Columbus Construction Co.

James represents the third generation of the Campenella family to enter the construction field. Not only has he acquired a solid foundation of knowledge from his father and grandfather, he has worked as a laborer, carpenter and tradesman while attending Saint Joseph’s University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Additionally, he has acted as a Superintendent and Project Manager on various projects serving such clients as SEPTA, Greater Philadelphia Health Action and Western Union Locust Partners. As managing member of Columbus Construction, James works with the entire Columbus Team to deliver every project on time and within budget.

John is a 1978 Temple University graduate with a concentration in finance and accounting. He has worked with contractors since the beginning of his public accounting career. John is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a valued member of our financial and management team since starting with Columbus in June of 2017.

With over 20 years of experience in construction, Dave is a key member of our managing team. He comes with hands on experience in planning, design, and construction of diverse project renovations (major or minor) in healthcare, commercial, and institutional facilities. As a graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Dave is well versed in contract negotiations, project estimating, impending design problems, and much more. His long list of accomplishments prove he can carry out all management functions, which is why Dave has joined the Columbus managing team. As Director of Operations, he will continue developing and managing contractual and strategic relationships with key large suppliers.

Eric graduated from Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ with a Bachelor’s degree in mathematics. He started working for a small general contractor when as a teenager then worked for a residential painter for several years. He made his way into the commercial end of construction through an estimating job for a commercial painter. His experience there led him to Columbus Construction in May of 2017 as lead estimator for the company.

Joe is a key contributor to Columbus Construction.  He has an acquired skill for the construction business, as it shows beyond his education at Drexel University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Construction Management. His job is to manage construction projects and subcontractors in main office through on-site superintendent, provide daily reports, RFI’s, submittals, weekly OAC meetings, cost projections, field coordination between subcontractors and scheduling. He maintains efficient labor production while staying ahead of schedule and achieving a high valued product at the most economical price possible.

Zach is a graduate from Drexel University with a Bachelor of Science in Business and minor in construction management. His job duties are to work with both, the estimator and project managers, on jobs we are working to procure through public bids. He helps facilitate bidding and contacts all the necessary subcontractors to cover each trade on a job. Zach is gathering skills to spearhead/manage projects by assisting the project managers on any paper work they need done for jobs they are running.

Charles will be involved in the day-to-day operations on Columbus Construction projects. He will be responsible for all coordination between the Owners and Architects, as well as overseeing all sub and prime contractor performance on a daily basis. His performance in scheduling, maintaining critical events, and closeout procedures, ensures the project is completed per the project specifications and contract documentation. He managed various projects including new student housing apartment complexes, valued $38,000,000 and two 4-story buildings housing 488 rooms in a suite-style setting, valued at $33,000,000.

Cindy brings 25 years of professional administrative experience to Columbus Construction. Her organizational abilities, problem solving, communication and interpersonal skills are an immense asset to our team. As Office Administrator at Columbus Construction, Cindy monitors planning, scheduling and project performance maintaining high standards of quality, professionalism, and service for the company.

A graduate from Holy Family University, Ian has grown to become an asset to Columbus Construction. He has been a superintendent on many major commercial projects in the Philadelphia area. He does some estimating, as well as project management for the company in between his on-site duties.

From real estate to construction, Joe is quickly acquiring the skills it takes to be a lead Project Manager.  His Bachelor’s degree in Business and Engineering from Drexel University with his experience in supervising on-site construction, has created a perfect fit for him here at Columbus. His role consists of project planning and coordination, cost control, resolving issues on the site, as well as administrating contracts, change orders, RFI’s and submittals.

MP (as we call her) has a degree in Civil Engineering and more than twenty years experience with a Real Estate/ Construction firm in Mumbai City, the Metropolitan Hub of India. She moved to the United States in 2016 and before joining Columbus Construction, she worked as Quality Control Inspector on 30th Street Station exterior façade restoration project. Her role at Columbus consists of project planning, coordination, cost control, resolving issues on the site, as well as administrating contracts, change orders, requests for information and submittals.

With over 40 years of experience in the construction, Paul has managed a wide scope of jobs from institutional to commercial fit-outs to high-rise buildings. He specializes in exteriors, curtain walls, and structural steel. Having a degree in engineering, Paul brings a wealth of experience and vast range of knowledge to each project.

Rob contributes to Columbus Construction in a variety of ways. His focus is on project management planning, but he oversees several projects as well. He handles contract administration, safety management, and quality management. He also deals with scheduling and monitors cost and time management for each project he takes on. Lastly, as project manager, Rob controls subcontractor selection for each trade on a job.

Alyssa’s role at Columbus Construction is to manage the website and branding of the company. She controls all social media aspects and keeps the public up to date with the company’s new and current projects. It is her administrative duty to increase the company’s visibility through the development and distribution of content and information. She utilizes her Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Temple University as she organizes and delivers information on projects through the website and social media.

Bruce brings 30 years of Accounting experience to Columbus Construction. He has performed in a multi-company atmosphere for many years. Bruce is an essential piece of the Columbus team and works hand in hand with the construction unit concentrating on all financial aspects within an ever-changing construction industry.

Colleen is an essential part of the Columbus team as she manages the day-to-day bookkeeping, accounting, and financial reporting of Columbus Construction.  Colleen also manages the handling and processing of all vendor and subcontractor invoices and maintains project budget controls and systems. Additionally, she works very closely with the Vice President of Operations and the Project Managers to monitor job costs and properly code all subcontractor and vendor work.

Michelle brings 20 years of accounting and finance experience to Columbus Construction LLC. She has worked in various areas of Accounting & Finance and this knowledge enables her to provide relevant and timely advice. Michelle is an integral piece of the Accounting Department and will work together with the construction unit concentrating on all financial aspects.