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SJ Amoroso Construction Co., LLC
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Since 1939
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History
Setting the Foundation
On June 3, 1911, Frank and Marie Amoroso welcomed their son Salvatore John Amoroso into the world. He was the sixth of eight children born and was raised in a passionate Italian family with a strong sense of entrepreneurial drive.
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S.J. Amoroso Construction Co. Formed
Sal J. Amoroso formed S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Carpenters earned a median salary of $1.00 per hour.
First Office
First Office was located at the Amoroso Family Residence, 2136 Alemany Boulevard, San Francisco.
Fence, Lavatory Building Yard at Mira Loma School
July 31st, Bid No. 4, Amoroso’s first contract award, Fence, Lavatory Building Yard at Mira Loma School $13,712.00.
Relocated corporate office
Relocated corporate office to 2100 Oakdale Avenue, San Francisco. The telephone number was Mission 1490.
Highway Office Building, San Francisco
Highway Office Building, San Francisco: Largest project of the decade $1,007,000. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $18,568,611.
John O'Connell School, San Francisco
John O’Connell School, San Francisco: Largest project of the decade $1,062,742. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $10,506,152. In the 1990s, Amoroso expanded the John O'Connell School.
S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.
March 26th, Amoroso became an Incorporated business with a new name of S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.
Joined Northern California Carpenter's Union
September 1st, Joined Northern California Carpenter’s Union.
SF State College Book Store
Although we were not the low bid, Amoroso was awarded the SF State College Book Store ($249,249), based on past performance and reputation for workmanship.
Relocated corporate office
Relocated corporate office to Foster City, located at 348 Hatch Drive.
Joined California Laborer's and Cement Mason's Union
March 5th, Joined California Laborer’s and Cement Mason’s Union.
College of Marin Science Center and Harlan Center
College of Marin Science Center and Harlan Center: Largest project of the decade $3,670,000. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $23,825,000.
Amoroso/Verrett Construction
Amoroso/Verrett Construction a Joint Venture is established. The Joint Venture had an excess of 20 major undertakings in the 70’s.
Mission High School Phase II
Mission High School Phase II: Largest project of the decade $6,228,000. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $27,580,316.
Ownership change
Sal passed the company to his three sons, Dave, Gil and Dennis Amoroso.
S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.
February 4th, began operating under current business license 331024 under S.J. Amoroso Construction Co., Inc.
Opened Reno office
Opened Reno office located at 1890 Hymer Street.
Dana C. McManus
Dana C. McManus joined Amoroso as the Controller.
Opened Equipment Yard in Hayward
Opened Equipment Yard in Hayward located at 2747 Cavanagh Ct., Technology hits Amoroso as computers are a new way to track and store information.
Marine World Africa USA
Marine World Africa USA: Largest project of the decade $30,000,000. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $66,430,000.
Southern California
Expanded our operations to Southern California and opened an office in Irvine located at 7 Corporate Park.
Ownership change
Dana McManus and Paul Mason acquired Amoroso and became sole owners of the company.
New United Manufacturing Motors, Inc.
New United Manufacturing Motors, Inc.: Largest project of the decade $78,000,000. In today’s dollars that project would be worth $122,000,000.
Ranked by ENR top 25 in Education.
Amoroso #11 earning $128,000,000 in revenue.
Disney's California Adventure
Began Construction on Disney’s California Adventure Bugs Life Theater, Winery Theater and Circle of Life Theater.
Relocated corporate office
Relocated corporate office to current Redwood Shores location.
Griffith Park Observatory
Amoroso was entrusted to expand and renovate the Griffith Park Observatory, a historic treasure originally built in the 1930s. Contract Value: $53,800,142.
New company mission statement
New company mission statement adapted, “Since 1939, Amoroso’s continued success is the result of our people and their passion for construction. We build lasting value for our clients and communities through our commitment to safety, workmanship and integrity.”
California Veterans Home
California Veterans Home: Largest project completed to date $199,301,545 (first project completed using BIM).
Sutro Reservoir Rehab and Seismic Upgrade
Sutro Reservoir Rehab and Seismic Upgrade, $27,453,000. Originally Bid on the Reservoir in 1945, at $184,119.
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System
VA Palo Alto Healthcare System, Radiology Consolidation, Parking Structure 2, Major Roads and Utilities, $102,305,920 marks the third largest project ever awarded to Amoroso.
East Contra Costa BART Extension Project
Amoroso and JV partner began construction of the East Contra Costa Bart Extension project, $86,677,000.
South Region High School #8
Construction concludes on the new, 9.24-acre LAUSD campus to serve students in Maywood, CA, covering two city clocks with classrooms, labs, a library, multipurpose building, gymnasium, five full-size rooftop basketball courts, a soccer/football stadium, jogging track, and instructional garden.
