James M. Costantino

James Costantino serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ W072 Endist Pittsburgh office, responsible for managing the acquisition of civil infrastructure projects critical to federal water resource management. He oversees the full lifecycle of contracts for the construction, repair, and modernization of dams, levees, locks, and water control systems, ensuring compliance with federal procurement regulations and mission-driven outcomes. His portfolio primarily includes large-scale heavy civil engineering and commercial building projects that support flood control, navigation, and environmental resilience across the region. Costantino plays a pivotal role in translating engineering requirements into legally sound, competitively awarded contracts that meet stringent safety and sustainability standards. He maintains long-standing relationships with key contractors including MCKENZIE CONSTRUCTION & SITE DEVELOPMENT LLC and C. J. MAHAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, LLC, both of which consistently deliver complex infrastructure solutions under firm-fixed-price and cost-reimbursement mechanisms. His contracting approach emphasizes performance-based outcomes, robust contract administration, and proactive risk mitigation, fostering collaborative partnerships with vendors capable of executing technically demanding projects in sensitive environmental and regulatory environments. Costantino demonstrates a strong commitment to socioeconomic contracting, with approximately 18% of his awards designated as total small business set-asides under FAR 19.5, and an additional 6% reserved for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. He also allocates targeted opportunities to HUBZone and 8(a) certified firms, reflecting a balanced strategy that promotes broad-based small business participation while maintaining competitive integrity and mission readiness. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction) and 236220 (Commercial and Institutional Building Construction), reflecting expertise in earthwork, structural concrete, hydraulic systems, and related specialty trades. He regularly procures services from plumbing, HVAC, and other specialty trade contractors to support integrated infrastructure upgrades, demonstrating deep technical understanding of civil works project delivery and federal construction standards.