Charlie Sisca
CEO
Charlie Sisca is the Founder , CEO and licensed General Contractor of Sisca Construction Services and a lifelong veteran of the construction and real estate development industry. With deep roots in South Florida and decades of hands-on experience, Charlie has built a reputation for integrity, leadership, and an unwavering commitment to quality. In 1999, Charlie launched SCS with just one employee. Through hard work, strong relationships, and a clear philosophy grounded in values, he has grown the company into a leading commercial construction firm, now averaging over $30 million in annual projects and employing a talented team of 20 professionals. Under his guidance, SCS has successfully completed projects across a wide range of sectors throughout South Florida, including retail, office, hospitality, healthcare, and mixed-use developments. Charlie’s business philosophy is simple but powerful: the “Golden Rule” treat others the way you want to be treated. This core belief guides every interaction, whether with clients, subcontractors, employees, or partners. His commitment to fairness, transparency, and doing the right thing has earned SCS a reputation for trustworthiness and professionalism in an industry where those qualities are essential. The success and steady growth of Sisca Construction Services are a direct result of Charlie’s vision and values. His philosophy of mutual respect, collaboration, and long-term thinking is embodied in the company’s tagline: “Building the Future Together.”
Larry Kelleher
President
A Florida Certified General Contractor with broad experience and client commitment in the South Florida area. As partner, Larry has generated an in-depth understanding and knowledge of the client’s wants and needs and the general contractors commitment to a safe and successful project completion. Results-oriented, able to identify problems and implement corrective actions to complete projects on time and within budget. Solid accounting background within the construction industry. Proven negotiation skills. An excellent communicator maintaining good rapport with architects, town engineers, interior designers, owners, and trades.
Sherrie Sisca
Vice President of Operations
Sherrie serves as Vice President of Operations at Sisca Construction, where she oversees all aspects of office administration and internal operations. She is responsible for managing office staff, maintaining operational efficiency, and ensuring that company policies and procedures are followed across all departments. In addition to her administrative leadership, Sherrie oversees the company’s information technology systems, managing all communications infrastructure as well as software and hardware used throughout the organization. Her focus on streamlined operations and reliable systems supports the company’s ability to deliver high-quality service and performance. Sherrie joined Sisca Construction in 2002, and her dedication, leadership, and impact on the company’s growth led to her becoming a vested Partner in 2007. Her deep institutional knowledge and commitment to excellence continue to play a vital role in the company's ongoing success.
Doreen Hair
Vice President of Preconstruction
Doreen serves as Vice President of Preconstruction at Sisca Construction, bringing more than 20 years of industry experience and a deep understanding of the complexities involved in planning and launching successful construction projects. Since joining the company over 13 years ago, she has played a critical role in managing preconstruction efforts across a wide range of projects throughout Florida. In her role, Doreen works closely with government agencies and municipalities, handling every facet of the preconstruction process from site plan approvals, permitting, utility coordination, and FDOT and Health Department approvals, to plan revisions, inspections, and both project startup and closeout. Her expertise ensures smooth navigation through regulatory processes and successful groundwork for each project. As a Green Building Certified professional and a LEED Green Building Associate, she manages all LEED and environmentally certified projects, ensuring sustainability goals are met. She holds academic credentials in Civil Engineering, Construction Management and Environmental Science from the University of Central Florida and Florida Atlantic University.
Kathy Prater
Controller
Kathy serves as the Controller at Sisca Construction, where she plays a critical role in overseeing the company’s financial operations. She is responsible for managing the daily functions of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and job costing across all Sisca Construction projects. With a keen eye for detail and a strong grasp of construction accounting, Kathy ensures that financial processes run smoothly and efficiently. In addition to her operational responsibilities, Kathy works closely with Charlie Sisca on higher-level financial reporting and strategic accounting matters. Her insights and expertise contribute to the company’s financial planning, budgeting, and compliance efforts. Kathy’s dedication and financial acumen help support Sisca Construction’s continued growth and success.
Brad Samples
Senior Estimator
Brad, as Senior Estimator, is responsible for overseeing the Preconstruction department and staff. Brad also prepares and coordinates cost estimates, reviews and interprets plans and specifications while providing Value Engineering options for Clients. He is also responsible for targeting potential projects, recognizing market trends and oversight of all bids, proposals, RFP’s and RFQ’s. As Senior Estimator, Brad also oversees all Pre-Bid conferences, solicitation and approval of new subcontractors and final estimate approval.
