Jackie and Geno Guerra | Chula Vista, CA | Residential Construction Project Management for Greater San Diego
Co-Founder and Day-to-Day Operator | On the California contractor’s license since 2001
When homeowners contact us, they’re usually looking for answers on how to turn their dream project into reality.
Where do I start? Is this really possible? Who can I trust to do it right?
For many, those questions come after a frustrating experience. A contractor who stopped returning calls. A project that ran over budget with no clear explanation. Work that started with promise but sat unfinished for weeks while calls and messages went unanswered.
I hear those stories often. They’re a big part of why Geno and I built The HiLite Group the way we did.
My name is Jackie Guerra, and I oversee the day-to-day operations of The HiLite Group. When you call, I answer. And if I happen to miss your call, you can expect to hear back within minutes.
I coordinate the subcontractors, manage the schedule, oversee the paperwork, identify potential issues before they become costly problems, and keep you informed every step of the way. That’s my job, and I’m accountable for it from start to finish.
I’m also listed on California’s contractor’s license for The HiLite Group. This isn’t just my business—it’s my professional responsibility. When you hire The HiLite Group, you’re working directly with me, and I take that responsibility personally.
Our clients deserve more than quality craftsmanship. They deserve clear communication, dependable follow-through, and a team that treats their home with the same care and attention we would our own. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to on every project.
Before taking on a central role in the business Geno and I built together, I worked as a legal assistant and paralegal. That experience shaped the way I approach every project today.
A legal background teaches you to pay attention to details, follow through on commitments, stay organized, and communicate clearly—even when situations become complex. Those are the same skills that keep a construction project moving smoothly.
Every remodeling project has dozens of moving parts. Schedules change, materials arrive, inspections are coordinated, and decisions need to be made at the right time. My role is to keep everything organized, anticipate potential issues before they become problems, and ensure that nothing falls through the cracks.
Most importantly, you’ll always know what’s happening. Clear communication isn’t an afterthought—it’s part of the process. From your first consultation through the final walkthrough, my goal is to make sure you feel informed, supported, and confident every step of the way.
Co-Founder | Licensed California General Contractor Since 1979
I began working in construction in 1973, and six years later I earned my California general contractor’s license. Over the next four decades, I built some of San Diego’s most complex and challenging roof structures – the kinds of projects other contractors often walked away from.
Those years taught me more than how to build. They taught me where construction projects can go wrong, how to identify potential problems before they become expensive repairs, and why doing the job right the first time always matters.
In the mid-1990s, I discovered a new tubular daylighting product that had just entered the San Diego market. I recognized its potential immediately and became one of the first installers in the country. As demand grew, I moved into operations management, helping expand the company nationwide while training installers across the country and sharing the techniques and standards that produced consistent, high-quality results.
That experience – and a shared commitment to doing business the right way – led Jackie and me to start The HiLite Group in 2001.
Today, every project we take on benefits from decades of hands-on construction experience, proven problem-solving, and a commitment to quality that has been built one project at a time for more than 50 years.
After more than four decades in construction, I had seen the same problems repeat themselves. Homeowners were often left in the dark about costs, unsure who was responsible for what, and frustrated by poor communication throughout their projects.
When Jackie and I expanded into full-service residential project management, we set out to build a company that addressed those concerns from the start.
Our approach is straightforward. We charge one transparent management fee. Your subcontractors and suppliers bill you directly, so you see exactly where your investment is going. There are no hidden markups and no surprises buried in the budget.
Today, Jackie leads every project. She manages each client relationship, coordinates every trade, oversees the schedule, and keeps homeowners informed from the first consultation through the final walkthrough.
The decades of field experience I’ve gained are the foundation of our process. Jackie’s organization, communication, and day-to-day leadership are what bring that experience to life on every project we complete.Revised:
Over two decades of skylight expertise in San Diego
Gene was among the very first tubular daylighting installers in the country. With his background in complex roof structures, tubular skylight, and custom skylight design became a natural extension of his expertise. He understood not only how to install a skylight, but also how to integrate it into a home’s structure safely, beautifully, and with long-term performance in mind.
