Construction Project Coordinator

Northland; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Bonus Programs

401(k) + Company Match

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Generous PTO (including birthdays & to

Job summary

Northland in Newton, MA, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale residential/mixed-use developments. You will assist the Project Manager and construction team across pre-construction, construction, and close-out activities, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with quality standards.

You will work with contractors, engineers, and municipal authorities to monitor progress, maintain project documentation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering and 1-2 years of direct experience in residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of building systems, construction techniques, and project coordination.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply drawings, specs, contracts, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of material testing, warranties, and environmental regulations.
• Effective communication and ability to participate in dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Review project plans and contract documents to identify coordination issues and risks.
• Assist with budgeting, cost estimating, and cost tracking.
• Support pre-construction planning, including scheduling and procurement.
• Coordinate site preparation, demolition, utilities, and logistics.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and monitor milestones.
• Coordinate material testing and document test results.
• Understand project scope, owner requirements, and contractual obligations.
• Monitor budgets and identify cost impacts and variances.
• Coordinate delivery, installation, and inspection of owner-furnished equipment and materials.
• Review RFIs, submittals, and change orders; provide recommendations.
• Identify issues affecting schedule, budget, quality, or safety; assist in timely solutions.
• Monitor construction activities for conformance with documents and codes.
• Maintain daily reports of site activities, weather, inspections, and progress.
• Organize and maintain all project documentation and closeout files.
• Assist in punch-list tracking and closeout tasks.
• Coordinate inspections with municipal, state, and federal authorities.
• Communicate observations to the Project Manager and facilitate field coordination.
• Assist occupancy coordination prior to substantial completion.
• Participate in project commissioning and final inspections.
• Review payment applications and verify completed work for payment.
• Collect, review, and organize closeout documentation.

Skills

Construction management

Project coordination

Reading drawings & specs

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Job description

Northland in Newton, MA, seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support planning, coordination, and execution of large-scale residential/mixed-use developments. You will assist the Project Manager and construction team across pre-construction, construction, and close-out activities, ensuring work is safe, on schedule, within budget, and compliant with quality standards.

You will work with contractors, engineers, and municipal authorities to monitor progress, maintain project documentation,