Craig Plescia is the founder of Plescia Construction & Development, with over 20 years of experience managing complex commercial projects across diverse sectors. He is known for his hands-on leadership, relationship-driven approach, and dedication to quality, safety, and execution. Outside of work, he prioritizes family, adventure, and creating a meaningful life with the same focus and intention he brings to his projects.
Craig Plescia
CEO of Plescia Construction & Development
Morristown, New Jersey
About Craig
Spotlight
The Discipline of Setting Goals That Actually Get Achieved
Medium
For most of my career, I thought goal setting was about ambition.
The bigger the goal, the more motivated I would be to achieve it. At least that was the theory.
Like many business owners, I spent time thinking about where I wanted to be in one year, five years, or even ten years. I set revenue targets. I set growth goals. I thought about the size of the company I wanted to build and the life I wanted to create.
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Craig Plescia: Commercial Construction Leadership Built on Discipline
Infinite Sights
Craig Plescia has spent more than two decades building commercial projects across sectors and geographies, driven by a belief that execution, accountability, and disciplined planning matter more than scale. After years of working within larger firms, he founded Plescia Construction & Development to prove that hands-on leadership and structured systems could deliver results without the bureaucracy.
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Interview with Craig Plescia
Power Execs
My role is a mix of leadership, operations, business development, and oversight. I stay involved in preconstruction, client relationships, project strategy, and execution standards. I focus on ensuring projects are scoped correctly, managed efficiently, and delivered to a high standard while maintaining accountability across the team.
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Articles
Dan Champ – Turning Experience Into New Opportunities
By Brainz Magazine
Some business ideas begin with years of planning. Others begin with a single conversation that changes the way someone sees an opportunity.
For Dan Champ, building Champ Tours was not about chasing the next trend. It was about recognizing that years of experience, careful listening, and a willingness to adapt could become the foundation of something new. Today, as the founder of Champ Tours, he is creating travel experiences that encourage learning, connection, and curiosity for people of all ages.
Dan Champ Expands Champ Tours with New Broadway Experience for Senior Travelers
By Barchart
After years of creating memorable student travel experiences, California entrepreneur Dan Champ is bringing the magic of Broadway and New York City to a new audience through specially designed tours for active seniors.
When Dan Champ first developed the Broadway Experience, he envisioned high school theater students walking through Times Square, attending world-class performances, and learning from Broadway professionals. What he did not expect was that the same itinerary would resonate just as strongly with a completely different generation of travelers.
One Conversation Can Change the Direction of a Business
By Dan Champ - Medium
If someone had asked me a year ago whether I would eventually be organizing Broadway tours for senior citizens, I probably would have said no without giving it much thought. It wasn’t because I didn’t think older adults would enjoy the experience. The idea simply wasn’t on my radar. I had been focused on building travel experiences for students, and that was the audience I naturally envisioned every time I planned a new itinerary.
Latest Reads
The Quiet Discipline Behind Every Successful Person
Craig Plescia | Medium
When people look at a successful person, they often see the final result. They see the completed business, the finished project, the achievements, or the recognition that comes after years of effort. What they usually don’t see is the discipline that made those accomplishments possible.
What Rock Climbing, Aviation, and Construction Can Teach Us About Leadership
Wealthy Like
People often think leadership is something learned only through formal education or years in the office. While training and experience certainly matter, some of the most valuable leadership lessons come from situations that demand preparation, resilience, and clear thinking under pressure.
Craig Plescia Highlights Four Trends Reshaping Commercial Construction
Access Newswire
Morristown, New Jersey, construction executive Craig Plescia says companies that embrace transparency, invest in people, and strengthen planning will be best positioned for long-term success.
Craig Plescia: Why More Construction Companies Need to Say No to the Wrong Projects
Fin Channel
Craig Plescia, Founder and CEO of Plescia Construction & Development, understands why that mindset is so common. Early in his career, one of the biggest lessons he learned was to accept a project that wasn’t properly scoped or priced.
Craig Plescia on Why Strong Businesses Are Built Before the Work Begins
Influential People Magazine
In commercial construction, cutting corners might save time today, but it usually creates bigger problems later. Craig Plescia has built his career on the opposite approach. As the Founder and CEO of Plescia Construction & Development, he believes careful planning, strong relationships, and consistent execution lead to better results than chasing quick wins.