Assistant Project Manager (Needham, MA)

Schernecker Property Services (SPS) is a contractor based in Needham, MA performing large capital improvement projects and maintenance for New England community associations. We are a growing company committed to our mission of delivering the highest-value, long-term solutions to our clients and their properties.

Assistant Project Managers support Project Managers to ensure that each SPS project is produced safely, in a high-quality manner, on time, and budget. The responsibilities are expected to include:

• Communicating with supervisors, field staff, administrative staff, and clients about scheduling and progress


• Managing material purchases and inventory control


• Assist Project Manager with the production budget and scheduling


• Assist Project Manager in managing relationships with independent contractors to ensure deliverables are completed
  in the pre-determined period and in the manner that was agreed upon.


• Demonstrating and enforcing safety standards


• Conducting and following up on quality inspections


• Coordinating window and door installation schedules


• Performing estimates and any necessary investigative analyses


• Executing on punch list creation and managing completion


• Taking on other related tasks and projects as assigned by Project Managers and supervisors


• Willing to travel throughout New England states and open to temporary relocation.

A successful Assistant Project Manager can fulfill these responsibilities, demonstrating high urgency through excellent and close communication with peers, subordinates, management, clients, and homeowners. They will also possess effective time management skills, the ability to adopt new processes and technologies, and a strong commitment to “doing the job right,” even if it means working longer days or into the weekend. The Assistant Project Manager role is supervised by a Project Manager and Vice President, and it is a full-time non-exempt position.

Key qualifications:

• Trade knowledge: Has working knowledge of carpentry, roofing, and painting with experience performing and supervising construction projects. Can read, understand, and implement specifications, plans, and drawings.


• MA Construction Supervisor's License a plus.
  Self-motivated: Is disciplined. Sets and works to achieve goals without needing to be managed. Identifies and overcomes obstacles and sees tasks through to full completion.


• Leadership: Able to bring employees and other labor assets together to achieve goals. Wants to help people and organizations accomplish their objectives. Strong desire to act and be seen as a leader.


• Communication: Has excellent oral skills. Builds and maintains strong working relationships with clients, vendors, and employees. The ability to understand Spanish is a plus.


• Problem Solving: Able to effectively handle a variety of situations that may arise, either by solving them directly or working with others.


• Team player: Works harmoniously with co-workers and clients with a team-first attitude.


• Reliability: Meets deadlines and delivers as promised. Gets the job done right the first time. Willing and able to keep to 50+ hour weeks and weekends as needed to accomplish goals. Possesses the ability to implement financial tracking systems.


• Attention to detail: Prioritizes precision and quality over quantity or speed. Pays close attention to detail.


• Organization: Manages time and priorities while working on multiple projects. Comfortable with a fast-paced schedule and time-sensitive requirements.


• Technology: Has basic computer skills and is comfortable with Microsoft Office Suite. Experience using file-sharing platforms like Box and CRM platforms like Salesforce is a plus.


• Flexibility: Willing to travel throughout New England and work 50+ hour weeks and weekends as necessary, especially during the summer and fall months.


• Physical component: Ability to perform construction-related work, lifting materials and ladders, climbing on roofs, and walking through job sites.

Employee benefits:

SPS offers a competitive benefits program that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), and other benefits. Additional details will be made available during the hiring process.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.