Career Stories
Creating Opportunity for Our Team
Is at the Core of Our Culture
When you join our team, we are committed to help you build your career.
A message from our CEO, Phillip Albanese:
Our Commitment to Building Careers
“Many of our project managers, superintendents and executive team members joined us as laborers, interns and apprentices. If you bring the work ethic, we provide the opportunity.”
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Phillip Albanese, President & CEO
Joseph J. Albanese Family Holdings, Inc.
Ramiro Contreras
Vice President of Operations
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Grew his career from laborer to vice president of operations. Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 2002.
Matt Maes
Project Executive
Grew his career from plan room coordinator to project executive. ​Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 2002.
Tyler Ramon
Virtual Construction Manager
Grew his career from intern to virtual construction manager. Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 2009.
Blake Jaciow
Project Manager
“I love the energy here at JJA with everyone collaborating and working together to get the job done. It feels good to come to work every day. I love working at JJA.”
Jonah Cameron
Safety Manager
Grew his career from laborer to safety manager. Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 2013.
Dino Calabrese
Vice President of Equipment & Logistics
Grew his career from truck driver to Vice President of Equipment & Logistics. Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 1999.
“Our 900+ employees have an average tenure of nine years with the company, and 30 percent have been with us for more than 10 years.”
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Aaron Armas, Vice President of People
Joseph J. Albanese Family Holdings, Inc.
Jose Zamora
Carpenter Foreman
(Since 2010)
Grew his career from working in the warehouse to carpenter foreman. Proud Joseph J. Albanese, Inc. employee since 2010.
Cameron Ragain
General Manager
(Since 2013)
“I’m proud of the respect I get working at JJA. When we hit the jobsite, buckle your seatbelt and get ready, because it’s ‘Go’ time.”
Melinda Berge
Senior Project Manager
(Since 2018)
“Our team always has a positive attitude, and our strong relationships make it a happy place to work. I love being part of the JJA team.”
Jose "Pepin" Aurturo Sandal Puentes
Cement Mason
(Since 2012)
“I’m very proud to work at JJA. I feel comfortable working here. It is the best company.”