Company

John McCloskey founded the company in 1988 while pursuing a master's degree at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz School of Management. Early on, he realized that meeting customer priorities—especially critical deadlines—was key to his success as a general contractor.

“I was amazed at how delighted my clients were when we hit important deadlines, and in some cases, even completed projects ahead of schedule,” John recalls.

In the winter of 2000, J. Francis Company, LLC purchased a 22,000-sq. ft., 100-year-old soap factory on the North Side of Pittsburgh. 

With the help of AIA award winning architects Loysen and Kreuthmeier, the second floor of the building was renovated using adaptive reuse for the office section. The first floor was turned into a wood shop, enabling J. Francis Company, LLC to have a fully equipped millwork facility. 

Following the initial consultation, if you choose to move forward with us, the next step is entering into a design agreement. This agreement helps define the project’s scope, guides you through the selection process, and uses those decisions to create an approximate budget range and construction drawings. The design agreement is a separate service from the construction contract, and we charge for it accordingly.

Just as you are assessing whether we’re the right fit for your project, we are also determining if your project is the right fit for us. This ensures a mutually beneficial partnership, leading to a successful outcome for both parties.