J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co

What J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co does

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co., Inc. is a privately held, family-owned general contractor headquartered in Marietta, Georgia, founded in 1982 by Jim Wilkerson. The firm provides a full suite of construction services — pre-construction planning, Design/Bid/Build, CM At-Risk with Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Design/Build, post-construction closeout — delivered across commercial, multi-family/mixed-use, historic restoration and adaptive reuse, sustainable (LEED and Earthcraft) building, concrete and heavy/industrial, public sector, educational, transportation, and environmental projects. Its customer base is regional and enterprise-oriented, serving developers (Columbia Residential, Fabric Developers, Jamestown/LP, The Benoit Group, Decatur East Phase II L.P.), architecture firms (Stevens & Wilkinson, Lord Aeck Sargent), and government/education clients (Atlanta Housing Authority, DeKalb County, Georgia Tech).

The company's operations are built on a BIM-centric platform using Revit, Navisworks, Revit MEP, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and 3DS Max for 3D coordination and clash detection, paired with an internally developed mobile field operations system that lets project teams complete RFIs, punch lists, daily reports, inspections, and time/invoice management from phones and tablets. A dedicated IT function, housed under a combined CFO/CTO role, manages this technology stack alongside HR and accounting.

JMW's revenue mechanics are project-based: competitive bidding for public-sector work (HUD, federal, military, municipal) and negotiated contracts or CM At-Risk GMP bids for private developers. The firm self-performs grading, concrete, and infrastructure work when it lowers project risk for owners. Marketing is portfolio- and relationship-driven, anchored by repeat clients (15+ years with Fabric Developers, 18+ years with Lord Aeck Sargent, 11+ years with Stevens & Wilkinson) and a dense collection of AGC Build Georgia and historic preservation awards. Geographic reach is concentrated in Georgia, with selected projects in Florida and North Carolina.

Name

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co

Legal name

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co., Inc.

Website

https://jmwilkerson.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co. is a Marietta, Georgia-based, family-owned general contractor founded in 1982, providing pre-construction, CM At-Risk, Design/Build, BIM, and sustainable construction services to enterprise developers, architects, and public-sector clients across the Southeastern United States.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Industrial Building Construction (23621), Structural Steel and Precast Concrete Contractors (23812), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Construction management at-risk
• Design-build construction
• Historic restoration services
• Sustainable building construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Marietta

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: JMW provides general contracting services from Design/Bid/Build to negotiated contracts. Revenue is generated through construction project fees based on fixed-price bids, cost-plus arrangements, and Construction Manager At-Risk (CM At-Risk) delivery methods where they deliver projects within a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP). The company self-performs grading, concrete, and infrastructure work when it makes sense for the project, providing a better single source of responsibility for owners.
2. CM At-Risk Delivery: Construction Manager At-Risk delivery method where JMW acts as consultant during design phase providing pricing, construction staging and advisement, then develops and administers bid packages, manages labor, provides project budget management and overall project coordination. JMW guarantees a maximum price (GMP) and timeline, with their compensation structured around managing costs within that ceiling.
3. Design/Build Services: Integrated design-build partnerships working on both large and small projects with tight schedules. The company is committed to providing the earliest possible project completion and most competitive pricing through collaborative team approach between Owner, Contractor and Designers throughout the entire project.
4. Pre-Construction Services: Early planning efforts focused on managing controllable variables of design and construction including design and owner reviews, value engineering, constructibility reviews, long lead procurement of materials/equipment, and trade partner evaluation and bidding. These services support the main construction revenue stream.
5. Post-Construction Services: Comprehensive closeout services including Building Owner Manuals, building systems training, and warranty management continuing after project completion. Trade partners provide one-year written guarantees with JMW facilitating defect investigations and corrections.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

J.M. Wilkerson Construction is a general contracting firm that delivers commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public sector construction projects across the Southeastern United States. Services span Pre-Construction Planning, Construction Manager At-Risk (GMP) delivery, Design/Build, BIM-enabled construction, LEED/Earthcraft Sustainable Building, and Post-Construction closeout. The firm self-performs grading, concrete, and infrastructure work and serves clients through competitive bidding, negotiated contracts, and CM At-Risk GMP arrangements.

