Montana Construction

What Montana Construction does

Montana Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1993 and headquartered in Lodi, New Jersey, operating across the Tri-state area of New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The company executes four core service lines — utility construction (water, sewer, storm drainage), heavy highway construction (demolition, concrete, paving), site development (clearing, GPS-guided grading, rock excavation, dredging), and 24/7 emergency response — augmented by specialty services such as lead service line replacement, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation (UV CIPP lining, pipe bursting, slip-lining), hydrovac excavation, infrared asphalt repair, JETVAC/CCTV inspection, and engineered slide-rail shoring for deep urban excavation.

The company operates an owned fleet of over 300 pieces of construction equipment deployed across 22 self-performed crews, and maintains three operational yards (Lodi, Union, and Red Bank) to support rapid mobilization. Technical differentiation centers on physically demanding work in constrained urban environments, exemplified by the installation of 880 feet of 36–72 inch combined sewer at depths up to 32 feet adjacent to active NJ Transit rail lines, and the construction of New Jersey's largest Combined Sewer Overflow storage tank (5 million gallon capacity) for North Bergen MUA.

The business model is project-based, with revenue generated through negotiated and competitively bid contracts with municipal governments, utility authorities (e.g., NJ American Water, North Bergen MUA), state agencies (NJ DEP), and private developers/general contractors (e.g., Turner Construction on NJPAC). Pricing is quote-driven per project with multi-year contract cadence. The company is led by three siblings — Lisa S. Ballerini (President), Vincent Santaite (Vice President), and Dominic Santaite Jr. (Chief Operations Officer) — and holds WBENC and Pennsylvania Home State WBE certifications that provide preferential access to set-aside public-sector contracts. Stated annual sales exceed $100 million across a workforce of 220–275+ employees.

Name

Montana Construction

Legal name

Montana Construction

Website

https://montanaconstructioninc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Montana Construction is a family-owned heavy civil contractor founded in 1993 in Lodi, NJ, serving municipalities, utility authorities, and private developers across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania with utility construction, heavy highway, site development, 24/7 emergency response, and trenchless rehabilitation services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Utility System Construction (2371), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237)

SIC

Water, Sewer, Pipeline, Comm & Power Line Construction (1623), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rehabilitation, Lining & Renewal (Pipe Relining, Trenchless Rehab, Asset Renewal) (IMAFAGAL)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Utility infrastructure
• Underground utility construction
• Sewer and water main construction
• Site development services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lodi

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Services: Montana Construction generates revenue through project-based contracts for municipal and private clients across utility construction, heavy highway, site development, and specialty services. Revenue is driven by large-scale infrastructure projects (often multi-million dollar municipal contracts) as well as time-and-materials emergency repair engagements. The company has achieved annual sales over $100 million.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Montana Construction is a self-performing heavy civil and utility infrastructure contractor that installs, rehabilitates, and maintains water mains, sanitary and storm sewers, roadways, and site grading for municipalities, utility authorities, and private developers across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The firm is differentiated by 24/7 emergency mobilization, trenchless rehabilitation technologies, owned equipment fleet of 300+ pieces, and WBENC-certified woman-owned status enabling public-sector contract access.

