Leopardo Construction Welcomes James Crnich as Project Executive, Job Order Contracting

Leopardo Construction is pleased to announce that James Crnich has joined the company as Project Executive for its Job Order Contracting (JOC) market, strengthening Leopardo’s ability to deliver responsive, high-quality construction services for public-sector and institutional clients.

In this role, Crnich will provide project oversight for Leopardo’s JOC portfolio, supporting client relationships, operational execution, and team performance across a growing range of on-call and multi-site programs. His leadership will further enhance Leopardo’s ability to deliver efficient, collaborative solutions for clients that require speed, flexibility, and accountability.

Crnich brings more than 25 years of Job Order Contracting experience, having led JOC programs for a wide range of public and institutional clients including the City of Chicago, Chicago Public Schools, the Chicago Transit Authority, Cook County, University of Illinois Chicago, and other major agencies. His work spans repairs, renovations, and maintenance across occupied facilities, infrastructure assets, and mission-critical environments requiring rapid response and close coordination. Most recently, he served as JOC Division Manager at Paul Borg Construction Company, where he spent more than two decades overseeing the bidding, management, and execution of all awarded JOC contracts.

“James brings an exceptional depth of experience in Job Order Contracting and a clear understanding of what public-sector clients need to be successful,” said Pete Oldendorf, Vice President of Job Order Contracting at Leopardo. “His consistency in execution and client-first approach align perfectly with how Leopardo delivers JOC work and he will be instrumental as we continue to grow our JOC program and strengthen partnerships.”

Crnich also brings prior experience from F.H. Paschen, where he served as a Project Manager within the firm’s JOC division and supported multiple City of Chicago departments and regional agencies. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Building Construction Management from Purdue University.

“I’m excited to join Leopardo and build on the strong reputation the firm has established with public-sector clients,” said Crnich. “Leopardo’s relationship-driven culture, operational discipline, and commitment to long-term partnerships closely mirror how successful JOC programs are built. I’m looking forward to supporting our clients and helping grow a program they can continue to rely on.”