Justin Perkins

Construction Project Manager and Superintendent with extensive experience leading custom residential, commercial/residential, renovation, and historic restoration projects ranging from approximately $100K to $8M. Combines project management expertise with deep hands-on construction knowledge from frame through fine finish. Experienced in budgeting, scheduling, construction documents, procurement, trade coordination, daily field operations, and client relationships.

Practical, solutions-oriented leader who is most effective close to the work and the people building it.

Project Manager / Project Superintendent at Cobb Hill Construction (2022-01 – Present)

Progressed through field-based Project Superintendent and Project Manager roles, leading residential and commercial/residential projects from approximately $600K to $8M.

• Managed project schedules, budgets, purchasing, materials, trade partners, client communication, and daily field operations.
• Interpreted architectural plans, drawings, specifications, and construction documents and coordinated field execution.
• Built direct client relationships, coordinated decisions, and developed practical solutions to field and construction challenges.
• Selected and supervised subcontractors and trade partners while maintaining quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
• Applied hands-on construction knowledge from framing through fine finish to identify issues and resolve field problems.

Property Manager / Lead Carpenter at Canterbury Shaker Village (2020-01 – 2022-01)

Managed property operations, restoration, preservation, and maintenance for a National Historic Landmark encompassing 30 buildings and 694 acres.

• Identified and implemented restoration and preservation solutions for historic buildings, infrastructure, and grounds.
• Supervised subcontractors and vendors; coordinated day-to-day property, construction, code/easement, purchasing, and logistics needs.
• Performed specialized restoration carpentry from structural framing through fine finish while preserving historic character.

General Contractor / Project Manager / Lead Carpenter at Independent General Contractor (2005-01 – 2020-01)

Managed residential construction, renovation, restoration, and timber-frame projects from initial client discussions and planning through completion.

• Managed the full construction process, including sales, planning, drawings, estimating, site preparation, foundations, scheduling, budgeting, purchasing, invoicing, and billing.
• Hired, coordinated, and supervised subcontractors and trade partners while managing client expectations and ongoing communication.
• Ensured code compliance and combined overall project management with hands-on building experience from structural framing through finish carpentry.

Lead Carpenter / Project Superintendent at Cobb Hill Construction (2001-01 – 2005-01)

• Managed project budgets, schedules, trade partners, client communication, purchasing, and construction activities.
• Read and interpreted plans, drawings, and construction documents while combining field supervision with hands-on carpentry from frame through finish.

Assistant Varsity Boys Lacrosse Coach at The Derryfield School (2010-01 – 2022-01)

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science – Union College