Callahan Construction Managers

Project team delivers finished project a full month ahead of schedule

BRIDGEWATER, MA — June 29, 2026 — Callahan Construction Managers (Callahan), a full-service construction management company headquartered in Bridgewater, Mass. with offices in White Plains, NY, announced today it has completed construction of the new Poet Hill Place in Worcester, Mass., a 210-unit, market-rate housing development for project owner SMC Management Corp. (SMC) in the Poet Hill neighborhood.

Located on a 5-acre site on Hemans Street, the project features five stories of residential living over a double-podium parking garage. The location of the project site presented challenges from the start of construction, including a dramatic slope that required Callahan’s team to oversee major sheeting and shoring operations featuring an almost 40-foot foundation wall. Design partner Maugel DeStefano Architects utilized the slope component to create a residential courtyard on top of the parking deck that is level with Hemans Street, showcasing the creativity necessary to make the natural features of the land work to the team’s advantage.

The C-shaped building features studio, 1-, and 2-bedroom apartment designs, and an amenity-rich environment reflecting the new standards in market-rate communities. A fully landscaped courtyard, grill stations, fire pit, bocce ball court, and rooftop deck are some of Poet Hill’s notable outdoor features. Inside, a cyber cafe, exercise/yoga spaces, and community room help foster a highly social atmosphere for residents. Callahan’s team worked tirelessly to meet occupancy goals despite challenges brought by winter conditions, including multiple days lost due to weather-related impacts. The team still completed the project a full month ahead of original estimates, ensuring SMC could begin attracting tenants as quickly as possible.

“The Poet Hill Residences transformed an underutilized site into a residential space that will help attract new residents to Worcester and provide a high-end experience to everyone who lives there,” said Bob Simonds, Director – Capital Projects, SMC Management Corp. “The success of this project weighed heavily on meeting critical opening dates to begin welcoming tenants, and the Callahan team went above and beyond to ensure we met these goals. We’re grateful for their partnership.”

Callahan’s team also drove a collaborative relationship with Worcester city officials to ensure that key zoning and safety requirements were met. Regular communication with these stakeholders ensured that the Poet Hill Residences could meet its aggressive occupancy goals, along with addressing concerns and feedback from nearby neighborhood residents.

For more information on Callahan’s market rate construction experience, click here. 

# # #