Senior Project Accountant

The Senior Project Accountant is focused on the final stages of a construction project, ensuring all documentation, tasks, and contractual obligations are met for a successful and complete handover. Key responsibilities include compiling project closeout documentation, verifying task completion, managing the submission and approval of documents, and resolving any outstanding issues or deficiencies with clients, subcontractors, and vendors. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills to finalize projects on time, within budget, and in compliance with all requirements.

SPC Construction brings together the strengths of Schiavone Construction, John P. Picone, and E.E. Cruz to form a powerhouse in civil infrastructure across the NY/NJ metropolitan area. We work on major projects — tunnels, bridges, highways, transit, water and marine systems. You’ll get to solve technically complex challenges with a team of seasoned experts. You’ll be supported by a large organization that blends local presence with the financial strength and resources of a leading infrastructure firm. 

• Manage the collection, verification, and submission of closeout documentation, including as-builts, test reports, and training records.
• Develop and implement closeout procedures, then collect, organize, and ensure the timely submission of all necessary project documentation, including Bill of Materials (BOM) and punch list items.
• Ensure all contractual requirements and industry standards are met, and coordinate with subcontractors and vendors to obtain their required closeout documentation.
• Identify and resolve any outstanding issues, deficiencies, or conflicts identified during the final stages of a project.
• Serve as a liaison between project teams, subcontractors, client representatives, and third-party agencies (e.g., MTA) to resolve issues related to project completion.
• Support the preparation and delivery of turnover packages and ensure all contractual close-out deliverables are met.
• Track and report closeout progress against schedule, highlighting risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety and security, environmental, and quality standards throughout the closeout phase.
• Evaluates daily production, schedule and budget projections to accurately track project performance. Documents daily activities in Company approved methods and
• Remits accurate project quantity input and controls using assigned project cost coding to ensure project financials are accurately reported.
• Manages cost coding with Company finance and accounting teams regarding employee time, materials, equipment and subcontractor needs.
• Reviews project specifications for quality assurance at the beginning of work, during the project work and after work completes.
• Initiates and manages appropriate certificates, inspections and other documentation regarding construction production on the project site.

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in project closeout management or a related role
• Strong knowledge of project closeout processes and procedures
• Experience working in the construction or civil engineering industry
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Proficiency in project management software and tools

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.