PEOPLE
We know how to build. We love what we do.
Our solution-oriented team upholds standards for excellence in the field and office throughout every project. They are articulate, knowledgeable and deeply committed to their work, and instinctually go above and beyond their job descriptions to provide top-notch service.
Our commitment begins and ends with the name on our sign.
James Dijeau will be your sounding board and attentive guide through the myriad collaborative, animated, complicated, fun, gratifying decisions and milestones ahead, and remain available to you long after your project’s completion.
Our company enjoys a tight-knit, familial work culture comprised of long-term employees and two generations of Dijeau family members. We value integrity, candor and fairness and have instilled these attributes in every way that the company does business.
James Dijeau
James Dijeau
Founder & CEO
My involvement with our projects extends from start to finish—as a touchstone and resource to our clients, and in collaboration with teams regarding project strategy, site conditions and constructability details.
A fourth generation San Francisco Bay Area native, I lead Dijeau with a dedication to the region and to setting industry standards for fine building, client service and jobsite courtesy. It’s important to me that our company feels like a family, and I’m proud to have a senior staff of smart, talented professionals who have worked with me for many years to uphold these values.
The satisfaction that comes from being part of a collective effort and pride from a job well done were the aspects of construction that hooked me on my first jobsite in the summer of 1987. My professional training began at a Regional Occupational program and was followed by apprenticeship with some of the best production builders in the industry. Years as a carpenter and in architectural concrete on custom homes and renovations refined my skills, rounded out by a decade of running substantial high-end residential projects in San Francisco prior to founding our company.
James Mitchell
James Mitchell
General Superintendent
As General Superintendent I oversee the field operations for all Dijeau projects. My responsibilities include manpower, logistics, jobsite quality control, safety and field staff training.
I consult with our superintendents and foremen on the most challenging, unique aspects of each project and provide technical and engineering expertise. Over the years I have also had the pleasure of designing and executing many custom furniture pieces and antique restoration projects for Dijeau projects.
As a second generation high-end residential remodeling Superintendent, I have spent decades learning and mastering this trade from the bottom up. I thrive on the intricacies of construction and especially love the projects that are truly one-of-a-kind in design, drawing on our deep knowledge of building and demanding the best of our creative skills.
Ann Thai
Ann Thai
Director of Business and Financial Operations
Jon Boe
Jon Boe
Head of Preconstruction Operations
As one of the first points of contact for new projects I help establish the trust vital to successful partnerships with our clients and look to convey Dijeau’s expertise in all aspects of preconstruction and construction. From early budgeting and constructability studies to relationship-building with trades, architects, engineers, designers, owner’s reps and consultants it is my critical function to work toward fair and balanced contracts with our clients.
Solving puzzles, unraveling the complexities of buildings and learning the intricacies of craft are what originally drew me to construction. I was trained as a carpenter then worked as a foreman, superintendent and project manager until ultimately finding my precise niche in estimating and preconstruction nearly 20 years ago.
The seemingly limitless opportunities that our work provides to explore new methodologies and share my knowledge with others fuel my everyday passion for cultivating optimistic, constructive interactions. I strongly believe this positive approach directly correlates to a better process where excellence can thrive.
Victor Vasquez
Victor Vasquez
Director of Preconstruction
I concentrate on helping clients define and realize their construction projects—offering them estimating expertise and information throughout their preconstruction and project development process. Construction is a team effort, and I enjoy working closely with the design professionals, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, vendors and craftsmen we collaborate with on Dijeau’s projects.
My role includes feasibility studies based on the client’s program, budget development from schematic drawings, site condition inspection and analysis, design development cost analysis, construction estimates and schedule projections. A San Francisco native, I have been building and remodeling homes and commercial spaces throughout the Bay Area since 1988.
Tristan Dijeau
Tristan Dijeau
Estimator
I work with our Director of Project Development on estimating and budget development for Dijeau projects. I enjoy helping projects move through design development and construction documentation and into construction, and appreciate the organization and spirit that our team at Dijeau brings to the process.
In the pre-construction phase our priority is to identify the budget range that corresponds with the design so that the client and architect can finalize decisions and move the project toward construction documentation. My responsibilities include studying the plans and specs, doing takeoff calculations, coordinating site walk-throughs with key subcontractors, gathering subcontractor proposals to build to the projected budget and attending project development meetings.
