Jacob S. Goldberg founded Goldberg General Contracting in 1987. Performing dual roles at the company, he serves as president, managing day-to-day operations; and as senior project manager, actively overseeing many of the firm’s notable projects. He is also quite skilled at new business development.
Goldberg has established a strong reputation for his collaborative approach in working with design teams. He has multiple longstanding business contacts with leading architects and interior designers throughout Chicago. With his dedicated commitment to clients, he has also built many lasting relationships and a strong referral network.
From renovations and new construction to light commercial and high-end residential projects, Goldberg has never waned from a focus on quality and attention to detail. His goal has always been to deliver personal service and enduring craftsmanship. Continually developing his entrepreneurial operation, he trains his employees firsthand, emphasizes their skill development, and has in-kind established a loyal staff. Looking toward the future, Goldberg continues to refine his operation and challenge his tradesman to deliver exceptional service.
Through the years, Jake has earned multiple awards. Most prominently, he received the prestigious honor as the “National Custom Builder of the Year” by Custom Home magazine. Additionally, projects built under his direction have earned more than 15 awards from the American Institute of Architects (AIA). The firm was also honored with a Richard H. Driehaus Preservation Award from Landmarks Illinois. Lastly, many of the firm’s projects have been featured in both national and local media outlets, including The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal.
Currently, Jake serves on the emeritus board of directors of Landmarks Illinois, a non-for-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the state’s architectural and historic heritage. Additionally, he serves on the board of trustees for the Ragdale Foundation in Lake Forest, one of the largest interdisciplinary artists’ communities in the country, which also has a historic house museum. Previously, he served on an advisory council to the City of Chicago building department under former Mayor Richard M. Daley. Having great respect for the architectural legacy of Chicago, Goldberg endeavors to further that legacy by helping to preserve historic buildings. Additionally, with GGC he strives to build new distinctive architecture in the city.
Raised in an entrepreneurial household by a successful interior designer, (Cynthia E. Goldberg Interior Design), and an accomplished architect, (Seymour G. Goldberg & Associates), it is clear where Goldberg acquired his passionate understanding of design aesthetics. A graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he earned Bachelor of Science in both Finance and Economics.
