Joseph K. Posillico

CEO, President

Joseph K. Posillico is the President of Posillico's Civil and Drilling interests. With over 26 years experience in the construction industry, Joe's primary responsibilities include oversight of the estimating and project management for all projects. Joe graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from Villanova University in 1981. Upon graduation, he joined the Exxon Corporation. While at Exxon, he coordinated and oversaw various construction and environmental remediation projects. He also managed his division's safety program and participated in labor negotiations.
In 1987, Joe returned to Posillico and managed several complex projects for both the NYSDOT and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. In 1991, he joined Posillico's estimating department. He then assumed the role of Vice President and Chief Estimator, the position he held until he becoming President in 2004.
Throughout his career with Posillico, Joe's work has extended to numerous complex projects. Some of these include the construction of Route 878 (Nassau Expressway), the construction of the H.O.V. lane on the Long Island Expressway and two LIRR Bridge "roll-in" projects, all for the NYSDOT.