Project Manager

Benchmark Construction; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing program

On-site fitness center

Tuition reimbursement

Benchmark University

Mentorship program

Employee resource groups

Job summary

Benchmark Construction seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead project lifecycles from bid to completion in Pennsylvania. The role emphasizes coordinating field activities, managing budgets, and ensuring quality while maintaining strong client relationships and safety compliance.

You will oversee documentation, subcontractor coordination, and payments, working closely with the project superintendent to meet design, budget, and schedule targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands-on experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager in a fast-paced environment.
• Deep knowledge of construction principles, engineering practices, management strategies, and applicable laws.
• Strong planning and decision-making skills to navigate challenges and keep projects on track.
• Skilled at finding solutions and reaching agreements that benefit all stakeholders.
• Comprehensive understanding of safety standards and legal issues to ensure compliance.
• Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Integrity, respect, and the tact to build trust across teams.
• A sense of urgency, a proactive mindset, and a work ethic that delivers results.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time, uphold top-note quality, and achieve profitability.
• Exceed client expectations, embodying and enhancing our company’s values and reputation.
• Coordinate field activities with office and administrative duties for efficient project execution.
• Lead opening of new projects, organizing start-up paperwork, and guiding projects from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
• Collaborate with the project superintendent to align design, budget, and schedule.
• Assure timely completion and submission of monthly payment applications, and follow up on payments.
• Review and oversee the distribution of all project documents, including shop drawings, addendums, and RFIs.
• Participate in business development activities as required to contribute to the organization’s growth.
• Demonstrate understanding of OSHA regulations, and monitor, and enforce safety practices.
• Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions, including scheduling, engineering, material control, and admin staff direction.
• Oversee the quality process throughout the project, ensuring adherence to standards and successful project conclusion.
• Manage the as-built drawing process and O&M documentation for stakeholders.
• Prepare documents for the monthly projection process, ensuring payment applications are ready for recording per SOP.
• Engage in various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success of projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Decision making

Execution & urgency

Education

Bachelor’s in CM/Engineering

Job description

Project Manager

Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

Department: Project Management

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Pennsylvania

Description

Who We Are: The core of our identity is a commitment to exceeding our clients’ expectations through employee well-being. We realize that our success starts and ends with our employees, so we have built a culture focused on empowerment and collaboration. We challenge each employee to achieve their full potential through career advancement initiatives, a focus on work‑life balance, and a team approach to projects. Based in Lancaster, PA, and Ellicott City, MD, we are a Commercial General Contractor that is formed by our hardworking, driven, and relationship‑oriented team.

Who You Are: Someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment where no two days are the same. You're a sharp multitasker who loves taking on challenges and keeping things moving. Balancing relationships and processes are second nature—you can connect with people, handle the details, and adapt on the fly. You’re driven to excel and take pride in ensuring projects are seamless from bid prep to post‑construction.

Your Impact:

• Strategic Project Management: Ensure projects are completed on time, uphold top‑note quality, and achieve profitability goals.
• Client Relationship Management: As a brand ambassador, exceed client expectations, embodying and enhancing our company’s values and reputation.
• Coordination: Coordinate field activities seamlessly with office and administrative duties for efficient project execution.
• Project Lifecycle Leadership: Lead opening of new projects, organizing start‑up paperwork, and guiding projects from groundbreaking to ribbon cutting.
• Collaboration: Work collaboratively with the project superintendent, providing leadership to ensure construction aligns with design, budget, and schedule.
• Financial Management: Assure timely completion and submission of monthly payment applications, ensuring prompt payment and follow‑up on the payment process.
• Document Control: Review and oversee the distribution of all project documents, including shop drawings, addendums, and RFIs, ensuring accurate and timely updates to contractors and the BCCI team.
• Business Development: Participate in business development activities as required to contribute to the organization’s growth.
• Safety Compliance: Demonstrate understanding of OSHA regulations, and monitor, and enforce safety practices to maintain a secure workplace.
• Onsite Supervision: Plan, coordinate, and supervise onsite functions, including scheduling, engineering, material control, and direction of administrative staff.
• Quality Assurance: Oversee the quality process throughout the project, ensuring adherence to standards and successful project conclusion.
• Documentation: Manage the as‑built drawing process and O&M process, ensuring accurate documentation for distribution to stakeholders.
• Proactive Financial Planning: Prepare documents for the monthly projection process, ensuring payment applications are completed and ready for recording per SOP.
• And More: Engage in various responsibilities that contribute to the overall success and excellence of the projects undertaken.

What You Bring (Experiences & Qualifications)

Above all, you are hungry, humble, and people‑smart.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field—or equivalent hands‑on experience.
• Proven Track Record: 5+ years of experience as a Construction Project Manager in a fast‑paced environment.
• Industry Expertise: Deep knowledge of construction principles, engineering practices, management strategies, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Problem‑Solving Power: Strong planning and decision‑making skills to navigate challenges and keep projects on track.
• Conflict Resolution & Negotiation: Skilled at finding solutions and reaching agreements that benefit all stakeholders.
• Safety Know-How: Comprehensive understanding of safety standards and legal issues to ensure compliance and maintain secure worksites.
• Communication Excellence: Clear, confident communicator with the ability to influence and inspire others.
• Interpersonal Finesse: Integrity, respect, and the tact to build trust and strong relationships across teams.
• Drive & Energy: A sense of urgency, a proactive mindset, and a work ethic that delivers results.

Why Choose Benchmark?

• A Culture Built to Care: At Benchmark, taking care of people isn’t a tagline; it’s a core value. Through our Built to Care initiative, we focus on your whole well-being: mental, physical, financial, emotional, and professional. When our people thrive, our projects and communities do too.
• A Strong Team Environment: You’ll join a team that genuinely enjoys working together. We have each other’s backs. We celebrate often, and create space for everyone to belong, whether at picnics, appreciation events, or spontaneous “just because” moments.
• Wellbeing That Means Something: Enjoy wellness support that goes far beyond the basics: free and unlimited counseling sessions for you and your dependents, an on‑site fitness center, nutritional services, biometric screenings, and a strong focus on safety so everyone goes home healthy.
• Growth & Development at Every Stage: Through Benchmark University, Leadership Development, career pathing, personal development plans, tuition reimbursement, and access to professional groups, you’ll have clear ways to learn, grow, and lead — from day one and throughout your career.
• Innovative, Forward‑Thinking Work: Construction is always evolving, and so are we. You’ll work with modern tools, technology, and systems that keep us ahead of the curve.
• Your Voice Matters Here: Between our Mentorship Program, employee resource groups, and cross‑company collaboration, you have real opportunities to shape the direction of Benchmark and make a meaningful impact.
• A Dynamic Industry: Every day brings something new — new challenges, new wins, new opportunities to build what matters. If you love variety, problem‑solving, and working with great people, you’ll love it here.