Principal

Andres D. Moreira launched Purpose Development in 2019, and from its inception, focused the company’s efforts on customer experience. Andres was inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of his father and implemented the principals he learned from him onto Purpose Development. Under Andres’s leadership, the company has completed high-profile residential projects, including recognizable retail department stores.

Andres’s unwavering resilience, on providing customers with the absolute best possible experience, has been essential to the success of the company.

Starting his career in the field and then moving to project management, has given him a unique balance of both worlds, giving him a competitive edge. Andres’s project experience includes retail construction, commercial construction, and heavy civil construction. Some notable projects have been at the Glendale Americana, Westfield Mall centers, Beverly Grove Center, movie theaters and state highway projects.

Andres holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature & Language.

Andres enjoys spending his time with his wife and family when not working.

Director of Construction Operations

Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering and OSHA certified

Favorite part of construction
The best part of the construction industry is easily the team environment. I am always amazed at the amount of collaboration and diverse ways of thinking that go into all projects, both big and small.

Role at Purpose Development
As the Director of construction, my role mainly focuses on the supervision of all our construction projects. I also directly ensure schedules and budgets are met.

Passion outside of work
Camping is a big passion of mine. Being outdoors while surrounded by friends and family is a feeling that can rarely be beat.

Hidden Talent
Not sure if this counts as a “talent”, but I have been fortunate enough to have never broken a bone before! (Assuming that this doesn’t jinx it…)

Senior Director – Residential & Commercial Construction 

Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Business management

Favorite part of construction
My favorite part of construction has to be the entire building process. From seeing someone’s vision of what they expect their home or office to look like, building phase by phase and ultimately delivering a finished project above clients expectations.

Role at Purpose Development
I meet with clients to discuss progress, determine manpower requirements, ensure goals are met on deadline, and coordinate the schedules of our field team and subcontractors. From start to finish, I guide the client to ensure the best possible product. I also do client acquisition.

Passion outside of work
My passion outside of work is enjoying time with my family. Definitely watching sports and traveling.

Senior Project Manager

Education and Certifications
PMP certified and OSHA certified

Favorite part of construction
Watching that progress turn into a completed project, day by day, is one of the things I love most of a construction job.

Role at Purpose Development
I oversee the planning and delivery of our projects. I develop a schedule and plan with the field team and implement it daily. I am in constant communication with our clients answering and solving any challenges we may face.

Interests outside of work
My family and I love the outdoors. I enjoy the time that I can spend with my wife and two sons away from the city.

Hidden Talent
My hidden talent would be that I can fall asleep with my eyes open.

Project Manager

Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

What I love about construction:
To be part of the construction industry is to be part of the future. I’ve always enjoyed having the freedom to create and be involved in endless projects that lead towards advancement and modernization.

What I do for Purpose Development:
I serve as a project manager for Purpose. It’s my job to ensure our clients needs are met and that our field team has all the answers they need to push schedule.

Greatest passion outside of work:
I would say that the outdoor life was made for me.

Recreation interest or hidden talents:
I may not be as talented as Van Gogh, but I find myself appreciating art.

Something nobody knows about me:
I like to roller blade in the park.

Assistant Project Manger

Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Psychology

Favorite part of construction
That there is a new challenge every single day and it never gets boring.

Role at Purpose Development
I assist with the planning, organization, and management of the day-to-day operations, as well as any other responsibilities that support the project manager and field team.

Interests outside of work
I love spending time with my daughter and watching her play softball. So many games!

Hidden Talent
I enjoy off roading?

Business Development and Marketing

Education and Certifications
Construction Management Certification

Favorite part of construction
Having the opportunity to meet new people every day.

Role at Purpose Development
My main role is to deploy new growth levels for the company. I develop a long-term vision plan, while at the same time roll out tactics to rapidly conquer new markets.

I oversee all aspects of external and internal communications, including media relations, digital communications, branding, and corporate events.

Interests outside of work
I would say the music industry is my passion outside of work.

Hidden Talent
Not sure that it’s a hidden talent but I am able to sing.

Project Engineer

Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

Favorite Part of Construction
My favorite part of construction is working collaboratively with my team. I love being able to be a part of the field and office, each has its own challenges.

Role at Purpose Development
I Interact daily with the clients to interpret their needs and requirements and translate them to the field team.

Passion Outside of Work
I enjoy hiking, going to the beach, and taking my cat on walks.

Hidden Talent
I’m really good at Mario Kart.