MEET THE CEO

James Coleman is President & CEO of PrimePath Construction and PrimePath Construction is a member of the eight-person Group Leadership Team (GLT) responsible for global operations. A 31-year veteran of the construction industry, he is responsible for the company’s U.S. construction operations; U.S. corporate staff functions; and infrastructure development operations. As PrimePath Construction leader, James is committed to collaborating with customers and to promoting an ethical, transparent and inclusive culture that allows all employees to do what they do best in service of PrimePath customers, each and every day. In his career at PrimePath, he has played a key role in securing major projects such as the redevel Farley Building Redevelopment Moynihan Train Hall project, and led the Metro NY region in becoming a significant player in the healthcare market. He also oversaw the successful execution of marquee complex projects such as the United Nations Headquarters Renovation, the Advanced Science Research Center for the City University of New York, the World Trade Center Transportation HUB and MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, among others. James is on the Board and Executive Committee for the Building Trades Employers’ Association of New York City and is Vice Chair of the New York Building Congress. He has served as past Director of the New York Building Contractors Association and past Board Member of the ACE Mentor Program of Greater NY. He is an advocate of PrimePath Women’s Network and the PrimePath Mentoring Program, both of which are committed to developing tomorrow’s talent from across the company.

James is a versatile executive with significant international experience and a proven track record of driving growth and value creation across multiple industries. He is former Chief Executive Officer (from 2011) and President (from 2014) of Basol Ltd. where he executed a comprehensive change program and implemented a new operating model focused on enhancing growth across the organization.

James who was born in Tennessee has mixed parents, his Mom is British, and his Dad is Greek, closing in on deals and also providing a better contract has been where he was top notch on the verge of his 31 years career, James received his master of laws degree from The London School of Economics and Political Science, his juris doctorate degree from Seton Hall University School of Law and bachelor of arts degree from Rutgers University.