’s culture, goals, and long-term vision.
Responsibilities
- Assist with managing projects from concept through close-out, including project documentation, pre-construction design and budget development, construction bid process, value engineering, project scheduling, quality control, change order review, and cost control through project completion.
- Support the management of project teams, including all external service providers such as architects, engineers, consultants, commissioning agents, and contractors. Oversee client contracts for site surveys, testing, and specialty consulting as needed.
- Participate in owner construction meetings to review construction progress, quality, and schedule compliance. Responsible for meeting notes and follow-up on action items.
- Validate initial project budget and program assumptions at each design phase. Simultaneously manage several projects at different stages of design or construction. Regularly inspect job sites and report on budget, schedule, and project risk assessments.
- Facilitate meetings to reach consensus on project development and implementation while adhering to program, budget, and schedule goals. Maintain regular communication with key stakeholders.
- Support internal Keel operations, including quality documentation, SOP and template updates, training materials, and other process improvement initiatives that strengthen Keel’s project delivery systems.
Qualifications
- Associate’s/bachelor’s degree or certification in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Facilities Management, or similar
- 0 to 5 years of experience in in the AEC industry
- OSHA-10 Construction certification preferred, but not required.
- Tech savvy with ability to learn new tools and software
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
- Strong time management, planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently, manage several tasks simultaneously, and perform well under time constraints
- Eager to learn more about Owner’s Project Management and the construction lifecycle
Additional Information
- This position is full-time, M-F, and primarily remote with travel required to project sites and meetings. Keel does not maintain a physical office; applicants must be comfortable working remotely full-time. Employees should be located within commuting distance of project sites in the Boston and Greater Boston areas.
- A personal vehicle is required, but accommodations may be made for those without immediate access.
- Employee needs to be able to climb stairs and ladders.
- Resume in PDF format preferred.
- We regret that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Salary Range
We offer a competitive salary range aligned with experience and industry standards.
Benefits
- Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- 401K retirement plan with matching contribution
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
- Growth plan with promotion possibilities
- Professional development assistance
