Ranger Pipelines

Name

Ranger Pipelines

Legal name

Ranger Pipelines, Inc.

Website

https://rangerpipelines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Underground Pipeline Construction Services

NAICS

Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (23711), Water and Sewer Line and Related Structures Construction (237110), Oil and Gas Pipeline and Related Structures Construction (23712)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Water & Wastewater Pipeline Construction (Mains, Force Mains, Interceptors) (IMAFAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pump Stations, Lift Stations & Booster Stations Construction (IMAFAGAD), Water Conveyance Tunnels & Large-Diameter Pressure Mains (Long-Distance) (TLAGAHAI), Water & Wastewater Pipeline Pumping/Booster Stations & Pressure Management (Conveyance) (TLAGAHAJ)

Keywords

• Underground pipeline construction
• Water transmission infrastructure
• Seismic pipeline rehabilitation
• Heavy civil construction
• Design-build contracting

Headquarters

HQ city

San Francisco

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heavy Underground Infrastructure Construction: Project-based revenue from construction contracts for water systems, sewer systems, hydronic systems, civil roadway, and mechanical projects for government and municipal clients. Revenue is earned through fixed-price contracts and cost-plus arrangements on public works projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ranger Pipelines is a heavy underground infrastructure construction general contractor that builds water transmission, sewer, hydronic, and dry utility systems for government agencies, municipalities, and water districts. The company provides pipeline construction using conventional and trenchless methods (pipe bursting, micro tunnel, jack & bore, directional drilling), mechanical installations at treatment plants and pump stations, reservoir and tank construction, streetscape improvements, and emergency response services. Projects are secured through competitive bidding on public works contracts across Northern California.

Product overview

Ranger Pipelines is a heavy underground infrastructure construction company offering a comprehensive portfolio of pipeline construction and civil engineering services. The core offering consists of pipeline construction services (wastewater, water transmission/distribution, hydronic piping, overflow pipelines using trenchless and traditional methods), mechanical services (water treatment plants, pump stations), reservoirs and tanks construction, streetscape improvements, hydronic piping systems, gas transmission/distribution, dry utilities (electric, telecommunications), and emergency work services. The Progressive Design-Build service is offered as an innovative project delivery method that complements traditional construction services. The company operates primarily in Northern California serving municipal and private clients with projects ranging from $1 million to over $60 million in contract value.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pipeline Construction Services Construction of utility infrastructure including wastewater, water transmission/distribution, hydronic piping, and overflow pipelines using trenchless and conventional installation methods such as pipe bursting, micro tunnel, jack & bore, and directional drilling, including seismic rehabilitation. Built for government agencies, water districts, municipalities, and developers requiring heavy underground pipeline construction.
• Mechanical Services Construction and installation of water treatment plants, booster pump stations, sewage lift stations, large capacity water and wastewater pump stations, and storm water pumping facilities for water utilities and municipalities.
• Reservoirs and Tanks Services Construction of structural steel water tanks (above grade), reinforced concrete tanks (above and below grade), and reservoir roof retrofits for water storage projects serving water utilities.
• Streetscape Services Urban infrastructure improvements including utility coordination, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, green infrastructure, street furniture and amenities, and ADA safety and accessibility compliance for municipalities and developers.
• Hydronic Piping Systems Design, installation, and maintenance of hydronic piping systems including boilers, heat exchangers, pumps, and controls for optimal temperature control and energy consumption in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities.
• Gas Transmission & Distribution Design, installation, and maintenance of large-scale gas systems including gas pipeline installation, equipment integration, leak detection and repair, and emergency services for industrial environments.
• Dry Utilities Design, installation, and maintenance of electric distribution, telecommunications infrastructure, gas distribution systems, and utility coordination for commercial, industrial, and residential projects.
• Emergency Work Services Around-the-clock emergency response for urgent situations including utility disruptions, system failures, and natural disaster damage, with focus on rapid response and minimizing downtime for utilities, municipalities, and private owners.
• Progressive Design-Build Innovative project delivery method combining design-build advantages with increased flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement; features phased design and construction, early team involvement, transparency, and a focus on value engineering and sustainable design practices for public agency and municipal clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 700+ pipeline projects successfully completed in Northern California over 40+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kennedy/Jenks ConsultantscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Southern Loop Pipeline project ($37.7M), providing design and engineering oversight for EBMUD water transmission pipeline spanning 11 miles between San Ramon and Castro Valley
• HDR Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Nunes Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project ($8.3M), providing design services for critical upgrades to the 4.5 MGD plant serving Half Moon Bay
• Brown & CaldwellcoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Fruitridge Road Sewer Pipeline Rehabilitation ($26.5M), providing design and engineering services for major sewer construction project in Sacramento
• West Yost AssociatescoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for North Valley Regional Recycled Water Program Turlock Component ($27.5M), supporting design of 7.2 miles of 42-inch diameter recycled water pipeline
• Carollo EngineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Water Pollution Control Plant Site Preparation Project ($27.5M) in Sunnyvale, providing design services for comprehensive underground piping upgrade
• Carollo EngineerscoreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Penitencia Delivery Main & Force Main Retrofit ($22.9M), providing design for seismic retrofit of water delivery infrastructure for Santa Clara Valley Water District
• Jacobs Engineering Group Inc.coreTechnology or IntegrationEngineering consultant for Mission Bay Block 23A Site Utility Loop ($9.8M), providing design oversight for UCSF campus utility infrastructure including chilled water, steam, and sanitary systems
• Walsh ConstructioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner for Van Ness Bus Rapid Transit Project ($29.6M), collaborating on underground infrastructure upgrades on two-mile stretch of Van Ness Avenue in San Francisco
• KitchellminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management partner for Homestead High School Boiler Room Modifications ($1.3M), providing project oversight for Fremont Union High School District infrastructure upgrades
• UCSF Capital Programs & Facilities ManagementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClient and project partner for Mission Bay Utilities & Distribution Phases 1 and 2 ($37.6M combined), providing steam, chilled water, and utility infrastructure for UCSF Mission Bay campus expansion
• Webcor BuildersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for Lincoln Centre Biotech Campus ($6.6M), collaborating on biomedical campus utility installation in South San Francisco
• SFPUC Engineering and Design BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering partner for Crystal Springs Pipelines No. 2 Replacement ($34.1M), providing oversight for APWA award-winning seismic retrofit project spanning multiple cities
• Harris & AssociatesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConstruction management partner for Downtown Utility Undergrounding Pittsburg ($6.3M), providing project oversight for utility undergrounding project

