C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC

What C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC does

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC is a privately-held heavy-civil and marine contractor founded in 1980 and headquartered in Grove City, Ohio. The firm specializes in complex infrastructure projects including bridges (welded steel girder, cable-stayed, long-span steel truss, precast concrete, segmental), marine structures (lock chambers, gate structures, dams, piers, industrial docks), and deep-foundation construction (drilled shafts, large-diameter driven steel piling, micro-piles, cofferdams). Underlying capability rests on owned specialized equipment — including floating plants, batch plants, and dredges (notably 'The General') — and approximately four decades of accumulated domain expertise, evidenced by a 2013 world-record Osterberg Cell Load Test and multiple national awards.

The company serves primarily government buyers — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (multiple districts), Tennessee Valley Authority, state DOTs (Ohio, Kentucky, Arkansas), and municipal agencies (City of Columbus) — alongside a smaller base of private enterprise clients in energy (General Electric, American Municipal Power, Marathon Petroleum). It operates as prime contractor, joint-venture partner, or subcontractor across projects valued from roughly $3 million to over $180 million, secured via competitive bidding (Sales/Estimating lead: Will Kennedy, P.E.). Marquee project wins include five major bridges spanning the Ohio River and four cable-stayed bridges, with notable projects such as the $182M Jefferson Lakefront Pumping Stations, $154M Smithland Hydroelectric Power House, and $100.8M White River Bridge (via Parsons/Mahan JV).

The business model is project-based fixed-price contracting with revenue tied to long-duration construction milestones; the firm also deploys a wholly-owned subsidiary, Aquarius Marine, LLC, dedicated to marine and lock/dam renovation work. Geographic execution spans the Midwest, Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, and South U.S. regions. Leadership consists of two named Managing Partners (McCrae and Yancer, since February 2011), with P.E.-credentialed technical leadership over Sales/Estimating and Engineering functions.

Name

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC

Legal name

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC

Website

https://cjmahan.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC is a privately-held, Ohio-based heavy-civil and marine contractor founded in 1980, specializing in bridges, locks, dams, deep foundations, and marine structures for government agencies (USACE, state DOTs, TVA) and select private energy clients via competitive bidding.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil and Marine Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Foundation, Structure, and Building Exterior Contractors (2381)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works General Contracting (IMAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Marine construction services
• Bridge construction contractors
• Deep foundation construction
• Infrastructure construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Columbus

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy-Civil Construction Contracts: Revenue generated through fixed-price contracts for large-scale infrastructure projects including bridges, lock and dam structures, marine facilities, and heavy civil projects. Projects range from approximately $3 million to over $100 million per contract.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC is a heavy-civil and marine contractor that self-performs the design and construction of complex bridges (welded steel girder, cable-stayed, truss, precast concrete, and segmental), marine structures (lock chambers, gate structures, dams, piers, industrial docks, cofferdams), deep foundations (drilled shafts, driven steel piling, micro-piles, spread footings), and select commercial buildings. The firm serves federal agencies, state departments of transportation, municipal authorities, and energy-sector enterprises primarily across the eastern half of the United States.

Product overview

C.J. Mahan Construction Company, LLC is a heavy-civil and marine contractor providing specialized construction services. The company operates four core service offerings: Bridge Construction Services (including cable-stayed, truss, and segmental bridges), Marine Structures (locks, dams, docks, cofferdams), Heavy Civil Construction (deep foundations, drilled shafts, piling), and Commercial Construction. Projects span major infrastructure work including five bridges spanning the Ohio River, four cable stay bridges, and civil structures throughout Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, and Tennessee.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridge Construction Services Heavy-civil bridge construction including welded steel girder, cable-stayed steel and concrete, long-span steel truss, railroad, precast concrete, and concrete segmental bridges, frequently involving marine-based construction operations over navigable waterways. Targeted at state DOTs, federal agencies, and infrastructure owner-operators.
• Marine Structures Construction Construction of lock chambers, gate structures, dams, piers and industrial docks, barge loading facilities, and deep-water cofferdams, primarily for federal agencies (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, TVA) and energy-sector marine terminals.
• Heavy Civil Construction Services Construction of deep, heavy-capacity foundations including drilled shafts, large-diameter driven steel piling, driven steel piles, micro-piles, and large reinforced concrete spread footings, typically as an enabling scope for bridges, marine structures, and industrial facilities.
• Commercial Construction Services Commercial building construction services including industrial facilities and office structures for private enterprise and government clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 280,000+ man hours without an OSHA Recordable Incident on GIWW Sector Gate project
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ParsonscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 November 2016Parsons/Mahan Joint Venture formed for the $100.8M White River Bridge Replacement Project in Arkansas. Parsons acts as prime contractor and lead partner; C.J. Mahan is construction partner for this significant infrastructure project.
• Odebrecht ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Partnership with Oxfam for $182M Jefferson Lakefront Pumping Stations project as part of USACE's $14 billion Greater New Orleans Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction System. Mahan responsible for all field operations and construction engineering.
• Odebrecht ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerC.J. Mahan partnered with Oxfam Construction to build the LPV 9.2 Fronting Protection and Breakwater Modification project, which won the 2014 ENR Regional Best Project Award.
• Thalle ConstructionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn partnership with Thalle Construction for Kentucky Dam Miter Gate Install ($6.08M), negotiating change order with USACE for fabrication and erection of upstream miter gates.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• American Bridge Company: Specialty bridge and heavy-civil contractor with deep expertise in complex bridge erection including cable-stayed and segmental bridges. Direct competitor to Mahan on signature long-span and river-crossing projects.
• Traylor Bros., Inc. Heavy-civil and marine contractor specializing in bridges, underground construction, and marine foundations. Traylor competes directly with Mahan on USACE, Ohio River, and inland waterway infrastructure projects and runs a similar self-perform model.
• Kokosing Construction Company: Ohio-based heavy-civil and industrial contractor with strong bridge and marine presence in the Midwest. Kokosing is a regional competitor on Ohio DOT, ODOT, and adjacent state transportation infrastructure.
• Massman Construction Co. Heavy-civil contractor with deep marine and lock/dam expertise, particularly on inland river systems. Massman is a frequent JV partner and competitor on USACE mega-projects like lock and dam rehabilitation.
• The Ruhlin Company: Ohio-based heavy-civil contractor focused on bridges, marine structures, and lock/dam projects. Ruhlin is a direct competitor on USACE, Ohio DOT, and inland waterway work in the Midwest.
• Manson Construction Co. Marine construction and dredging contractor with heavy-civil capabilities. Comparable to Mahan's marine and foundation specialties, particularly on USACE coastal and inland waterway projects.
• Orion Marine Group: Marine construction specialist focused on docks, piers, and bridge over-water construction. Orion competes directly with Mahan's marine-based construction delivery on navigable waterway projects.
• Walsh Construction / The Walsh Group: Large national heavy-civil and building contractor with significant bridge and marine portfolio. Walsh competes with Mahan on state DOT bridge bids and federal hurricane-protection and lock projects.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction Incorporated: National heavy-civil contractor with significant bridge, marine, and water resources portfolios. Competes with Mahan on state DOT and USACE projects but operates at far larger scale and national footprint.
• Great Lakes Dredging & Dock Corporation: Largest U.S. marine dredging contractor with growing heavy-civil presence. Overlaps with Mahan's marine and waterway expertise but at a much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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