UA Builders Group

Albert joined UA Builders in early 2015, after five years at DLC Management Corp, where he lead property management and construction in the Northeast. Albert brings a results-oriented approach to increasing operational efficiencies at UA, essential during the company's aggressive growth and expansion. He spearheads efforts to streamline the latest construction methodologies across the entire organization from estimating and purchasing to 3D building information modeling and project management. 

Albert holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from Fordham University. Outside the office, Albert is passionate about giving back to his community, volunteering for the NYC non-profit Children of Illyria, focused on empowering kids in local communities to focus on educational opportunities.

Austin joined UA Builders in 2016 after running marketing for a global adtech company. Austin is responsible for advancing UA’s brand image, experience and promise in the market. Coming from the world of tech, Austin brings a strong digital background to deliver lucrative results, identifying new opportunities to increase client acquisition and deliver impact across the organization. 

Austin has a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Sport Management from the University of California, Santa Barbara and continues to educate himself and the team on the latest trends in brand development, marketing, and design. 

Jimmy Vuka has led all project management and operations teams since UA’s inception in 2004. A key leader, Jimmy commits a level of service to clients that is consistent with the organization’s outstanding performance record. Jimmy has been in the construction and property management industry for over a decade, continues to walk job sites and makes it his personal mission to get involved with many of UA’s clients as possible. 

Intensely organized and persistent, his hands-on approach helps his teams gain the experience necessary to execute such high profile projects. He enjoys spending time with his family and participated in the effort to rebuild NOLA after Katrina.

Miriam serves as the Chief Administrative Officer at UA Builders, overseeing human resources and business administration since 2015. She oversees all employee relations from full cycle recruitment to payroll and company benefits. Prior to this role, Miriam served as Human Resources Specialist for Best Buy, Mason Kayser, and FJG where she trained corporate teams on policy. 

Miriam has a Bachelor’s of Science in Professional Communications and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Farmingdale College. Her passion for people sets her apart in the HR field and thrives when she is helping others reach and exceed their goals.

Visar joined UA Builders in 2015 as Chief Financial Officer. He holds a Masters degree in Accountancy from Arizona State University (ASU).  He has significant work experience in the field of accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Visar worked as internal auditor at ProCredit Bank Kosovo, preparing audit engagements, identifying risks and control points. In addition, he worked as deputy Chief Financial Officer at the Bank for Business (BpB) where he managed the Finance Department. Visar enjoys teaching and continues to lecture and give back to his community.