About Us
J. Benton Construction, LLC is more than a construction company—we are a team of builders committed to delivering exceptional project experiences while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our mission is to be recognized as one of the leading construction companies in the Caribbean through an unwavering focus on customer service, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors. This collaboration allows us to leverage shared expertise, complementary strengths, and national-level resources to deliver best-in-class projects throughout the region.
We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home and to build projects that make a lasting impact on our community—while offering our employees meaningful careers with opportunities to grow.
Position Description
The Project Superintendent is responsible for providing overall administrative and technical management of the construction project. The Project Superintendent manages all on site construction activities including self-perform labor, subcontractors, and consultants to successfully execute large and complex projects. The Project Superintendent also leads teams with multiple direct reports at various levels in careers as well as assist/support employees throughout their professional development via weekly/monthly check ins and mid/annual reviews to track performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the project safety program and execute the site-specific safety plan to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Coordinate daily field operations (self-perform and subcontractor work) to ensure work is completed per plans, specifications, submittals, and contract requirements.
- Manage short-interval planning to support the overall schedule, including daily planning, weekly commitments, and 3-week look-ahead coordination.
- Monitor field progress against baseline schedule and key milestones; communicate constraints and recovery actions with the project team and trade partners.
- Ensure project quality by executing the Site-Specific Quality Plan (SSQP), completing field verifications, and driving timely resolution of deficiencies.
- Manage labor productivity and production tracking by monitoring manpower, quantities installed, and weekly progress reporting.
- Support cost control by coordinating T&M verification, assisting with cost-to-complete inputs, and ensuring accurate field documentation for changes.
- Coordinate labor, equipment, tools, and materials to ensure site readiness and efficient execution (including delivery log accuracy and staging).
- Lead daily stand-ups and weekly foreman/subcontractor meetings to ensure alignment, accountability, and clear communication across partners.
Essential Skills & Competencies
- Demonstrates a safety-first leadership style; proactively identifies hazards and holds teams accountable to safe work practices.
- Strong field leadership and team coordination skills; can direct multiple trades, maintain momentum, and resolve conflicts constructively.
- Effective collaboration and communication with owners, A/E partners, subcontractors, and internal teams; runs meetings with clear outcomes.
- Strong planning and prioritization ability; anticipates constraints, sequences work effectively, and drives commitment-based planning.
- High attention to quality and workmanship; sets expectations, verifies work, and drives corrective action without delay.
- Solid documentation discipline; maintains accurate logs, daily reports, and change documentation with consistent follow-through.
- Demonstrates professionalism and integrity under pressure; models calm, respectful leadership and a solutions-oriented approach.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a Superintendent (or equivalent lead field role) on commercial construction projects.
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and submittals and translate them into field execution.
- Working knowledge of jobsite safety standards and the ability to enforce safe work practices consistently.
- Working knowledge of construction scheduling concepts (baseline, critical path awareness, and look-ahead planning).
- Basic understanding of cost tracking and labor/production reporting (quantities, manpower, productivity).
- Ability to lead crews and coordinate subcontractors with clear communication and accountability.
- Basic computer proficiency (email, documentation, reporting tools).
- Supervisors License (or equivalent) and general familiarity with local building codes in the project location.
- Experience with cost reporting tools and labor production reporting systems.
Preferred Experience (includes but is not limited to):
- Leading daily stand-ups, weekly foreman meetings, and subcontractor coordination meetings.
- Developing and executing 3-week look-ahead plans tied to milestone commitments.
- Managing T&M processes, including verification of time and materials and supporting documentation.
- Driving quality planning (SSQP) and performing onsite material verification / field quality checks.
- Coordinating self-perform scopes (labor, tools, equipment, material staging, production tracking).
- Working knowledge of subcontract language and scope coordination to prevent gaps, overlaps, and rework.
- Experience interfacing with clients, A/E partners, inspectors, and building officials while maintaining strong relationships
Physical Demands & Work Environment
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and sun exposure
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb, and work on uneven terrain for extended periods
- Ability to navigate active construction sites with changing ground conditions and elevations
- Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull tools, materials, and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to safely use ladders, scaffolding, and other access equipment as required
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Compensation & Benefits
The base salary for this position is one component of J. Benton Construction’s total compensation package. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s skills, experience, education, relevant qualifications, internal equity, and business needs.
J. Benton Construction offers a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance:
- Company paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (employee-only coverage)
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Company paid Life Insurance
- Company paid Short-Term Disability
Equal Opportunity Employer
J. Benton Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer and federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We do not discriminate or retaliate against applicants or employees for discussing pay and provide reasonable accommodations as required.
