About Us
Our Company’s Experience in Commercial Construction
“Construction has been the lifeblood of our family for over a hundred years. From masons and plumbers to contractors and developers, building is not only a familial tradition, it is our calling.”
Established in 2016, RZJAMES is a family-owned company dedicated to commercial general contracting that simplifies the construction process for businesses throughout the Washington, DC metro area.
Headquartered in Fairfax County, Virginia, RZJAMES is strategically positioned to best leverage our long-standing relationships within the subcontractor community in the capital region to deliver high-quality construction projects without the big firm price. No project is too big or too small. Our work is rooted in meeting the budgetary, schedule, and quality goals of our clients while mitigating risk and delivering exceptional projects.
Commitment
The construction process can often appear to be a convoluted and inconvenient process for many businesses. However, with the right tools and people in place, it doesn’t have to be. Building or renovating your workplace should be an exciting time and it all starts with teamwork. We are fully committed to each of our clients. We work alongside them every step of the way to ensure a smooth project delivery, where expectations are not only met but exceeded. Every project is unique, but we always bring the same assurances to our clients: reliable communication, accountability, and trust.
Mission
RZJAMES is committed to forging the path in the evolution of the construction industry focusing on quality rather than quantity where innovation, corporate responsibility, and communication serve as the foundation for building time honored relationships with our clients, employees, and subcontractors.
Vision
We proudly represent the next generation of builders and believe the best way to honor the traditions of our past is to embrace the tools of the future. We are dedicated to creating a diverse company culture that nurtures forward thinking and is constantly striving to enhance the construction experience for our clients in addition to our surrounding community.
Our Team
Leadership
Ken Orem
Principal & Co-Founder
Ken is a Co-Founder and principal at RZJAMES, where he oversees the development and implementation of executive, financial, and strategies company wide. Ken also leads our operations team, helping run programs across our project management efforts.
Over the last decade, Ken has built a reputation for being open and transparent with all of his clients. He believes success is driven by client satisfaction as well as upstanding business and moral ethics.
Education & Affiliations- MBA, Marymount University
- Northern Virginia NAIOP
- Committee for Dulles
- Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
- ABC Virginia
- OSHA 30 Hour
- First Aid/CPR
Ed Zigo
Principal & Co-Founder
Ed is a Co-Founder and Principal at RZJAMES, whose work is driven by over a decade’s worth of experience in understanding the latest market trends for commercial space. He develops strategies and solutions for clients to help them better understand their needs to be successful. Ed also leads RZJAMES’ business development and subcontractor relations efforts.
Prior to RZJAMES, Ed's construction roots can be traced back to a young age while working for his family's real-estate company in the property maintenance and tenant improvements divisions. It was here Ed developed a passion for construction which continues to grow with every completed project.
Education & Affiliations- B.A., Political Science, University of Dayton
- U.S. Army Corp of Engineers: Construction Quality Program
- Northern Virginia NAIOP
- Committee for Dulles
- Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
- ABC Virginia
- Bisnow
- OSHA 30 Hour
- First Aid/CPR
Marcel Courtillet
Senior Project Manager
Marcel is a Senior Project Manager at RZJAMES, where he leads the Preconstruction and Operations efforts for projects across multiple market sectors. Over the last decade, he has worked on multifamily high rise buildings in Washington DC, school renovation projects in Northern Virginia, a tilt-up data center in Ashburn Virginia and several corporate interiors projects throughout the DC Metro area.
Marcel’s construction experience spans back almost two decades where he worked summers as a laborer for a leading concrete company in Arlington Virginia. Construction runs in his family – as his dad and uncles grew up working as Tradesmen, General Contractors and Civil Engineers.
Education & Affiliations- B.S., Integrated Sciences & Technology, James Madison University
- Northern Virginia NAIOP
- Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce
- ABC Virginia
- OSHA 30 Hour
- First Aid/CPR