Assistant Superintendent: Field Lead & Safety Champion

Benchmark Construction Company; Harmonville (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Culture built to care

Wellbeing program

Growth and development

Innovative, forward-thinking work

Your voice matters

Dynamic industry

Job summary

Benchmark Construction Company in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee portions of commercial projects, coordinate field teams, and keep work on schedule with a strong focus on safety and quality. Reporting to the Field Management department, this full-time role demands leadership and hands-on site management.

The position requires 5+ years of construction leadership, OSHA 30-Hour certification, and proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction leadership 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

• Own Your Scope: 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.
• Coordinate the Work: Direct and support Benchmark employees and subcontractors, making sure teams have the resources, information, and direction needed to be successful.
• Drive Productivity: Help keep projects on schedule by planning work, monitoring manpower, and maintaining momentum in the field.
• Champion Safety: Lead by example, enforce safety standards, identify hazards, and create an environment where everyone goes home safe.
• Protect Quality: Review work in progress, correct issues early, and ensure projects are completed with minimal punch list items and exceptional craftsmanship.
• Be the Connector: Collaborate closely with Superintendents, Project Managers, field teams, and subcontractors to keep communication clear and projects moving forward.
• Plan Ahead: Assist with look-ahead schedules, shop drawing reviews, material deliveries, and project logistics to keep work flowing efficiently.
• Lead Through Influence: Support employee development, provide performance feedback, and help build a positive, high-performing jobsite culture.
• Own the Details: Keep daily logs, manpower reporting, progress photos, as-built drawings, and project documentation accurate and up to date.
• Learn & Grow: Participate in turnover meetings, project kickoffs, superintendent meetings, and training opportunities that prepare you for the next level of leadership.
• Build Relationships: Be a trusted partner to clients, subcontractors, and team members by communicating professionally and representing Benchmark with integrity.
• Step Up: Be ready to take the lead when needed, contributing solutions, managing challenges, and helping drive successful project outcomes.

Skills

Construction leadership

Project ownership

Blueprint proficiency

Leadership mindset

Safety commitment

Organization & planning

Tech-savvy

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Reliable & ready

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benchmark Construction Company in Plymouth Meeting, PA, is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to oversee portions of commercial projects, coordinate field teams, and keep work on schedule with a strong focus on safety and quality. Reporting to the Field Management department, this full-time role demands leadership and hands-on site management.

The position requires 5+ years of construction leadership, OSHA 30-Hour certification, and proficiency with Procore and Microsoft Office.