prestige building company

about us

Building lasting relationships for over 30 years

Since 1992, Prestige Building Company has served clients both large and small through a full range of construction relationships, including construction management, design-build, cost-plus and fixed-price contracts.

Prestige Building is proud of the reputation for integrity, value, quality and dependability that we have spent the last three decades building. Beyond foundations and frames, we build long-term relationships that last from project to project, and subcontractors and suppliers often seek to do business with us.

quick facts

meet the prestige building company team

decades of experience you can rely on

Jeffrey Pelchat

President

Jeff takes pride in his quality of work and completing projects on schedule. The majority of his current work is from repeat customers who appreciate his attention to detail, on-site experience, and reputation for getting the job done.

Craig Pelchat

Vice President

Craig has a friendly, gregarious nature that enables him to gain the confidence and friendship of his clients. Decades of experience working in construction allows him to quickly diagnose and solve problems on projects.

Jonathan Gore

Vice President

His vast knowledge of every construction trade makes Jon a valuable asset to his clients and peers alike. His clients also appreciate his honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done right.

how we work (and why we're better)

At Prestige Building Company, we identify and leverage the attributes, characteristics, and opportunities that make your project unique. We start by examining your project with experienced eyes. While building designers focus on building codes and design features, we view your project through a lens of optimizing costs and driving efficiencies. Combining these two views produces better-quality buildings that are more profitable for you, the owner.

Even just a few percentage points in construction costs can sometimes make or break a project. We strategically maintain tight controls on material costs, labor fees and construction schedules to  minimize job carry costs and complete your project on or before schedule.

Jeffery Pelchat

PRESIDENT

In 1973, after completing a three-year carpenter’s apprentice program with the Union Local and working with Willer Industries of Novi, Michigan, Jeff became a carpentry foreman with P&F Construction of Brighton, Michigan building single family homes. In 1981, as a superintendent with P&F Construction, he completed several projects for the Phoenix Group of Jacksonville, Florida involving extensive renovations and new construction of apartment complexes in Atlanta, Jacksonville, Louisville, and Charlotte.

In 1992, he and a partner formed Prestige Building Company building commercial construction projects in the Charlotte, North Carolina area. In the years following, Jeff has estimated, bid, and completed a variety of commercial work including apartment renovations, commercial retail buildings such as Rite-Aid and CVS, strip centers, grocery stores, & medical and dental offices as well as numerous custom designed clubhouses, cabanas, tennis courts, and pools for over twenty high-end neighborhoods in the Carolinas, Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. Now President and sole owner of the company, Jeff takes pride in his quality of work and completing projects on schedule. The majority of his current work is from repeat customers who appreciate his attention to detail, on-site experience, and reputation for getting the job done.

Craig Pelchat

VICE PRESIDENT

In 1979, as an apprentice with the Carpenters UA Local #392, Craig graduated from the Detroit Carpentry School. As a journeyman carpenter, he joined Morris Rodgers Construction in Detroit, Michigan and progressed to the level of job site foreman. During this time, Craig also attended Oakland Community College in Michigan where he studied various business management courses.

In 1987, Craig joined his family’s contracting business, Pelteck Construction, and traveled extensively constructing apartment complexes, marinas, and other commercial projects. In various positions with this firm, he gained a great deal of experience in supervising construction projects.

He joined Port City Electric of Charlotte, North Carolina in 1989. As an electrical foreman, he learned a new facet of construction and added to his experience in supervising others. Jenison Associates Inc., a general contracting firm specializing in commercial projects, hired Craig as a Project Manager/Supervisor in 1991. In this position, he managed commercial upfit and remodeling construction projects.

In 1995, Craig joined Thomas Construction Services Inc., where he continued to hone his skills as a project manager and quickly became Vice President and part owner of the firm. His specialty was tenant office upfits that ran up to $1 million in cost.

In 2003, he joined Prestige Building Company, Inc. As a vice president for Prestige, he oversees projects that include commercial and office upfits. Craig’s skill set includes a friendly, gregarious nature that enables him to gain the confidence and friendship of clients. The many years he has spent working in the construction industry allows Craig to quickly diagnose and solve problems, as well as maintain strong client relationships.

Jonathan Gore

VICE PRESIDENT

Jon got his start in the construction industry in 2006 working with a company that specialized in residential remodeling and new construction on Kiawah & Seabrook Islands in South Carolina. During his 8 years with that company, Jon learned everything from framing to finishing, and was able to gain extensive experience in project management.

Upon relocating to Charlotte in 2014, Jon came on board at Prestige Building Company, where he’s been able to further hone his skills and aim his focus at the world of commercial construction. With Prestige, Jon has overseen a multitude of projects- everything from large warehouse buildings to clubhouses/amenity centers, entrance monuments, and beyond.

His vast knowledge of every construction trade makes Jon a valuable asset to his clients and peers alike. Aside from his hands on experience, Jon’s clients also appreciate his honesty, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done right.