Meet Jose Marquez: B&S’s Payroll Powerhouse

Every week, Jose Marquez ensures that over 1,100 B&S employees across multiple states get paid accurately and on time. From Monday through Wednesday, he’s fully focused on processing the previous week’s payroll, carefully matching hours and verifying per diem days with foremen. Fridays are reserved for detective work: tracking down missing hours and resolving any discrepancies alongside foremen. With each …

From Family Roots to HR: Natalia Ventura’s Construction Connection

Natalia (right) at the George Mason University ASCE (American Society for Civil Engineers) Civil Engineering Career Fair. Natalia Ventura’s path to human resources at B&S is shaped by both her professional background and her family’s deep ties to construction. With experience in customer service and government consulting, she built a strong foundation in client relationship management that translated seamlessly to …

Brian Cuffee Brings Military Precision to B&S

Brian Cuffee began his career in the United States Air Force as a crew chief and F-15 fighter jet mechanic. He later transitioned into logistics, gaining experience managing a light-duty vehicle fleet—an opportunity that sparked his interest in fleet and operational management. Although he had no prior experience in construction, Brian says B&S gave him the chance to apply his …

Sam Masters – Superintendent 

Sam Masters was first introduced to construction through his father, who worked in residential installation. That early exposure sparked a lasting interest in the industry and led him to pursue a degree in Construction Management at Drexel University. After graduating, Sam joined a construction firm where he spent six years rising through the ranks from engineer to assistant superintendent. Now …