Assistant Superintendent

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, high-stakes, and dynamic environment, where no two days are the same. You care about high standards, excellence, and getting it done right—every time. You care about integrity, honesty, and authenticity in all you do and in all your relationships.
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Key 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, Knowledge & Expertise

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

Construction Leadership

• 5 + years of
• healthcare 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.

Job Benefits

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.
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Compensation

$70,000 - $105,000 / year