NJSA honors Vic Wortmann Jr. as 2025 general contractor of the year

Written by the New Jersey Subcontractor Association. For immediate release.

SOMERSET, N.J. – The New Jersey Subcontractors Association recently recognized Vic Wortmann Jr. of VRH Construction as its 2025 general contractor of the year during the association’s annual Subby Awards reception at The Palace at Somerset Park.

The general contractor of the year award recognizes a leader whose approach sets the pace for quality work, strong subcontractor partnerships and safe, well-managed job sites.

“Vic Wortmann Jr. embodies what subcontractors respect most in a general contractor: clear communication, fairness and a steady commitment to getting the work done the right way” said Jai Patel, president of NJSA. “He understands that strong projects are built on strong partnerships and he’s earned a reputation for running job sites where teams are aligned, problems get solved and safety stays front and center.”

Wortmann said he was proud to be recognized by NJSA and credited the people who make projects successful.

“This is an honor, especially coming from the subcontractors who are on the front lines of every schedule and every detail. The best projects happen when everyone is treated as a true partner, expectations are clear and safety is nonnegotiable. That’s the standard we work to set at VRH Construction and I’m grateful to our team and our trade partners who deliver it every day.

The Subby Awards recognize subcontractors, general contractors, labor partners and community organizations that help set the pace for quality, professionalism and safe job sites across the state.

Other winners were:

• Lifetime achievement: Steve Sweeney, former Senate president and general vice president, Iron Workers International 

• Labor leader of the year: Anthony Abrantes, Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters 

• Constructing Character Award: Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco (Blairstown, NJ), Scouting America’s Northern New Jersey Council

• Citizenship and impact award: Ashlee Sullivan, Turner Construction Company 

• General contractor of the year: Vic Wortmann Jr., VRH Construction 

• Subcontractor of the year: Christopher (Chris) Neto, Phil Neto Construction Co., Inc. 

• Project of the year: The Valley Hospital (Valley Health System, Paramus), recognized with Torcon 

The event sponsors were: Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters (Platinum); VRH Construction, Turner Construction and the International Ironworkers (Gold); and Bonland Industries, Scholes Electric & Communications and Phil Neto Construction (Silver).