Castelbuono joins PREMIER East Coast team as vice president of field operations

Apr 8, 2025 | Industrial, People

Fred Castelbuono

By Joshua Burd

PREMIER Design + Build Group has hired Fred Castelbuono as vice president of field operations, making another key addition to its growing East Coast team.

The firm said that, in his new role, Castelbuono will oversee all field activities, ensuring efficiency, safety and quality while helping to strengthen its presence in the region. He comes to PREMIER as a senior construction professional with a Project Management Professional certification, bringing multidisciplinary experience in a wide range of sectors, including industrial, health care, multifamily, commercial and hospitality across the Eastern seaboard.

“Fred brings a wealth of knowledge from his 30+ years of construction experience and a results-driven approach to our field operations,” said Jason Hart, an executive vice president with PREMIER. “His leadership will be instrumental to our delivery of service and exceptional project execution across all PREMIER projects in the region.”

Castelbuono’s educational background includes a degree in building and construction management from New York University and certification in mechanical and electrical systems from Lincoln Technical Institute, according to a news release. PREMIER, meantime, said he prides himself on his ability to enhance collaboration on job sites, ensuring clear communication and seamless coordination across teams.

“Fred’s immense skillset and leadership qualities will be invaluable to our field operations as PREMIER continues to expand in the Eastern U.S.,” PREMIER President Michael Pacini said. “His ability to optimize operations, maintain our high standards and build strong relationships across teams will contribute greatly to the continued success of our projects and the satisfaction of our clients.”

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Joshua Burd

Joshua Burd, an award-winning reporter and editor, has been covering New Jersey commercial real estate for 13 years. Many industry leaders view him as the go-to real estate reporter in the state, a role he is eager to continue as the editor of Real Estate NJ. He is a lifelong New Jersey resident who has spent a decade covering the great Garden State.

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