Portfolio

Joshua Kirkland
Founder & State Certified General Contractor CGC1530080
Benchmark Construction Management, LLC
Established November 2020 | Sarasota, Florida
Florida State Certified General Contractor | Third-Generation Builder

Company Profile
Benchmark Construction Management, LLC specializes in commercial and light industrial
ground-up construction, as well as renovation and tenant improvement projects across
Florida.

Founded by Joshua Kirkland, a third-generation contractor with a lifetime of experience,
Benchmark delivers high-quality construction services with a focus on performance, compliance,
and client satisfaction.


Our experience ranges from luxury multi-family developments to medical offices,
restaurants, and senior living facilities, with an emphasis on efficient project management and
code-compliant execution. We excel in delivering turnkey solutions, navigating permitting
complexities, and coordinating with diverse stakeholders from design through closeout.

Core Competencies

  • Project Management Tools: MS Office Suite, MS Project, Bluebeam Revu, Oracle
  • Primavera, STACK, Dodge Reports
  • Construction Planning & Scheduling
  • Permitting & Florida Building Code Compliance
  • Team Building & Leadership
  • Vendor & Materials Procurement
  • Financial Oversight & Budgeting
  • AIA Document Administration (GMP, A102)
  • Safety & Regulatory Compliance (OSHA standards)
  • Subcontractor & Trade Coordination
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Effective Communication & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Time Management & Organizational Strategy
  • Project Turnover & Client Handoff

Ground-up Construction Projects

  • St. Armands Place Condominiums – Sarasota, FL
  • Luxury Multi-Family Residential | Ground-Up Construction
  • Two 3,520 sq. ft. luxury condominium buildings over structured parking with a
  • community pool and pavilion
  • Type V-B construction: CMU/prestressed hollow-core concrete floors, hydraulic MRL
  • elevators
  • Located within the Coastal Construction Control Line (V-Zone); secured FL DEP coastal
  • permitting
  • Auger cast pilings and full fire protection system integration
  • The Pearl Condominiums – Golden Gate Point, Sarasota, FL
  • 8-Unit Luxury Midrise | Urban Infill Project
  • Type I-B construction: Vibro-replacement stone column ground prep, post-tension
  • concrete decks
  • Integrated underground stormwater vault, pool & spa amenities, secure garage
  • Advanced access control systems and high-end finishes throughout
  • Ground-level parking with vertical circulation via traction elevator
  • Sarabella Senior Living – Sarasota, FL
  • 112,570 sq. ft. Assisted Living Facility | 120-Bed Occupancy
  • AIA A102 contract (GMP plus fee) with international ownership
  • Post-tensioned slab on grade; CMU/precast floors & roof; TPO membrane roofing
  • Emergency systems: Natural Gas generator, emergency water tank, fire pump
  • Three MRL elevators, full commercial kitchen, stormwater management with retention
  • pond
  • Partnered with operations for seamless commissioning and occupancy transition

Renovation Projects

  • Sunshine State Dermatology – 2500 sq ft medical office
  • Wellen Family Dental – 2500 sq ft medical office
  • St. Paul’s Presbyterian Church – 3000 sq ft worship sanctuary
  • Victory Church – 5500 sq ft worship sanctuary
  • Parent & Child Psychological Services – 2650 sq ft medical office
  • Coastal Neuropsychology – 2650 sq ft medical office
  • Florida Digestive Specialists – 79,789 sq ft parking lot
  • First Baptist of Estero – Hurricane damage restoration
  • St. Armands Place – Pool pavilion
  • Dynamic Equipment Group – 4500 sq ft sales offices