Self-Perform Construction Lead

jbenton; Charlotte Amalie (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Job summary

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands seeks a Self-Perform Manager to lead self-perform construction on assigned projects, overseeing labor, materials, safety, and quality to meet schedules and budgets.

This role collaborates with project managers, superintendents, and field staff in a safety-focused, high-performance environment, with opportunities to mentor teams and advance in a growing Caribbean firm.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial construction in a self-perform leadership role (Self-Perform Manager, Superintendent, or Construction Supervisor).
• Hands-on experience with self-perform construction trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, shop drawings, and specifications.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, labor production tracking, and cost reporting.
• OSHA 10 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage self-perform construction activities from planning through completion, ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, and specifications.
• Direct and coordinate self-perform labor, materials, and field activities to maximize productivity, efficiency, and cost control.
• Champion jobsite safety by enforcing safety programs, conducting field observations, and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory standards.
• Monitor labor production, costs, and schedules for self-performed work, proactively identifying issues and implementing corrective actions.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers, Superintendents, and other stakeholders to support overall project objectives and sequencing.
• Implement and enforce quality control standards for self-perform work, including inspections and resolution of deficiencies.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop self-perform field staff, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and safety-focused culture.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best practices to enhance self-perform operations.
• Support project closeout activities related to self-perform work, including documentation and punch list completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Safety-first

Caribbean environment

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Equivalent experience

Tools

Procore

HH2

Job description

J. Benton Construction in the U.S. Virgin Islands seeks a Self-Perform Manager to lead self-perform construction on assigned projects, overseeing labor, materials, safety, and quality to meet schedules and budgets.

This role collaborates with project managers, superintendents, and field staff in a safety-focused, high-performance environment, with opportunities to mentor teams and advance in a growing Caribbean firm.