Discover James E. Fitzgerald

Building a Legacy of Quality & Innovation

Established in 1970, James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. has built a culture based on our mission of “Integrity, Quality, Results.” Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering construction projects of the highest standard, utilizing top-grade materials and employing skilled professionals. Our rigorous quality control processes and attention to detail ensures that every project surpasses client expectations. Our track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver exceptional projects that exceed client expectations.

A reputation for excellence

A leader in the construction industry

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Partner

At the core of our culture is our mission – “Integrity, Quality, Results.” These values serve as the bedrock of our business practices and are deeply ingrained in every facet of our operations. At James E. Fitzgerald, we believe in providing meticulous attention to detail and are dedicated to delivering excellence on every project we undertake.

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Quality

Established in 1970, James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. has built a culture based on our mission of “Integrity, Quality, Results.” Quality is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to delivering construction projects of the highest standard, utilizing top-grade materials and employing skilled professionals. Our rigorous quality control processes and attention to detail guarantee that every project surpasses client expectations. Our track record speaks for itself, as we consistently deliver exceptional projects that exceed client expectations.

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Safety

Safety is our utmost priority at James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. We maintain a comprehensive safety program, approved by the General Building Contractors Group, to create a healthy and safe work environment for our employees, subcontractors, and clients. All our site Superintendents are OSHA certified, and our dedicated safety team conducts regular inspections, provides thorough training, and adheres to strict safety protocols. Through these efforts, we ensure that every project we undertake is executed with the topmost commitment to maintaining the highest level of safety standards.

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Diversity

At James E. Fitzgerald, we strongly support diversity, equity, and inclusion. We embrace employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, religion, gender, nationality, marital status, abilities, age, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, and socio-economic status. Our goal is to create and maintain an inclusive environment that respects individual differences, provides equal opportunities, and promotes diversity in construction, both on the job sites and in our offices.

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Sustainability

As a member of the USGBC, James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. is committed to sustainable construction practices. We place great emphasis on LEED AP Certifications for our employees, ensuring our team is well-equipped with the knowledge and expertise to implement sustainable initiatives. From team coordination to subcontractor coordination, waste management plans, and energy use on job sites, we carefully integrate LEED guidelines into every aspect of our certified projects, demonstrating our dedication to environmental stewardship and creating a greener future.

Executive team

The foundation of our success

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John Fitzgerald
President
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Hugh O’ Connell
EVP/COO
Michael-DeLisio
Michael DeLisio
Principal
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Jim Wollweber
Director of
Construction
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Jeffrey Rhoades
Director of
Project Management
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Kevin Nguyen
Director of
Estimating
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Rachelle Hastrich
Director of
Client Services

Our Tri-state client base

Building Beyond Boundaries

At James E Fitzgerald, we proudly serve locations in the Tri-State and Northeast region. Our projects span NY, NJ, CT, MA, and PA, extending our reach well beyond NYC. With a Connecticut office as part of our regional expansion, we’re committed to growing in the Northeast and delivering high standards of precision, sustainability, and innovation to our clients.

Giving Back

JEF proudly supports the following organizations:

Our Milestones

54 Years & Counting

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1970
Founding Legacy

At the age of 30, Jim Fitzgerald founded James E. Fitzgerald, Inc. in New York City on February 21st, 1970. The firm has been in operation ever since with the first office being located in the heart of Manhattan at 50 East 42nd Street.

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1992
New Ownership Era

Starting off as one of JEF's Project Managers and Estimators in the 1980s, Hugh O'Connell became an owner in 1992 and has left his mark on thousands of projects at JEF.

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1996
Project Milestone

Successfully completing their first 100,000-square-foot project for our client, First Albany at 1 Penn Plaza. This project was led by Jim Fitzgerald with Project Manager Hugh O’Connell (now Owner), Superintendent Jim Wollweber (now Director of Construction), and Laborer/Asst. Super John Fitzgerald (now President).

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2002
Technological Upgrade

The JEF office upgraded from pagers and pay phones to the BlackBerry! Since the BlackBerry, we've implemented exciting technology software's into our everyday business like time lapse videos, 3D Matterport technology, and heat map scans.

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2007
Leadership Transition

John Fitzgerald became the President of JEF. Starting as a union laborer during high school and college, John progressed through various roles, including Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, and Project Manager, and Vice President. His commitment and leadership qualities positioned him as an integral part of JEF's leadership team before taking the role of President in 2007.

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2020
Ownership Expansion

Michael DeLisio became one of the owners of JEF. With his background in architecture, Mike transitioned to construction where he applies his architectural knowledge and skillset to everyday business.

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2022
Regional Office Launch

Always looking to grow with our clients, James E. Fitzgerald opened our first regional office in CT. With a recent focus on northeast expansion, JEF has successfully completed projects in CT, MA, NJ, NY, PA, & RI.

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