Northeastern University Marine Science Center / Coastal Sustainability Institute

STV is providing owner’s project management services for Northeastern University’s Marine Science Center expansion and construction of the Coastal Sustainability Institute in Nahant, Massachusetts. The 65,000-square-foot facility is planned to include teaching, laboratory, research, administrative and learning spaces. 

The phased project has required coordination among permitting and regulatory authorities, Northeastern leadership, Nahant residents and multiple end users. STV has overseen financial management on behalf of the university while guiding the design effort in collaboration with Payette and supporting budget, schedule and phasing development alongside Skanska USA Building. 

What challenges is STV addressing? 

The project required management of a phased delivery process on a coastal site, including coordination with regulators, community stakeholders and project partners. 

What solutions is STV delivering? 

STV is leading financial oversight and coordinating design, budget, schedule and phasing for Northeastern University in collaboration with Payette and Skanska USA Building. 

How will the project benefit the community? 

The project will expand Northeastern University’s marine science teaching and research environment through new academic, laboratory and support spaces in Nahant. 

Key stats and accolades 

  • 65,000-sf academic and research facility 
  • Teaching, laboratory, research, administrative and learning spaces 
  • Phased delivery with extensive stakeholder and regulatory coordination 

Image credit: Renderings by Payette Architects.

Delivering a state-of-the-art research and academic center for the marine sciences.

Client

Northeastern University

Location

Nahant, Massachusetts

Markets

Education: Higher Education

Services

Project Delivery: Construction Management, Owner's Project Management, Program Management

Project Status

Design