Field Construction Lead and Safety Champion

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

Benefits offered by this job

Culture of care

Wellbeing programs

Growth & development

Modern tools

Job summary

Benchmark Construction in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to lead portions of large projects and coordinate field teams. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance while collaborating with stakeholders.

Reporting to Chad Updegrave, you will own the scope on assigned work, review plans, manage look-ahead schedules, and maintain daily logs and progress photos. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in construction leadership, OSHA 30, Procore experience, and

Qualifications

• Above all, you are hungry, humble, and people-smart.
• Construction Leadership: 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.
• Project Ownership: Experience leading portions of commercial construction projects, coordinating field teams, subcontractors, schedules, and daily jobsite activities.
• Blueprint Proficiency: Ability to confidently read and interpret architectural, structural, and site drawings, while translating plans into successful field execution.
• Leadership Mindset: Proven ability to lead teams, build accountability, provide feedback, and maintain a productive, positive jobsite culture.
• Safety Commitment: OSHA 30-Hour and First Aid/CPR/AED certified, with a strong understanding of jobsite safety and risk management.
• Organization & Planning: Skilled at managing schedules, manpower, logistics, documentation, and competing priorities without losing sight of the details.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using technology in the field, including Microsoft Office, Procore, and other construction management tools.
• Problem-Solving Ability: Able to think critically, resolve issues quickly, and make sound decisions that keep projects moving forward.
• Communication Skills: Clear and professional communicator who can effectively work with clients, subcontractors, field teams, and project leadership.
• Reliable & Ready: 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 Ability

Communication Skills

Reliable & Ready

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benchmark Construction in Plymouth Meeting, PA is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to lead portions of large projects and coordinate field teams. You will ensure safety, quality, and on-time performance while collaborating with stakeholders.

Reporting to Chad Updegrave, you will own the scope on assigned work, review plans, manage look-ahead schedules, and maintain daily logs and progress photos. Qualified candidates bring 5+ years in construction leadership, OSHA 30, Procore experience, and