Calcedo Construction Corporation is a financially secure, bondable, General Construction/Construction Management organization with a proud record of past performance and a continued capacity for large size projects.
Who we are
Calcedo has an impressive portfolio comprised of a number of Commercial, Recreational, Public Use and Institutional construction projects, along with extensive experience in alteration and rehabilitation work.
We perform a variety of specialty trades on projects we supervises. These include concrete, masonry, plastering, millwork and carpentry. One of our trademarks is our close, personal attention to each and every project. Each project is manned and carefully supervised with a knowledgeable, competent staff. With each project Calcedo Construction withholds our reputation for completing difficult or complicated building assignments on time and within budget parameters.
A high priority is given to continuity of high standards. For this reason, the company attracts as part of its office staff and field personnel, people who share and maintain the Calcedo commitment to excellence.
We invite you to review both past and presently completed projects in a variety of fields that demonstrate Calcedo's ability to give your next project this same level of craftsmanship.
Our Founder; Joseph C. Tomei
Mr. Tomei founded Calcedo Construction Corporation in 1968, but his career in construction began 16 years prior, in 1952, at Speedway Construction, where he was hired as a truck driver/laborer, later advancing to a Foreman and then Superintendent Position. Here he would gain experience in all areas of concrete work, including building forms, installation of reinforcement, pouring and finishing of concrete and surveying and layout. From 1956 to 1968, Mr. Tomei would go on to work for various construction firms, in the role of Project Superintendent and then Project Manager/Estimator, where his experience and knowledge base would expand in building construction from foundations to masonry and interior finishes. During this time, he would pursue a Civil Engineering degree, attending evening courses at City College of New York. Mr. Tomei’s remarkable drive and an innate ability, however, would lead him to found his own company, Calcedo Construction Corporation. Upon incorporating in 1968, Calcedo engaged in public works projects for the Military and Governmental agencies. Mr. Tomei performed all of the estimating and administrating of all operations.
Over the years, through his diligence and personal involvement in every project, the cost range of the projects Calcedo would complete would grow from $500,000 to $50,000,000. As the firm increased in capacity of work, estimators and office personnel were brought on to the team.
His love and devotion for the construction industry has been passed on to his son who now has taken on the role of President to the company.
Interior Structure
the faces within
Joseph M. Tomei
President
Mr. Tomei has devoted his entire career from 1977 to the present, to Calcedo Construction Corporation. While completing his studies at the University of New Haven, he began on a part time basis in an entry level capacity, as a Laborer, then Carpenter and finally, Assistant Field Superintendent. Later, he would take on the role of Field Superintendent, responsible for coordinating all job activities; in those 11 years, he would develop a keen understanding of field operations and an unparalleled attention to detail. In 1991, as Project Manager and Estimator his responsibilities would expand to include office operations, such as Change Orders, CPM Logic Development and Submission Reviews. In 1993, as Field Project Manager, he would direct the construction of projects ranging from $26,000,000 to $37,000,000. In 1996, having, had an active role in both field and office operations for multiple projects over a span of almost 20 years, Mr. Tomei was promoted to Vice President.
Over the last 12 years, he has had total oversight of all facets of projects from the bidding phase to project completion, with projects ranging from $5,000,000 to $42,000,000. Among them, the Brooklyn Tabernacle (three phase restoration/reconstruction project), with Mr. Tomei’s usual, careful attention to every stage of construction and his close contact with both the Owner’s representatives and the invaluable insight he provided in working with the Design Team, was awarded the Community Facility Award by the Building Brooklyn Awards in 2003 and was given numerous accolades by various local publications.
Mr. Tomei oversees all of the estimating, project management and overall company administration.
Mr. Tomei, possesses a Civil Engineering degree, with a concentration in Structural Engineering, from the University of New Haven.
Robert Pellecchia
Chief Estimator / Project Manager
Mr. Pellecchia has worked for Calcedo Construction for over a decade, since 1993, where he began as a Field Superintendent at the Newtown Creek project (New Construction/Renovation); in the years following, as Project Manager, he would oversee various design/build projects, working closely with the Design Team for city agencies such as, the NYC SCA, providing his expertise and insight, often on an accelerated schedule, on projects ranging from $8,000,000 to $17,000,000. Before joining the Calcedo team, however, Mr. Pellecchia acquired years of experience in the industry, beginning in 1964, with companies such as Diesel construction, while hired initially as Assistant Project Manager was soon promoted to Project Manager, directing the construction of a number of office buildings throughout New York City. Also, at Pellecchia Construction, his family-owned company, once located in Newark, New Jersey, where as Project Executive, he was responsible for all facets of construction, including, estimating and Contract negotiations with both Subcontractors and Owners.
Of note, Mr. Pellecchia possesses a Civil Engineering degree from the Newark College of Engineering and formerly served as Vice President for the Building Contractor’s Association of New Jersey.