Benjamin Perry
By Joshua Burd
SOCO Construction Co. has promoted Benjamin Perry to general superintendent, touting his more than four decades in the industry and a passion for building that began as a teenager.
The firm, which is based in Bedminster, said Perry most recently was a senior superintendent and has a resume that includes some $600 million in completed projects. That comes with areas of expertise that include working directly with clients, employee management, cost management, scheduling, quality control and safety, among others, in sectors such as residential, retail, higher education, corporate and industrial.
“Ben is one of the pre-eminent builders in our industry,” said Matthew Lorenzo, CEO and president of SOCO. “I am highly confident he will excel in this new role.”
Formerly known as Sordoni Construction Co., the firm noted that Perry grew up near an electrical contractor who began teaching him at age 13 and helped him develop a passion for working, fixing and doing hands-on tasks. He began his professional career as a laborer and worked his way up to becoming a business owner, paving the way for his role as a general superintendent.
“Ben brings a unique talent by supporting our field teams in getting job sites up and running, along with its final push to the finish line,” said John Ernest, SOCO’s general superintendent. “He is persistent, and I believe we will benefit from having Ben in this position to support our teams and sites.”
SOCO added that Perry continues to mentor those working to become a superintendent by playing a prominent role in its apprentice superintendent program.
“Over the years, I had many people help mold and guide me into the person and leader I am today, from my first boss, Don Blasberg, to SOCO’s president and CEO, Matthew Lorenzo,” Perry said. “These people taught me something that stayed with me. Life is a journey of small stories, trials and tribulations, and when strung together, they make up who we are and what we know.”