Ed Leland
Senior Project Manager
Ed, as a Senior Project Manager, brings extensive experience and leadership to the successful execution of complex construction projects. He is responsible for comprehensive project oversight, including scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and overall project management from pre-construction through final delivery. Ed plays a key role in maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors, ensuring clear communication, accountability, and high performance throughout the duration of each project. He also leads and manages all on-site personnel, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment. He takes a proactive approach to risk management and ensures that all safety protocols are followed rigorously. His attention to detail and strong organizational skills allow him to consistently deliver projects on schedule and within budget, while maintaining the quality and integrity that Sisca Construction is known for.
Beau Sisca
Senior Project Manager
Beau, the son of company founder Charlie Sisca, has been immersed in the construction industry for most of his adult life, gaining firsthand experience and a deep understanding of the business from the ground up. He began his career at Sisca Construction as a Project Superintendent over 15 years ago, where he developed a strong foundation in field operations, project execution, and team leadership. Over the years, Beau has transitioned into the role of Senior Project Manager, taking on greater responsibility in the overall planning and execution of construction projects. In this capacity, he is responsible for project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and day-to-day management of all project activities. His experience in both field and management roles gives him a well-rounded perspective, enabling him to anticipate challenges, streamline communication, and deliver successful outcomes. He plays a key role in maintaining client satisfaction and upholding the values that have defined Sisca Construction since its inception. His leadership ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of safety and craftsmanship.
Vishnu Billa
Senior Project Manager
Vishnu serves as a Senior Project Manager at Sisca Construction, where he brings leadership, technical knowledge, and a results-driven approach to every project he oversees. Since joining the company over five years ago, Vishnu has played a critical role in the successful execution of a wide range of construction projects, earning the trust and respect of colleagues, subcontractors, and clients alike. In his role, Vishnu is responsible for all aspects of project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and overall project management. He leads and manages all on-site staff, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly and that each phase of construction is completed with precision and efficiency. His proactive management style ensures that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with industry regulations and client expectations.
John Johnson
Safety Manager and Senior Project Superintendent
John is a highly experienced Superintendent at Sisca Construction and has been with us for 23 years, bringing in proven expertise in managing projects from initial site excavation through to the final Certificate of Occupancy. With a deep understanding of all phases of construction, John plays a vital role in ensuring each project is executed efficiently, safely, and to the highest standards. John is known for his strong work ethic, hands-on leadership, and unwavering attention to detail. He consistently demonstrates a commitment to delivering exceptional workmanship, maintaining clean and organized job sites, and fostering strong communication among subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel. In addition to his role as Superintendent, John also serves as Safety Manager for Sisca Construction. In this capacity, he leads the company’s safety program with a proactive and preventative approach. John is dedicated to upholding strict safety protocols and ensures full compliance with OSHA standards and company policies.
Barry Taylor
Estimator
Barry works in both the Preconstruction and the Construction sides of the company. When working in Preconstruction Barry oversees plan sets for sub-contractors & invitations to bid holds pre-bid meetings, obtains timely bids from sub-contractors, minimum of 3 bids for all trades, maintain sub-contractors bid responsiveness, continually try to solicit new and varied sub-contractors, review and scope out plans. In the Construction department Barry works as a Project Coordinator and facilitates Subcontract Agreements, RFI’s, Submittals and works hand in hand with the Project Manager on all required paperwork for the project.
Buddy Sisca
Chief Puppy Officer
Buddy Joined Sisca in January of 2016, and has become an integral part of our staff over the last three years. Buddy’s responsibilities include Greeting all visitors to the office and checking the door regularly. Buddy is also in charge of office cleanliness by carefully observing every bite of food eaten by staff to ensure not even a crumb is left on the ground, therefore preventing an ant or insect infestation. Buddy’s most important role for the company is the implementation of the employee uplift program and the positive culture of the office. Buddy is responsible for sniffing out stressful situations and diffusing them by offering tail wags, hugs and a positive outlook to every situation.
Ruth Sisca
Puppy Officer in Training
Ruth recently joined her big brother Buddy in the office and is in training with him to be CO- Chief puppy officer. She is quickly becoming a valued member of the Sisca team and providing Buddy with much needed assistance in performing his duties.
