PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group Signs Major Isabella Street Lease as Pittsburgh Business Community Gains Momentum Under Mayor O’Connor
As highlighted in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Feb. 15, 2026 coverage of Pittsburgh’s business community and Mayor O’Connor’s renewed focus on economic development, one of the clearest signals of confidence in the city’s future comes from a homegrown company doubling down on its roots.
The Pittsburgh-based construction company PJ Dick–Trumbull–Lindy Group signed one of the largest long-term office leases in the City of Pittsburgh in 2025, relocating more than 200 employees to a newly designed 57,000-square-foot headquarters on Isabella Street along the North Shore.
Overlooking the Allegheny River, the new headquarters reflects more than a real estate transaction. It represents a strategic commitment to remain in the City of Pittsburgh at a time when many companies nationwide are reducing office footprints. Instead, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group is expanding — reinforcing the strength of Pittsburgh’s development sector and the resilience of its business community.
A Major North Shore Office Lease Signals Confidence in Pittsburgh
The Isabella Street lease stands among the largest long-term office agreements signed in Pittsburgh in 2025. For a locally founded construction company to make that investment sends a clear message: Pittsburgh remains a place where companies can grow, compete, and attract talent.
While national headlines often focus on remote work trends and office downsizing, Pittsburgh’s business community continues to chart its own path. Companies are investing strategically in collaborative spaces that foster innovation and mentorship. PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group’s new headquarters was designed in partnership with Pittsburgh-based architect IKM to create a modern, team-oriented environment aligned with the company’s growth trajectory.
The move also aligns with broader conversations about Pittsburgh’s economic direction under Mayor O’Connor’s administration, as local leaders emphasize collaboration between public and private sectors to sustain long-term growth.
From West Mifflin Roots to a 200-Person Pittsburgh Headquarters
Founded 46 years ago by Perry Dick in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group has grown into the region’s largest construction enterprise. The company serves higher education, healthcare, transportation, industrial, and commercial markets across western Pennsylvania and beyond.
In 2009, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group made a strategic decision to relocate 110 employees to Pittsburgh’s North Shore, positioning itself closer to clients and partners. Since then, the organization has expanded to more than 200 full-time office employees and hundreds of skilled craft workers.
The new Isabella Street headquarters accommodates that growth while signaling continued confidence in Pittsburgh’s urban core.
Leadership Continuity Drives Expansion
The company’s sustained expansion is closely tied to deliberate leadership development and succession planning.
For more than two decades, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group was led by Robert Hecht and Cliff Rowe, who established the company as a trusted regional construction partner. Following Hecht’s passing, Rowe guided the organization through a pivotal transition period before leadership shifted in 2018 to Jake Ploeger and Tim O’Brien.
Since assuming leadership, Ploeger and O’Brien have emphasized mentorship, internal promotion, and long-term planning. As several senior leaders retired in recent years — including George Mezey (President of Trumbull), Jeff Turconi (President of PJ Dick), and Joe Franceschini (Vice President of Safety) — successors were identified and prepared well in advance.
Eric Pascucci now serves as President of PJ Dick, Mark Gentile as President of Trumbull, and Rick Scott as Vice President of Safety. These transitions occurred during a pandemic and economic uncertainty, yet the company doubled in size during that period.
Landmark Pittsburgh Projects Fuel Growth
Since 2018, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group has delivered many of the most visible projects shaping western Pennsylvania’s skyline and infrastructure.
Major developments include:
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The new terminal at Pittsburgh International Airport
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Bakery Square expansions
On the infrastructure side, the company has completed transformative public works projects such as:
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleroi Locks and Dam
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Southern Beltway
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Multiple phases of PennDOT’s Mon-Fayette Expressway
Through Lindy Paving and affiliated companies, the organization remains the region’s largest asphalt provider while expanding into concrete supply, pipeline installation, and trenchless technologies.
These projects not only strengthened the firm’s portfolio but also reinforced its role in Pittsburgh’s broader economic development narrative.
Investing in Pittsburgh’s Future
When searching for new office space, company leaders evaluated properties both inside and outside the city limits. Ultimately, the decision to remain within Pittsburgh was intentional.
The North Shore location offers access to downtown, major transportation corridors, and a vibrant business environment. More importantly, it places PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group in the center of a city experiencing renewed energy.
Pittsburgh continues to receive national recognition for innovation in healthcare, robotics, advanced manufacturing, and higher education. That reputation supports talent attraction and retention — a priority for construction firms competing for skilled professionals.
“When we began our search for new office space, we explored numerous properties both within and outside of Pittsburgh proper. We believe that our headquarters belongs in the City, in a place full of energy and economic development,” said Tim O’Brien. “This region continues to attract innovative companies and talented professionals, and we see that reflected in our own team and the work we are able to do here.”
“Attracting and retaining the industry’s top talent is directly tied to Pittsburgh’s national recognition for its livability and economic opportunity,” said Jake Ploeger. “PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy is committed to playing a lasting role in a transformative City we proudly call home.”
As one of the largest Pittsburgh-based construction companies, PJ Dick-Trumbull-Lindy Group’s Isabella Street headquarters stands as a visible endorsement of the city’s trajectory. At a time when conversations about Pittsburgh’s economic future dominate regional headlines, this long-term lease reinforces a simple but powerful message:
Pittsburgh remains a city worth building in — and building for.