Over those twenty-plus years, we’ve worked with virtually every type of skylight product, roof configuration, installation challenge, and repair scenario imaginable. That experience has given us a practical understanding that only comes from thousands of projects and decades in the field.
“If you have a skylight question, we’ve probably seen it before. We’ve made every mistake there is to make—and probably invented a few. That’s actually what makes our experience valuable. We know what works because we’ve learned what doesn’t.”
Today, while The HiLite Group manages complete home remodeling projects, skylights remain one of our specialties. Whether you’re adding natural light to a single room or incorporating custom daylighting into a whole-home renovation, you’ll benefit from more than two decades of focused experience and problem-solving.
While skylights are no longer our primary business, the expertise we’ve built over more than two decades remains an important part of who we are.
Today, The HiLite Group focuses on residential construction project management, including ADU construction, room additions, whole-home renovations, and major remodeling projects. Our role is to oversee every aspect of the project—from planning and coordination to scheduling, communication, and final completion—so homeowners have a trusted advocate from start to finish.
When a project includes skylights, our experience becomes a distinct advantage. We understand the structural requirements, product options, waterproofing details, and installation challenges that can affect both performance and long-term durability. Because we’ve handled these situations thousands of times, we know what to watch for and how to integrate skylights seamlessly into the larger construction process.
We also continue to offer standalone skylight consulting for homeowners, contractors, and design professionals. Whether you have questions about an existing skylight, need guidance choosing the right product, or want a second opinion on an installation or repair, we’re happy to share the knowledge we’ve gained over decades in the field.
Our scope has grown, but our commitment to solving problems, sharing honest advice, and helping homeowners make informed decisions hasn’t changed.
More than two decades of skylight work across greater San Diego. Tubular skylights, custom designs, and natural light solutions for a range of home types and roof configurations.
Have a question about a skylight product, an installation issue, or an existing skylight that is not performing the way it should? We consult with homeowners and contractors across San Diego on skylight-specific questions.
This is not a sales call. It is a conversation with people who have spent decades in this industry and have seen almost every situation that comes up.
Straightforward answers to common questions about who we are, what we do, and what working with us looks like.
The HiLite Group is a residential construction project management company based in Chula Vista, California. We manage ADU builds, room additions, and renovation projects for homeowners throughout greater San Diego. The company was founded by Geno and Jackie Guerra and has been operating since 2001.
You will be working with Jackie Guerra directly. Jackie is the day-to-day operator and is on the California contractor’s license. She manages every client relationship, coordinates all subcontractors, tracks the schedule, and is your point of contact from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. When you call, Jackie answers.
A general contractor typically marks up subcontractor costs and materials as part of how they make money. As your project manager, we charge one flat management fee and subcontractors and vendors bill you directly — so you see the actual costs and keep more of your budget in the build. Geno Guerra spent 45 years on the GC side and built the project management model specifically to protect homeowners from that markup structure.
We manage ADU (accessory dwelling unit) builds, room additions, and residential renovation projects for homeowners in the greater San Diego area, including Chula Vista, La Mesa, Point Loma, and surrounding communities.
Geno earned his California general contractor’s license in 1979. He has held that license for more than 45 years. Jackie is also on the license, which has been active since 2001 under The HiLite Group.
Skylights are no longer our primary service. Our focus today is residential construction project management. However, when a skylight is part of a larger project we are managing, we handle it as part of the overall scope. We also offer standalone skylight consulting for homeowners and contractors with specific skylight questions.
Yes. We offer skylight consulting outside of full project engagements. If you have a question about a skylight product, an installation concern, or an issue with an existing unit, we can help. Use the consultation link on this page to get started.
We serve homeowners throughout greater San Diego, including Chula Vista, La Mesa, Point Loma, La Jolla, Poway, and surrounding communities South of 56. If you are unsure whether your location falls within our service area, reach out and we will let you know.
Geno and Jackie Guerra launched The HiLite Group in 2001 as a skylight contractor serving San Diego homeowners. After more than two decades in the skylight industry — and with Geno’s background as a licensed general contractor since 1979 — the company expanded into full residential construction project management, focusing on ADU builds, room additions, and renovation projects.