I grew up around construction my whole life and found a passion for it early on, first starting in 2022 as an Asst. Contract Administrator. I earned my diploma in Small Business Management from Diablo Valley College.
Jamie Nelson
Jamie Nelson
Senior Project Manager
As a Senior Project Manager at Dijeau I am responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of an entire project through budgeting, hiring team members, sourcing suppliers and planning the project release. My duties include setting deadlines, providing feedback and communicating with clients about the status of their project.
I joined Dijeau in 2017 as an Assistant Project Manager while earning my Certificate in Construction Management from Laney College. A Bay Area native, I grew up in a family who has a background in construction, spending a lot of time on construction sites. Before pursuing my construction career, I received my Certificate in Interior Design from Canada College in Redwood City.
Mark Garriga
Mark Garriga
Superintendent
I was introduced to building at early age through family. With five generations of high-end custom craftsmen before me, I apprenticed under the direction of my uncles in summers and studied the techniques of construction. But, more importantly, under their tutelage I was encouraged to understand how structures interact with life.
From that background I developed my belief that truly well-crafted architecture and environments have the capacity to provide much-needed personal sanctuary. I thoroughly enjoy sharing my design, build, and development expertise during the process of providing Superintendent and construction management services for high-end, custom residences.
I joined Dijeau in 2016 to lead the construction of two consecutive multi-million-dollar projects on the Peninsula, including a ground-up estate, bringing prior experience managing several similar NDA projects. In all my work I am dedicated to running well-organized, orderly jobsites and delivering projects on time and on budget at the highest quality.
Edgar Catalan
Edgar Catalan
Superintendent
Guillermo Montejano
Guillermo Montejano
Superintendent
As a Dijeau Superintendent my role encompasses ensuring customer satisfaction throughout the entire project lifecycle. I collaborate closely with subcontractors to facilitate a seamless and high-quality project execution.
Prioritizing clear communication and effective problem-solving benefits both Dijeau and our valued clients, whether we’re handling substantial undertakings or smaller initiatives. With almost 20 years of experience in this field, I am fortunate to have a genuine passion for my work and to be surrounded by incredible colleagues.
Kyle Swanton
Kyle Swanton
Superintendent
A master craftsman from concrete to finishes, I have 40 years of experience in high-end residential construction trades on the Peninsula and San Francisco. I joined Dijeau Construction in 2010.
I oversee the day-to-day construction details and logistics of building a project, with quality control of subcontractors being a major focus throughout the process. While coordination is very important to me, I find good communication to be the main success factor on my projects. I pride myself in troubleshooting existing buildings and finding the most effective solutions to create good quality solutions.
Juan Sandoval
Juan Sandoval
Superintendent
Regina Dijeau
Regina Dijeau
Event Planner / Marketing Manager
I am responsible for planning company events, corporate meetings, and fostering a positive and engaging work culture. I take pride in helping create an environment that feels like a family rather than simply a group of employees or coworkers.
In addition to my professional experience, I have had the honor of being James Dijeau’s spouse and the mother of his three children, and I have enjoyed planning numerous personal events, including birthday celebrations and quinceañeras.
I began my role on April 20, 2004. My original position was, and has always been, Corporate Event Planner.
Anthony Kastelic
Anthony Kastelic
Project Manager
As a Project Manager my day-to-day includes working directly with our Superintendents to help ensure that jobs run smoothly, as well as performing project administration tasks such as reviewing invoices, writing subcontracts and project performance reports. My favorite aspect of construction is the process of taking a client’s dream from paper to reality.
The Dijeau Construction team creates a very collaborative atmosphere where I am motivated to do my best at work every day. My career in construction started as an apprentice where I learned the fundamentals of framing and finish carpentry. I expanded my knowledge at the University of Arizona where I majored in Urban Development and shaped my passion for the management side of construction.
Alana Dijeau
Alana Dijeau
Project Coordinator
As a Project Coordinator, I work closely with our Project Managers to ensure seamless execution of projects. I handle scheduling, communication, and resource allocation to keep projects on track and within budget, facilitating effective collaboration and timely delivery of results.