Assistant Superintendent

Benchmark Construction•West Earl Township, PA

79d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Superintendent role is a full-time position within the Field Management department, reporting to Chad Updegrave. The company, a Commercial General Contractor based in Lancaster, PA, and Ellicott City, MD, emphasizes employee well-being, empowerment, collaboration, and career advancement. They seek individuals who thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments and are committed to high standards, integrity, and honesty.

Requirements

Hungry, humble, and people-smart.
5 + years of construction experience through on-the-job training, vocational school, technical college, a formal apprenticeship, or a combination of education and field leadership experience.
Experience leading portions of commercial construction projects, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, schedules, and daily jobsite activities.
Ability to confidently read and interpret architectural, structural, and site drawings, while translating plans into successful field execution.
Proven ability to lead teams, build accountability, provide feedback, and maintain a productive, positive jobsite culture.
OSHA 30-Hour and First Aid/CPR/AED certified, with a strong understanding of jobsite safety and risk management.
Skilled at managing schedules, manpower, logistics, documentation, and competing priorities without losing sight of the details.
Comfortable using technology in the field, including Microsoft Office, Procore, and other construction management tools.
Able to think critically, resolve issues quickly, and make sound decisions that keep projects moving forward.
Clear and professional communicator who can effectively work with clients, subcontractors, field teams, and project leadership.
Dependable, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of challenges while helping deliver successful project outcomes.

Responsibilities

Lead a portion of a large project or take full responsibility for a smaller project, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to Benchmark standards.
Direct and support Benchmark employees and subcontractors, ensuring teams have the resources, information, and direction needed to be successful.
Help keep projects on schedule by planning work, monitoring manpower, and maintaining momentum in the field.
Lead by example, enforce safety standards, identify hazards, and create an environment where everyone goes home safe.
Review work in progress, correct issues early, and ensure projects are completed with minimal punch list items and exceptional craftsmanship.
Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, field teams, and subcontractors to keep communication clear and projects moving forward.
Assist with look-ahead schedules, shop drawing reviews, material deliveries, and project logistics to keep work flowing efficiently.
Support employee development, provide performance feedback, and help build a positive, high-performing jobsite culture.
Keep daily logs, manpower reporting, progress photos, as-built drawings, and project documentation accurate and up to date.
Participate in turnover meetings, project kickoffs, superintendent meetings, and training opportunities that prepare you for the next level of leadership.
Be a trusted partner to clients, subcontractors, and team members by communicating professionally and representing Benchmark with integrity.
Be ready to take the lead when needed, contributing solutions, managing challenges, and helping drive successful project outcomes.