Our Team

Abe oversees the development of every home renovation and guides clients through finding the design and budget to meet their goals. Abe knows the value of service. In his previous career, he was a trained French chef and later became a sommelier before embarking on a career in designer real estate. He found his passion for renovation while crafting spaces that are as practical as they are beautiful. Now as general manager at PROYECTO, he brings his love of service and style to every project. Like finding the right glass of wine, he helps each client find the path to their dream home, and build a project that suits their taste while meeting their budget and time-line goals.

Abe Wortman @ linkedin

Caitlin is the COO and co-owner of Proyecto, overseeing the operations and execution of all projects with a meticulous eye for detail and a refined sense of design. She leads and manages three integral teams—field operations, project management, and facilities—ensuring seamless coordination across every phase of each project. Working closely with clients, architects, and subcontractors, Caitlin is dedicated to delivering projects that meet her high standards of quality and craftsmanship, all while aligning with the client’s vision.

Caitlin started with Proyecto in 2021 as a Project Manager, but her commitment, expertise, and leadership skills earned her the opportunity to become co-owner, a position she embraces with pride and responsibility. In her role, she balances protocol development, innovation, collaboration, and creativity to bring projects to life in ways that are both efficient and deeply attuned to clients’ needs. With over a decade of experience in Construction Project Management, Caitlin brings strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative approach to every endeavor. Her passion for helping clients create personalized, beautiful spaces keeps her focused on delivering innovative solutions that honor each client’s unique vision and aspirations.

Caitlin Cappa Nunez @ linkedin

Ali spearheads operations, communications and human resources for the growing Proyecto Team.  She is our “wearer of many hats” and brings detail management, marketing support and project management tools so that Proyecto can serve clients at the highest level of quality.  

Ali has a unique background that marries construction, operations and marketing: Ali was the Director of Operations and Relocations Manager for a corporate project management firm in San Francisco for three years and she also specialized in event management for over fifteen years, overseeing corporate and non-profit events for a diverse group of clients. 

Ali Platto @ linkedin

Joe has been involved in high-end residential remodels for over 22 years and his passion for construction goes back to childhood.  He has worked as a journeyman carpenter, foreman and superintendent on many Bay Area homes, holds his own General Contractors license and also has five years of experience in commercial property special inspections.

Acting as Superintendent on Proyecto’s beautiful projects, Joe brings his building experience and keen eye to the table on-site. Joe’s interpersonal and communication skills set him apart with clients, project managers and subcontractors.  Clients know their homes are in exceptional hands under Joe’s supervision.

Jay is a Superintendent with extensive experience working on some of the most exciting buildings in our area.  He worked for 5 years on the Apple, Samsung, Gilead and Kaiser Headquarters, as well as on the Highland hospital.  He has a background that includes framing, drywall work, electrician expertise and ran his own consulting business for years.  Balancing out these jobs, Jay also has worked in luxury remodeling and construction, which was a terrific fit for Proyecto.  We are thrilled to have him aboard.

With over 30 years of hands-on experience across every phase, field, and trade in the construction industry, James brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every project. He began his career at 17, starting in construction painting, and has since gained proficiency in a wide range of trades, including flooring, roofing, plumbing, structural concrete, underpinning, electrical work, and siding.  For the past 10+ years, James has served as a Construction Superintendent, overseeing custom and luxury builds as well as Multi-family and single family homes. His deep understanding of blueprint interpretation allows me to ensure that each project meets the highest standards of quality and precision.

Known for his excellent personnel management skills, James excels at scheduling, maintaining project timelines, and ensuring customer satisfaction. James brings his reliable, trustworthy, and always approachable personality to Proyecto and provides a strong commitment to completing every project on time and to the highest quality.

Charlie is a Superintendent bringing over 15 years of experience as a hands-on builder, electrician, and project management professional. Based in the East Bay area, they began their career with some of the area’s most trusted names before spending five years working for Habitat for Humanity as a site superintendent. Charlie brings a ready smile and a good attitude to the site each day and loves helping people get the best from their home remodel.  When they’re not on the job site, they can be found coaching their daughter’s softball team, reading books on architecture history or enjoying The Bay Area’s abundant food and wine scene with their partner.

John Vega  has over 15 years of experience in residential improvements. A native of Oakland, John is passionate about building in the Bay Area and he brings his hard work, dedication, collaborative attitude and his smile to every day on the job.  John adds another level of support to our growing Superintendent team by helping to ensure all sites are ship shape.  John loves to spend time with his family and is a loving father of two.

Diana brings over 10 years of experience in project management and coordination, administrative management, and a knack for streamlining operations to her role at Proyecto.  Diana ensures our CEO’s priorities are executed efficiently. She excels in coordinating high-level meetings, managing schedules, and facilitating communication across teams, contributing to the company’s continued growth. Diana brings strong communication skills and a proactive approach to supporting the CEO’s vision and driving the company’s success in the construction industry.

Monica brings18 years of construction bookkeeping  experience to Proyecto with both a residential and commercial project background.  In addition, her background includes 10 years in estimating, sales and project management assisting.  We are lucky to have Monica’s strong knowledge of all aspects of construction documents and protocols to assist clients, subs and us with all aspects of billing.  Outside of the office, Monica has an AAS in Livestock management, has 4 kids and 7 dogs, loves to cook, garden and be in the great outdoors with her family

Lovejoy’s background as a licensed architect in the Philippines enhances her Project Manager role at Proyecto, by ensuring she understands the integrity of the architect’s design and collaborates well with the entire team.  Lovejoy believes that design is a tool to enhance the client’s everyday living through its thoughtful execution and she loves helping her clients realize these visions.

Lovejoy has put her resourcefulness and creativity to the test as a residential project manager and architectural designer in San Francisco.  The most rewarding moment for her is witnessing the transition of the “project” becoming the owners’ “home”.  Lovejoy is in constant pursuit of knowledge and is currently working towards becoming a LEED Green Associate.

lovejoy @ linkedin