Roadway Construction Project Coordinator

Peckham Industries, Inc.; Palmer (MA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peckham Industries Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to support DOT heavy highway asphalt paving projects in MA and CT, ensuring documentation, material tracking, and cost monitoring.

You will bridge field and office teams to keep projects compliant with schedules and budgets. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, managing RFIs and submittals, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating permits and change orders to protect profitability while supporting safety and environmental

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of construction, project coordination, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of construction operations, specs, and workflows (DOT experience preferred).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent work experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with Procore, HCSS, Viewpoint preferred.
• Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate between field and office teams.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and contract documents.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines with accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to jobsites as needed.
• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Review plans and technical documents to define scope, timelines, and execution requirements.
• Drive financial and schedule performance by monitoring costs and progress, identifying variances, and supporting corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready project records by controlling documentation.
• Facilitate timely decision-making by managing RFIs and submittals with field and design stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and distributing detailed, actionable project schedules.
• Coordinate permits and administrative requirements to keep projects moving forward.
• Protect project profitability by coordinating, preparing, and negotiating change orders with stakeholders.
• Lead weekly owner meetings and document key decisions and actions.
• Support site safety initiatives and environmental documentation coordination.
• Assist with subcontractor billings and pay applications in alignment with project progress.
• Ensure uninterrupted field operations by assigning CBYD tickets for excavation activities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organization

Time management

Communication

Reading plans

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Tools

Procore

HCSS

Viewpoint

Microsoft Office

Job description

Peckham Industries Inc. is seeking a Project Coordinator to support DOT heavy highway asphalt paving projects in MA and CT, ensuring documentation, material tracking, and cost monitoring.

You will bridge field and office teams to keep projects compliant with schedules and budgets. The role emphasizes reviewing plans, managing RFIs and submittals, maintaining audit-ready records, and coordinating permits and change orders to protect profitability while supporting safety and environmental