Construction has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember.
My father immigrated from Italy when he was 18 years old, bringing with him a strong work ethic and a passion for craftsmanship. By the time I was born, he had become a master stone mason, building a reputation through quality workmanship and attention to detail. Growing up in a blue-collar family, I was introduced to the construction industry at an early age and began working alongside my father when I was just 10 years old.
During my childhood and teenage years, I learned the trade from the ground up. I helped build homes, install marble and tile flooring, renovate bathrooms, and work on a variety of residential construction projects. At the age of 13, my father and I started a granite fabrication business in New York, giving me hands-on experience in both the production and installation sides of the industry.
While working in the family business, I also pursued formal education related to construction and design. By the time I graduated high school, I had earned a certificate in Architectural Drafting, allowing me to combine practical field experience with technical knowledge of plans, layouts, and construction documents.
After graduation, I dedicated myself to helping grow our family business. In 2001, I expanded our operations by opening a Georgia office, which allowed us to serve a larger market and continue building on the company's success. After many years of growth, my father retired, and we eventually sold the business.
In 2010, I transitioned into the General Contracting side of the industry, where I spent the next decade-plus managing and estimating a wide range of projects throughout the United States. My experience included government and military facilities, hospitality projects, high-rise multifamily developments, mixed-use buildings, commercial renovations, and large-scale construction projects. These opportunities allowed me to travel extensively and gain valuable insight into virtually every aspect of the construction process, from preconstruction and estimating to project management and field operations.
By 2023, after years of traveling and working on projects across the country, I decided to focus on helping contractors and owners through consulting services. Drawing on decades of hands-on construction experience, business ownership, estimating expertise, and project management knowledge, I launched my consulting career with the goal of helping clients navigate complex construction projects more efficiently and successfully.
Today, as the owner of DiCamillo Contracting Services, I continue to apply the lessons learned from my father, my years in the trades, and my experience managing projects nationwide. My approach remains rooted in the same values that started my journey decades ago—hard work, integrity, craftsmanship, and a commitment to delivering quality results for every client and every project.
Everything I know about construction began with my father. The knowledge he shared, the standards he set, and the work ethic he instilled in me became the foundation of my career. Every success I have achieved is a result of the lessons learned working alongside him and the countless hours of hard work invested over the years.
Even today, after all these years, my father continues to stand by my side. Although he is retired, he remains one of my most trusted advisors, always willing to share his wisdom, experience, and perspective when I need it. I am incredibly grateful that I can still pick up the phone, ask for advice, and learn from the man who first taught me the value of craftsmanship and hard work. His influence continues to shape not only my career but also the way I conduct business and approach every project.
The picture to the right is of my father and me—a reflection of a lifetime spent working together, learning together, and building together. I am proud of the legacy he created and honored to continue carrying it forward every day.
