CG Schmidt, Inc.

What CG Schmidt, Inc. does

CG Schmidt, Inc. is a fifth-generation, family-owned construction management firm founded in 1920 and headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company delivers a full suite of construction services — preconstruction (budgeting, estimating, planning, scheduling, real estate/site selection), master planning with referendum support, virtual design and construction (BIM and 4D modeling), full construction delivery (self-perform, lean construction, sustainable construction including LEED), and a Special Projects Group — to institutional, commercial, and government clients. Its service portfolio spans healthcare, K-12 and higher education, corporate office, multi-family and senior living, industrial, municipal and government, religious, and community markets, with deep concentration in Wisconsin (Milwaukee HQ and Madison regional office) and a growing Arizona presence (Tempe office, opened c. 2023). The firm targets healthcare systems, educational institutions, corporate enterprises, municipalities, and developers through dedicated business development directors at each regional office, with projects delivered via competitive bidding on public work and negotiated contracts for private clients, plus nationwide project capability.

Revenue is generated on a project-based professional services model: fees are earned through construction management, general contracting, and design-build engagements, supplemented by preconstruction and master planning fees. CG Schmidt self-performs selected scopes and integrates trade partners early (Trade Management Partners) under design-build and design-assist arrangements. Notable enterprise clients include Froedtert & MCW, Children's Wisconsin, Ascension Columbia St. Mary's, Marquette University, UW-Madison, Northwestern Mutual, GE Healthcare, Kohler, Uline, and Milwaukee County. The firm is privately held under continuing family ownership (Eric Schmidt as CEO since 2024; Rick Schmidt as Chairman) with 251–500 employees, has been recognized 15 times as a Top Workplace by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, and emphasizes workforce development through youth apprenticeship programs and a subcontractor diversity pipeline.

Name

CG Schmidt, Inc.

Legal name

CG Schmidt, Inc.

Website

https://cgschmidt.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CG Schmidt is a fifth-generation, family-owned construction management firm founded in 1920 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, delivering preconstruction, construction, design-build, BIM/VDC, and master planning services across healthcare, education, corporate, and government sectors in the Midwest and Southwest.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services (5413), Engineering Services (54133)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Services-Engineering Services (8711)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD), Construction Program Management (Multi-site/Portfolio) (IMAFAAAF)

Keywords

• Construction management services
• Design-build construction
• Commercial general contracting
• Preconstruction planning services
• Virtual design construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Milwaukee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Full-service construction management, general contracting, and design-build services for commercial, institutional, and government projects. Revenue is project-based, typically generated through competitive bidding and negotiated contracts for construction projects.
2. Preconstruction Services: Budgeting, estimating, real estate/site selection, planning, design, and project scheduling services prior to construction commencement.
3. Special Projects Group: Smaller-scale construction projects and specialized services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CG Schmidt is a fifth-generation, family-owned construction management firm offering an integrated suite of construction services including Preconstruction Services (budgeting, estimating, real estate/site selection, planning, design, scheduling, delivery methods), Master Planning with Referendum Services, Virtual Design & Construction utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), full-scale Construction Services (self-perform, lean construction, sustainable construction, LEED certification), and a Special Projects Group for smaller-scale and specialized work.

Product overview

CG Schmidt is a fifth-generation, family-owned construction management firm offering a comprehensive suite of construction services rather than a unified software product. The core offerings include Preconstruction Services (budgeting, estimating, planning, scheduling, delivery methods), Master Planning (with referendum services), Virtual Design & Construction utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM), full-scale Construction Services (self-perform, lean construction, sustainable construction, LEED certification), and a Special Projects Group. These services are delivered across diverse market sectors including K-12 Education, Higher Education, Healthcare, Senior Living, Multi-Family, Corporate Office, Industrial, Community, and Religious facilities in the Midwest and Southwest United States.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preconstruction Services Comprehensive preconstruction services including budgeting and estimating, real estate and site selection, planning and design, project scheduling, and delivery methods to prepare projects for successful construction execution.
• Master Planning Strategic master planning services including referendum services to help clients plan and fund large-scale construction projects through community engagement and voter approval processes.
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC) Advanced virtual design and construction services utilizing Building Information Modeling (BIM) to create digital representations of physical and functional characteristics of construction projects for improved planning and execution.
• Construction Services Full-service construction delivery including self-perform work, lean construction methodologies, sustainable construction practices, and LEED certification support for various building types and markets.
• Special Projects Group Dedicated group for special construction projects including smaller-scale renovations, tenant improvements, and unique construction needs that require specialized expertise and attention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Exceeded 25% diversity workforce goal by achieving 48% participation on Belle City Square Phase I project
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Racine Unified School District (RUSD)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 January 2022Partnership for youth apprenticeship program connecting students to construction careers. CG Schmidt provides opportunities for students to experience hands-on skilled trade work prior to graduating from high school through Wisconsin Youth Apprenticeship program.
• City of RacinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with City of Racine on workforce development initiatives. Sarah Dunn led integrated team that exceeded construction employment goals with small, minority-owned businesses and underrepresented populations. The Mayor of Racine adopted the model as standard workforce plan for development projects.
• HGA ArchitectscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnership on Kathy's House project - a 30,000 SF non-profit hospital guest house on Milwaukee Regional Medical Center campus.
• Groth Design GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm partnership on Cedarburg School District projects, including high school addition and renovation.
• Building2LearnminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner for youth apprenticeship programs connecting students with construction career opportunities.
• Carpenter's UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnion partnership for youth apprenticeship program providing skilled trade training and career pathways.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Boldt Company: Wisconsin-headquartered, privately held construction services firm serving healthcare, education, industrial, and commercial clients. Closest direct peer given similar Midwest roots, comparable size, and overlapping vertical specialization.
• J.H. Findorff & Son: Madison, Wisconsin-based construction management and general contracting firm with similar size, regional footprint, and education/healthcare/commercial focus. Direct head-to-head competitor on Wisconsin institutional projects.
• Kraus-Anderson: Minneapolis-based, family-owned construction management firm with comparable size and vertical mix across healthcare, education, and commercial. Closely comparable business model and Midwest regional focus.
• Pepper Construction: Midwest-focused, family-owned construction management and general contracting firm serving healthcare, education, and commercial clients across Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Strong operational and cultural parallel.
• Weitz Company: Privately held, employee-owned national construction firm with comparable healthcare, education, and commercial focus. Similar CM-led delivery model and mid-market positioning with overlapping target clients.

Broad incumbents

• M.A. Mortenson Company: Large, privately held national GC with deep healthcare and higher-education practices (including major academic medical centers). Competes with CG Schmidt on flagship institutional pursuits but at significantly larger scale.
• Gilbane Building Company: Privately held, family-owned national construction management firm with strong education and healthcare practices. Closest comparable in ownership structure and CM-led delivery, but operates at substantially greater scale and geographic reach.
• Clark Construction Group: Large national general contractor with deep higher-education and healthcare portfolios. Competes for marquee Midwest institutional projects though its primary footprint is East Coast and Mid-Atlantic.
• Walsh Construction: Chicago-based, family-owned general contractor with significant healthcare, education, and commercial practices. Competes with CG Schmidt on Wisconsin and regional Midwest institutional work at a larger scale.
• Hunt Construction Group (AECOM Hunt): Large national construction manager with strong healthcare and higher-education practices, now part of AECOM. Competes for major Midwest institutional projects as a much larger incumbent.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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