AES Cleanroom Technology is proud to celebrate John Costalas, Vice President of Construction, on his nomination for Subcontractor of the Year.

With more than 30 years of experience, John brings technical expertise, executive leadership, and a commitment to developing people to his work. At AES, he leads the construction, preconstruction, estimating, and project development teams, helping deliver cleanroom projects for leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.

A career built on leadership

John provides executive leadership on projects for clients including Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Amgen, GSK, and Bausch & Lomb. Long involved with the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE), he has led three projects honored with ISPE Facility of the Year Awards.

He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, is a LEED Accredited Professional, and holds a Massachusetts Construction Supervisor License.

Building teams. Supporting the next generation.

John’s commitment to leadership extends beyond the jobsite. For 14 years, he volunteered as a youth lacrosse coach in Pennsylvania, sharing his time and experience with young athletes. Whether guiding construction professionals or coaching on the field, he is driven to build high-performing teams and help others succeed.

Congratulations, John, on this well-deserved recognition.