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Berman named principal, director of construction at Marcus Partners

Josh Berman

Boston, MA Josh Berman has been elevated to principal, director of construction at Marcus Partners. As the company continues to implement its value-add investment strategy with repositioning and ground-up development opportunities in Metro Boston, Metro New York and Metro Washington, DC, Berman’s role is critical to continued success. As a principal, he participates in driving the direction of the firm in addition to his responsibilities related to construction and industrial development efforts.

Berman joined Marcus Partners in 2017 and has played a significant role in the delivery of a number of industrial, life science, and multifamily assets.

Highlights of his work include 900 Winter Street, a 220,000SF life science headquarters for Alkermes in partnership with The Davis Companies, and Mio Weymouth, a 237-unit multifamily development in partnership with John M. Corcoran & Company. Berman has also played a key role in Marcus Partners’ industrial development portfolio that has delivered three fully leased Class A buildings and helped source an additional 1M SF of industrial development pipeline.

“Josh has been a significant contributor to our team including the delivery of a terrific result for the industrial sector in 2021,” said Patrick Sousa Chief Operating Officer & Head of Capital of Marcus Partners. “Under his leadership we were able to deliver three 100% leased industrial projects on an accelerated timeline to meet the market, as well as launch new projects across all the targeted asset classes in our portfolio.”

As a Board Member for Rebuilding Together Boston, he has demonstrated a strong commitment in giving back to the communities where he lives and works. Berman is a graduate of Colby College and is a Duxbury resident.

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