Gilbane Building Promotes John E. Anderson III to Business Leader in New Jersey

Sixth-generation Gilbane family member tapped to lead Gilbane Building's presence in New Jersey

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gilbane Building, one of the largest, privately-owned construction firms in the industry, announced today that John E. Anderson III has been promoted to Business Leaderof the firm's New Jersey Office in Newark, New Jersey. In his new role, Anderson will focus on expanding the company's market portfolio and service offerings, fostering team development and growth, and delivering world-class facilities for clients and communities in the New Jersey area.

A seasoned construction leader, Anderson spent the last 10 years serving in Gilbane's New York City office and has an extensive background in healthcare, commercial, residential, and life sciences construction. His notable project experience includes 50 Hudson Yards, where he oversaw construction of the core and shell of a 2.9-million-SF, 58-story office building. Anderson also led Gilbane's NYCEDC NYC Health + Hospitals Metropolitan Hospital Resiliency Project, which included construction of a new permanent flood mitigation system and the renovation of the New York City/New York State Emergency Management Chempak Room.

"As a construction veteran and longtime Gilbane team member, John fully embodies the values we look for in a business leader – he is growth oriented, safety obsessed, people-focused, and community minded," said Shawn Carlin, senior business leader at Gilbane Building. "Combined with his impressive track record executing complex builds and renovations across a wide range of industries in the New York City market, we're excited to see what John brings as the leader of our New Jersey office."

A sixth-generation member of the Gilbane family, Anderson brings more than 17 years of experience in the construction industry, having held a range of different roles on and off-site for Gilbane. In addition to his project work, Anderson has contributed to the firm's culture of excellence and safety by serving on the Gilbane NYC Safety Task Force and leading the Project Manager Peer Group. He is a former ACE Mentor with the ACE Mentor Program and has remained actively involved in community and charitable initiatives, particularly through the Metropolitan Hospital Center project.

"Gilbane has a long and successful history building in New Jersey, and I am honored by the opportunity to build on our construction leadership in this market," said Anderson. "As a family-owned business, Gilbane has built its reputation on trusted relationships and a deep commitment to delivering for our clients. I'm excited to lead our talented team in New Jersey and continue serving our clients and communities with excellence."

Gilbane Building in New Jersey

Gilbane's New Jersey office has been proudly building in the state for over four decades. Its portfolio showcases diverse expertise across key market sectors, with current and recently completed projects including the transformative Mulberry Commons development, Dover Tubular industrial facility, and the innovative Caesars Sports Book at Monmouth Park. We've established strong relationships with prominent clients such as the New Jersey Devils Arena, Bergen County Courthouse, Rutgers University, Bristol Myers Squibb, and others, demonstrating our proven capabilities in life sciences, industrial, higher education, healthcare, and sports and entertainment sectors throughout the region.

About Gilbane Building

Gilbane Building is a global leader in construction management, delivering high-quality projects for clients across various markets. Gilbane provides a full slate of construction and facilities-related services – from preconstruction planning and integrated consulting capabilities to comprehensive construction management, general contracting, design-build, and facility management services. Founded in 1870, Gilbane is still a privately held, family-owned company. With more than 45 office locations worldwide, Gilbane brings world-class experience to local communities.

For more information, visit https://www.gilbaneco.com

SOURCE Gilbane Building Company