Assistant Project Manager

SPS New England, Inc. is one of the leading heavy highway contractors in New England. SPS is actively seeking Construction Management and Civil Engineering professionals and Project Managers to plan and execute bridge and highway construction projects, inspect sites to ensure compliance with specifications and monitor progress, provide technical advice regarding construction, and direct engineering activities.

Relevant Skills we are looking for:

• Road Construction
• Heavy Civils
• Highway Engineering/ Highway construction
• Structural Steel Erection
• Structural Demolition
• Concrete forming systems
• Construction
• Construction Safety
• Problem Solving
• Steel Structures
• Civil Engineering
• Communication
• Construction Management
• Procore, Primavera P6 Scheduling, HCSS Heavy Job Cost Reporting, Bluebeam Revu and Vista-Viewpoint Project Accounting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, coordination, and execution of heavy civil construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.
• Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, and other project documentation.
• Coordinate with field superintendents, subcontractors, suppliers, and engineers to ensure effective communication and project progress.
• Support the Project Manager in developing and tracking project schedules using tools like P6 or MS Project.
• Monitor and report on project costs, budgets, quantities, and production tracking.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with safety programs, environmental regulations, and quality control plans.
• Participate in weekly project meetings, document discussions, and follow up on action items.
• Manage and organize project documentation using construction management software (e.g., Procore, HCSS, Viewpoint).
• Assist with procurement, including soliciting and evaluating subcontractor/supplier bids and preparing purchase orders.
• Coordinate project closeout including punch list tracking, as-built drawings, and O&M manual submission.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in construction project management, ideally in heavy civil or infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge of construction practices, reading plans/specs, cost controls, and scheduling.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook); familiarity with construction management software is a plus (Bluebeam REVU, Procore, Primavera “P6”, AutoCAD)
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• OSHA 30-Hour Certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; job site visits required.

SPS has a great culture, is employee owned (stock options), has great compensation, and yearly raises and bonuses in addition to providing health, dental, vision, and disability plans!

SPS is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone with industry related experience to apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $165,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person