Matt has been working in home construction for 27 years. Throughout
high school and college, Matt grew through the ranks of a
property and maintenance business which was responsible for a
portfolio of investment properties in the greater Boston area.
Starting as a laborer the summer before his first year of high school,
Matt has worked in almost every phase of home construction and renovation.
After graduating from Ithaca College in 1995, Matt worked in
corporate sales and managementpositions. After five rewarding years in
corporate America, Matt decided to focus on his passion for and
construction, and founded Benchmark Builders, Inc. in 2003.
Over the past 15 years Matt has completed an extensive portfolio of
successful high-end projects. Matt is an expert in home construction
and renovation and has had the privilege of working with many of the
top architects, designers, and product specialists in the Greater
Boston area. Not to mention a variety of demanding yet delightful clients.
Matt Harkins continues to stay deeply involved in Benchmark’s
projects. Matt spends his time interfacing with clients, carefully
monitoring and managing projects, inspecting construction quality, and
attending project meetings.
Matt is a licensed MA Construction Supervisor, a licensed MA Home
Improvement , a licensed MA Broker, and a Certified Green Builder.
Matt is the proud father of twin sons, Max & Owen and a daughter, Gabriella.