About V. F. Pavone Construction

Family Owned.
Owner Led.
Since 1971.

We are a Class A General Contracting firm built on the values established by our founder: integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to the people and communities we build for.

Class A Licensed  ·  Bonded  ·  Insured  ·  Family Owned & Operated  ·  Northern Virginia

Who We Are

The People Whose Name Is on the Door Are the People Accountable for Your Project.

V. F. Pavone Construction Company is a Class A General Contracting firm that has served Northern Virginia since 1971. What sets us apart is simple: when you work with Pavone, you work with the Pavones. Ownership is directly involved in every project; in the field, on the phone, and at the table when decisions get made.

We approach every project with a collaborative mindset, understanding that aligning the entire project team around a common goal creates the foundation for project success. The relationships we have built over the years remain a cornerstone of our company and a key part of our continued success.

We run a straightforward procurement process. We engage subcontractors early, work with the same trusted partners project after project, and carry the numbers we bid. Our goal is accurate budgets from the start, not a low number to win the job and a change order to recover it.

V. F. Pavone Construction was founded in 1971 with a straightforward mission: deliver quality commercial construction with integrity and accountability.

Over 50 years later, that mission hasn’t changed. What has changed is the scale and depth of our experience, from small tenant interiors to 200,000 SF institutional buildings, and the strength of the relationships we’ve built along the way.

We are best suited for owners and institutions who want direct access to experienced leadership throughout their project, not a sales pitch followed by a handoff.

Our bonding capacity, established subcontractor relationships, and 50+ years of institutional experience mean we are well positioned to deliver across a wide range of scopes, sizes, and market sectors.

“The people whose name is on the door are the same people accountable for your project, and that hasn’t changed in over 50 years.”

1971

Year Founded

50+

Years Serving NoVA

75+

Years Combined Experience

100%

Family Owned & Operated

Our Approach

What Sets Us Apart

01

Direct Access to Ownership. Every Project, Every Phase.

The person you meet at the first meeting is the person answering your call on a Friday afternoon.

02

Reliable Trade Partners

Long-standing relationships with trusted subcontractors and suppliers mean competitive pricing and experienced teams on every project.

03

Financially Solid. Bondable. Proven.

Our bonding capacity gives owners and public agencies the financial confidence to move forward, backed by 50+ years of established performance.

04

We Build the Team First, Then the Project.

Our best projects come from alignment with the owner, the architect, and every trade on site before the first shovel breaks ground.

05

Proven Institutional Expertise

Decades of experience across education, municipal, religious, corporate, and industrial markets delivered on time and within budget.

06

Relationship-Driven. Results-Focused.

We place a high value on the relationships we build with every owner, architect, engineer, and trade partner we work alongside.

The Team Behind Every Project

Our Leadership

Roy Pavone

Roy Pavone

Owner & President

Roy began with V. F. Pavone Construction in 1980 as a laborer and worked his way through the ranks to carpenter, superintendent, and general superintendent of field operations while moving into estimating and project management. He has served as company president since 2004, overseeing all company functions including operations, procurement, and project management.

Career Progression

1980–1986  ·  Laborer/ Carpenter
1987–1996  ·  Project Supervisor
1996–2004  ·  Executive VP / Field Supervisor
2004–Present  ·  Company President

Keely Pavone

Keely Pavone

Secretary & Treasurer

Keely joined V. F. Pavone Construction in 1985 through a work-study program and accepted a full-time position the following year. Over the next decade she expanded her responsibilities across all financial functions and assumed full oversight of the company’s financial operations in 2000. For over 25 years she has managed payroll, job-cost tracking, subcontract payments, change orders, and insurance administration.

Career Progression

1985–1988  ·  Administrative / Accounting Support
1989–1999  ·  Administrative / Financing Assistant
2000–Present  ·  Head of Accounting & Finance

Nick Pavone

Nick Pavone

Vice President & Project Manager

Nick began with the company working as a laborer during summers while in high school and joined full-time in 2013 after completing his BS in Civil Engineering Technology and a Minor in Construction Management from Old Dominion University. He worked his way through the ranks and supervised some of the company’s largest projects before transitioning into his current role in estimating and project management.

Career Progression

2013–2015  ·  Laborer / Carpenter / Asst. Supervisor
2016–2020  ·  Project Supervisor
2021–Present  ·  Project Manager / Estimator

Jake Pavone

Jake Pavone

Vice President & Superintendent

Jake began with the company as a laborer during the summers while in high school and joined full-time in 2013. He worked his way through the ranks as a carpenter, assistant superintendent, and superintendent, building a complete understanding of construction from the ground up. His end-to-end field experience makes him especially effective at trade scheduling and field coordination across new and renovation work.

Career Progression

2013–2015  ·  Laborer
2016–2018  ·  Carpenter / Assistant Supervisor
2019–Present  ·  Project Supervisor / Superintendent

How We Work

Our Core Values

Integrity

We carry the numbers we bid. Accurate budgets from the start, not a low number to win the job and a change order to recover it.

Ownership

Family leadership means personal accountability. The people responsible for your project are the people whose name is on the door.

Collaboration

We build the team before we break ground. Alignment with the owner, architect, and every trade is how we deliver consistently.

Excellence

Decades of experience across education, municipal, religious, corporate, and industrial markets delivered on time, within budget.

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Let’s Build Something Together

We welcome the opportunity to discuss your project. Reach out to our team and let’s talk about how V. F. Pavone Construction can deliver for you.