Product overview

Montana Construction is a family-owned heavy civil construction company founded in 1993, offering a comprehensive suite of infrastructure construction services across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The company's service portfolio centers on four core offerings: Utility Construction (covering water, sewer, and storm drainage systems), Heavy Highway Construction (demolition, concrete, and paving), Site Development (excavation, grading, rock removal, and dredging), and 24/7 Emergency Services. These core services are supported by specialized capabilities including lead service line replacement, trenchless pipeline rehabilitation (CIPP lining, UV lateral lining), HYDROVAC excavation, infrared asphalt repairs, and comprehensive sewer cleaning and maintenance. The company operates a fleet of over 300 equipment pieces and employs more than 275 workers across three New Jersey locations (Lodi, Union, and Red Bank).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Utility Construction Services Comprehensive installation, repair, and rehabilitation of underground utility infrastructure including water mains, sanitary sewers, storm drainage, leachate lines, force mains, electric, and gas pipelines for municipalities, developers, and industrial clients across the Tri-state area.
• Heavy Highway Construction Highway infrastructure construction services including demolition, concrete work (bridge decks, curb ramps, median barriers), road paving, tunneling, and landfill-type projects for municipal and state transportation clients.
• Site Development Full-spectrum site preparation including land clearing, GPS-guided grading, rock excavation, dredging, and stormwater management basin construction for private developers, commercial property owners, and general contractors.
• 24/7 Emergency Construction Services Round-the-clock emergency response to infrastructure failures including ruptured water mains, collapsed sewer lines, and storm-damaged pipes, with rapid mobilization of fully equipped crews and emergency vehicles including holidays.
• Lead Service Line Replacement Industry-approved removal of outdated lead service lines and installation of corrosion-resistant, recyclable pipe materials to prevent toxic runoff and ensure clean drinking water delivery for municipalities and water utilities.
• Trenchless Pipeline Rehabilitation No-dig pipe repair technologies including cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) lining with UV curing, pipe bursting, and slip-lining to restore sewer laterals and mains with minimal surface disruption.
• HYDROVAC / Non-Destructive Excavation Non-destructive hydro-excavation using pressurized water and vacuum technology to safely expose underground utilities without risking damage to existing infrastructure.
• Infrared Asphalt Repair Infrared asphalt repair process that reheats existing pavement and integrates new material to create a uniform, seamless, durable surface that blends with surrounding roadways and eliminates joints.
• Water Main Installation & Repair End-to-end water distribution solutions including trenchless pipe replacement, meter vaults, pump stations, fire hydrants, and service lines with pressure testing and disinfection for municipalities and water utilities.
• Sewer Installation & Rehabilitation Complete sewer construction services including force main installation, sewer lining, manhole installation and rehabilitation, JETVAC/CCTV inspection, and shoring systems for deep installations up to 72-inch RCP at 32-foot depths.
• Storm Drainage Systems Stormwater management solutions including catch basin installation, culvert installation, storm drain systems, and detention/retention basin construction for flood protection and CSO management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Emergency water main break repairs completed rapidly with crews arriving on-site quickly to secure sites and begin critical repairs, minimizing community downtime.
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers13 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• North Bergen Municipal Utilities AuthoritycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorth Bergen MUA engaged Montana Construction for the construction of New Jersey's largest Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) storage tank — a 5 million gallon facility at 85th Street and Tonnelle Avenue designed to capture and store combined sewage during heavy rain to prevent overflows into local waterways.
• New Jersey American WatercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana Construction works alongside New Jersey American Water to deliver lead service line replacements across New Jersey communities. The partnership encompasses excavation, installation of new copper service lines, and street restoration, protecting public health and ensuring regulatory compliance with lead pipe replacement mandates.
• CP EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana Construction partners with CP Engineering for lead service line replacement programs, combining Montana's construction expertise with CP Engineering's engineering and program management capabilities to deliver comprehensive lead service removal projects.
• Turner Construction Company, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMontana Construction was contracted by Turner Construction Company, the general contractor for the NJPAC major mixed-use expansion in Newark, NJ. Montana installed 880 feet of combined sewer (36–72 inch RCP at 32-foot depths) and 3,160 feet of 12-inch water main as part of the complex, highly staged project adjacent to NJ Transit rail line.
• New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJ DEP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMontana Construction is performing critical water main tie-ins, sanitary connections, and stormwater drainage expansion for the Essex-Hudson Greenway — a project under NJ DEP's Urban State Parks Initiatives — integrating the nine-mile linear park into Newark's existing utility infrastructure.
• CDM SmithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCDM Smith award for the Newark LSL (Lead Service Line) Replacement Program — CMAA Project Achievement Award recognized the collaborative effort in accelerating lead service line replacement in New Jersey communities.
• Utility & Transportation Contractors Association (UTCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMontana Construction maintains an active leadership role in UTCA, with Lisa Ballerini serving as President. UTCA is a leading trade association for utility and transportation contractors in New Jersey, providing networking, advocacy, and industry development. Montana sponsors association events including the UTCA Annual Convention.
• NUCA NJ (National Utility Contractors Association of New Jersey)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMontana Construction is a member and past leader of NUCA NJ, with Vincent Santaite having served as President. NUCA NJ organizes events including Dozer Day NJ, bringing together industry professionals and providing community visibility. Montana sponsors and participates in these events.
• New Jersey Section AWWA (American Water Works Association)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMontana Construction served as Title Sponsor of the Annual New Jersey Section AWWA Water For People Golf Outing — a philanthropy event supporting Water For People's mission to improve access to safe water and sanitation globally. This sponsorship provides networking with water industry professionals and demonstrates community commitment.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• J. Fletcher Creamer & Son: New Jersey-based heavy civil and utility contractor providing water, sewer, and underground infrastructure services to municipalities and private clients — directly comparable in geography, customer base, and core utility construction scope.
• Ferreira Construction: New Jersey-headquartered heavy civil and utility construction firm operating across the Tri-state area with similar municipal client focus, water/sewer/stormwater capabilities, and emergency response services.
• Northeast Remsco Construction: New Jersey-based water, sewer, and underground utility contractor serving municipal and private clients across the Northeast — comparable in scope of utility installation, rehabilitation, and emergency response work.
• Spiniello Companies: New Jersey-headquartered utility contractor specializing in water main rehabilitation, sewer lining, and underground infrastructure — directly overlaps Montana's trenchless CIPP and water/sewer installation services.
• Hall Construction Co. New Jersey-based heavy/highway and utility contractor serving municipal and private clients across the region — comparable geographic footprint and water/sewer/site development service mix.
• CRJ Contracting Corp. Tri-state heavy civil and utility construction firm with overlapping water, sewer, and site development capabilities serving municipal clients in NJ/NY/PA.
• T. Moriarty & Son: New York-based heavy civil and utility contractor serving municipal and private clients in the greater NY/NJ metro — comparable regional positioning and underground utility construction scope.
• Petillo Construction Corp. New Jersey site development and utility construction firm with comparable municipal and private developer client base, heavy equipment fleet, and underground utility installation capabilities.

Broad incumbents

• Sterling Infrastructure: Large publicly-traded heavy civil construction company operating e-infrastructure, transportation, and building solutions nationwide — offers overlapping water/sewer/stormwater and site development capabilities at significantly greater scale.
• Granite Construction: National heavy civil contractor with extensive water resources, transportation, and specialty construction capabilities — competes for larger municipal infrastructure contracts across Montana's Tri-state footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/montanaconstructionlodinj
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/montana-construction-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/montanaconstructioncorp

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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