Product overview

J.M. Wilkerson Construction Co. is a general contracting firm providing a comprehensive suite of construction services organized across pre-construction, construction, and post-construction phases. The core service offerings include Pre-Construction Services, CM At-Risk delivery, Design/Build, BIM (Building Information Modeling), Sustainability/Green Building, Construction Services, and Post Construction Services. The company specializes in complex projects requiring advanced planning and teamwork, with particular expertise in commercial and heavy/industrial projects in Southeastern markets. Their BIM capabilities utilize industry-standard software including Revit Architecture, Navis Works, Revit Structure, Auto CAD, Revit MEP, QTO, Auto CAD Civil 3D, and 3DS Max Design.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Early planning services that manage controllable design and construction variables including budget, quality control, cost and schedule management, design reviews, value engineering, constructibility reviews, long lead procurement, and trade partner evaluation and bidding. Targeted at project owners and developers in commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and public sector projects across the Southeastern US.
• CM At-Risk (Construction Manager At-Risk) Delivery Delivery method in which JMW acts as consultant during the design phase providing pricing, construction staging and advisement, then develops and administers bid packages, manages labor, provides project budget management and overall coordination. JMW guarantees a maximum price (GMP) and timeline with compensation structured around managing costs within that ceiling. Targeted at owners of large, complex commercial, institutional, and public projects.
• Design/Build Services Integrated design and construction services with collaborative team approach between Owner, Contractor and Designers throughout the entire project. Targeted at owners needing tight schedule completion with quality workmanship at competitive pricing across large and small projects.
• Construction Services (General Contracting) General contracting services from Design/Bid/Build to negotiated contracts including schedule management, cost control, and subcontractor management. JMW self-performs grading, concrete, and infrastructure work when beneficial, providing a single source of responsibility for owners. Targeted at commercial, industrial, educational, healthcare, government, and mixed-use developers in the Southeastern US.
• Post-Construction Services Comprehensive closeout documentation including Building Owner's Manual, building systems training, and warranty management after project completion. Trade partners provide one-year written guarantees with JMW facilitating defect investigations and corrections. Targeted at project owners needing structured project handover.
• Sustainability / Green Building Services Sustainable construction services including LEED and Earthcraft certified projects. JMW has delivered over $97.6 million in LEED projects and over $63 million in Earthcraft projects, with LEED-accredited professionals on staff. Targeted at developers, owners, and public agencies pursuing green building certification.
• BIM (Building Information Modeling) Services BIM-enabled 3D modeling services for concept, design, and construction visualization, enabling coordination, cost prediction, conflict resolution, and data extraction before construction begins. Software stack includes Revit Architecture, NavisWorks, Revit Structure, Revit MEP, AutoCAD Full Suite, QTO, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and 3DS Max Design. Targeted at project owners and design teams needing clash detection and pre-construction coordination.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over $500 million in construction completed since 1982
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Safety Consultants USAsupportImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerThird-party safety consultant that works with JMW's HR/Safety Director Ruthie Smith to conduct project site inspections, job analysis, safety reports, and safety training. This partnership supports JMW's safety culture and OSHA compliance requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DPR Construction: National technical builder with Southeast commercial, healthcare, and higher-education operations. Increasingly active in Atlanta mixed-use and sustainability-focused work that overlaps JMW's LEED specialty.
• Skanska USA: Major international GC with active Southeast operations focused on commercial, healthcare, and education. Pursues sustainability-certified projects similar to JMW's LEED portfolio but at much larger scale.
• Turner Construction Company: Largest commercial GC in the US with established Atlanta and Southeast presence. Pursues larger commercial, healthcare, and education projects that overlap with JMW's portfolio at the upper end of project size.
• HITT Contracting: National GC with strong base building, tenant interiors, and mission-critical expertise. Competes for similar commercial tenant interior and renovation work in Atlanta and other Southeast markets.
• Balfour Beatty US: National GC with significant Southeast operations including commercial, education, and public sector work. Competes for larger projects in JMW's geography but operates at meaningfully greater scale and capital base.

Regional players

• New South Construction: Atlanta-based general contractor with strong multifamily, mixed-use, and historic renovation portfolio. Direct comparable to JMW in size, Southeast focus, and project mix.

Direct peers

• Choate Construction Company: Southeast regional general contractor headquartered in Atlanta with similar commercial, mixed-use, healthcare, and industrial project portfolio. Directly competes for similar private and negotiated contract work in the same geography.
• Juneau Construction Company: Atlanta-based general contractor with strong multifamily, mixed-use, and historic renovation portfolio. Closely comparable niche overlap including adaptive reuse, affordable housing, and urban infill projects in Georgia.
• Brasfield & Gorrie: One of the largest privately held GC firms in the Southeast, headquartered in Birmingham, AL with major Atlanta presence. Competes for similar commercial, healthcare, industrial, and mixed-use work across JMW's footprint.
• Holder Construction: Atlanta-based commercial general contractor where founder Jim Wilkerson spent ten years before founding JMW. Similar commercial/industrial mix in the Southeast with comparable project delivery methods and self-perform capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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