Team Spotlight with Pardip Singh: A Journey from Ice Cream Entrepreneur to Construction Professional
Getting to know the people behind LRE & Co’s success
At LRE & Co, our team members come from diverse backgrounds and bring unique perspectives that propel our projects forward. Today, we’re sitting down with one of our valued team members, Pardip Singh, who joined us in July 2025, bringing an unconventional path to construction and a passion for solving complex challenges.
An Unexpected Journey
Not everyone discovers their calling in construction immediately. Before entering the industry, Pardip tried different careers—from managing meat markets and sandwich shops to property maintenance and even running an ice cream truck business.
I used to be a professional ice cream man with my own truck before the recession,” he shares with a laugh. “My parents had been ice cream vendors since the ’90s, but they encouraged me to focus on my education. Most people think I’m joking when I tell them that story!”
Born in India and moving to America in 1995, he eventually secured a small business and property management role that led to construction. “I had never thought this industry would motivate me like it has with all the challenges it presents,” he reflects. “My career path was more aligned with franchise and business management, but construction caught my interest in a way I hadn’t expected.”
Finding Home at LRE & Co
The journey to LRE & Co started with a referral from a mutual contact in February, and the timing finally came together in May. “One sit-down with Akki and Victor, and I knew this was where I wanted to contribute to the vision they both had,” he explains.
Now, his typical day includes project design and plan review, contractor coordination, bid and budget management, endless phone calls, and Teams meetings—the essential rhythm that keeps projects moving forward.
Turning Challenges into Triumphs
When asked about the most challenging projects he’s handled, two stand out: “My first construction job, where we built and opened a hotel during COVID, and a public works school restroom project where everything was wrong.” Despite the obstacles, he successfully managed to redesign the units, get approval from DSA, and reopen before students returned from summer break—forging a strong example of his problem-solving skills and determination.
What motivates him? “The design process introduces me to individuals and knowledge that help me grow as a professional and person.” His background in business operations gives him a unique advantage: “I can visualize the day-to-day challenges tenants or management operations may face and provide solutions for commercial developments.”
Wisdom and Philosophy
One piece of advice has stayed with him throughout his career. When he was just starting as a general manager with a staff of over 25 employees, his uncle—whose company sometimes employed more than 3,500 people—told him: “Anyone can manage a business; managing people is the hardest thing to do.”
“I always think about that,” he says. “It applies to everything, not just managing a business.”
For those just starting their careers, he offers this advice: “It’s okay to not know what you want to be in five years. Just take time to observe and listen to your peers. It will eventually show you where you can be if you apply yourself.”
Life Beyond the Office
When he’s not coordinating projects and reviewing plans, you’ll find him spending quality time with his wife and son, taking day trips to local spots, and cheering for the 49ers. His ideal weekend? “Taking a nap on the couch if my wife lets me,” he admits with humor.
A self-described night owl, he starts his day with an iced dirty chai and approaches life with the same dedication he shows at work. “Being the best role model and person I can be for my son and husband, for my wife”—that’s what motivates him outside the office.
The LRE & Co Difference
What excites him most about LRE & Co? “The vision of ownership and projects in our pipeline has no ceiling,” he says enthusiastically.
When asked about working with the team, his response says a lot about the company culture: “There’s always guidance and support whenever any of us need it.”
At LRE & Co, we believe our strength lies in the diverse experiences and perspectives our team members bring to every project.
