Plaza Construction promoted Joe Cerri, Jorge Moros and Robert Thompson to Vice President in its Southeast Regional office located in Miami.
With over 35 years of major construction experience, Joe Cerri provides executive leadership, oversight and support to field superintendents including schedule preparation, site logistics, quality control and subcontractor coordination. In addition to his new role as Vice President, Cerri continues to serve as General Superintendent. Cerri holds a degree in civil engineering.
Jorge Moros is a 20-year construction veteran and is recognized for his ability to manage and coordinate technically challenging projects in high-density urban environments. As Vice President, Moros continues to serve as an Operations Manager providing broad management control over project assignment, construction planning, execution and administration. He also provides leadership related to budget and schedule analysis, quality, risk management and contract negotiations. Moros earned an MBA from Eastern Michigan University and a Bachelor of Architecture degree from Simon Bolivar University.
Robert Thompson has 35 years of major construction experience and as Vice President will continue to serve as an Operations Manager. He provides broad management control over project assignment, construction planning, execution and administration. He also provides leadership related to budget and schedule analysis, quality, risk management and contract negotiations. Thompson holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of the State of New York (USNY) – Regents College.
In making the announcement, Brad Meltzer, President of Plaza Construction’s Southeast Region, stated “Based on their strong senior leadership and experience, Joe Cerri, Jorge Moros and Robert Thompson have continually performed at the highest level, and therefore earned senior roles as Vice Presidents.”
One of South Florida’s largest full-service general contractors and construction managers, Plaza Construction is widely acclaimed for constructing many of South Florida’s most prestigious projects. Included among them are the 67-story Marquis, the 42-story 1100 Millecento, the 42-story Icon Bay, W South Beach, 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach, Canyon Ranch North Tower, and many more. Plaza is currently constructing numerous high-profile projects including the 62-story One Thousand Museum by Zaha Hadid Architects, One Ocean and Marea Condominiums, and The Ritz-Carlton Residences Miami Beach. The company also recently completed the AC Hotel Miami Beach and the Aloft South Beach. Plaza Construction bases its Southeast Regional operations from 120 N.E. 27^th Street, Suite 600, in Miami.
About Plaza Construction
Plaza Construction is one of the nation’s leading construction management and general contracting companies.  The firm has played a very relevant role in building corporate headquarters, commercial properties, healthcare centers, universities, infrastructure, transportation facilities, museums, retail spaces, hospitality, and residential buildings. Since its incorporation in 1986, the firm has grown from a regional organization to a multi-faceted, national presence in the industry with headquarters in New York and regional offices in Miami and Washington, DC. Notably, Plaza Construction was selected in early 2016 to manage the construction of the 79-story 99 Hudson Street, Jersey City, which will be the tallest building in New Jersey.