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mountain Cascade, Inc. California-based heavy underground utility and pipeline contractor serving municipal water, sewer, and storm drain clients across Northern California with similar trenchless installation and open-cut excavation capabilities.
• Sukut Construction, LLC: Heavy civil and underground utility contractor headquartered in California with extensive water/wastewater pipeline experience and similar expertise in shoring, dewatering, and difficult ground conditions.
• Myers & Sons Construction, LP: California-based specialty pipeline contractor with strong public works water and wastewater pipeline portfolio, directly comparable in trenchless and large-diameter installation methods.
• Teichert Construction: Sacramento-based heavy civil contractor with deep Northern California water/sewer pipeline and site utility presence serving the same municipal water districts and developers as Ranger.
• Steve P. Rados, Inc. Long-established Southern and Central California pipeline and underground utility contractor focused on water, sewer, and storm drain construction for public agencies. Comparable in core pipeline self-performance and public works bidding model.

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction Incorporated: Large publicly traded heavy civil contractor with significant Northern California water and sewer pipeline operations and frequently competes for the same public agency contracts as Ranger.
• Kiewit Infrastructure West Co. Major national heavy civil contractor with strong California water/wastewater and tunneling operations, often pursuing the same large municipal pipeline and treatment plant projects.
• Tutor Perini Corporation: Large publicly traded heavy civil contractor pursuing California public works water, sewer, and transit projects; a broad-incumbent competitor rather than pipeline-specialist.
• Walsh Construction Company: National heavy civil and transit contractor with California operations (and an existing Ranger joint venture partner on the Van Ness BRT project) that competes on multi-million-dollar public works underground utility scopes.
• Shimmick Construction Company, Inc. Northern California-rooted heavy civil contractor (now AECOM Shimmick JV for major projects) that competes on water infrastructure and large public works, including transit and treatment plant scopes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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