R&M Consultants, Inc.

What R&M Consultants, Inc. does

R&M Consultants, Inc. is an Alaska-based, employee-owned professional services consulting firm founded in 1969 that provides civil engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, and construction administration services. The firm operates 24 distinct service lines — including airports, surface transportation, geotechnical, geology, GIS, hydrographic, hydrology, land surveying, materials testing, NEPA compliance, permitting, utilities, and waterfront — and supports infrastructure projects from concept through construction. Its technology stack relies on industry-standard tools such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, multibeam echosounder systems, LiDAR, UAS/drones, and an AASHTO-accredited, USACE-certified materials testing laboratory; the firm also holds CMMC Level 2 certification enabling federal CUI work. Nearly 95% of revenue derives from public-sector clients including the Alaska DOT&PF, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, FAA, Municipality of Anchorage, Alaska Energy Authority, Port of Alaska, Alaska Railroad, the National Science Foundation Antarctic Program, and the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, with the remainder from private-sector clients such as Alaska Airlines and Alyeska Pipeline. The firm is led by CEO Len Story with VPs Tim Grier (Engineering) and Bill Preston (Geomatics), plus Group Managers across each service line, and operates from offices in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, and Wasilla. Revenue is generated through project-based, multi-year professional service contracts quoted per scope, with no publicly disclosed pricing tiers; the firm does not disclose revenue or external funding and is privately held.

Name

R&M Consultants, Inc.

Legal name

R&M Consultants, Inc.

Website

https://rmconsult.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

R&M Consultants, Inc. is an Alaska-based, employee-owned civil engineering firm founded in 1969 that delivers 24 professional service lines — surveying, geotechnical, environmental, design, and construction administration — to federal, state, and local government clients statewide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Civil Engineering Services

NAICS

Specialized Design Services (5414), Environmental Consulting Services (54162)

SIC

Services-Engineering, Accounting, Research, Management (8700)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Civil engineering services
• Land surveying services
• Geotechnical engineering
• Environmental consulting
• Construction administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Anchorage

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Professional Consulting Services: Fee-for-service consulting engagements for engineering, surveying, planning, environmental, and construction administration services. Projects range from small site assessments to large infrastructure projects. Revenue generated through professional service contracts with government agencies and private clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

R&M Consultants provides multi-discipline civil engineering, surveying, environmental, planning, permitting, and construction administration consulting services across Alaska. The firm delivers 24 distinct professional service lines that together cover the full infrastructure lifecycle from planning through construction, with deep specialization in cold region design solutions for federal, state, local, and tribal government clients (approximately 95% of work is for public agencies), plus a small share of private-sector clients.

Product overview

R&M Consultants, Inc. is an Alaska-based, employee-owned professional services consulting firm founded in 1969. The company operates as a multi-discipline service firm offering 24 distinct professional service lines that work together to deliver comprehensive infrastructure solutions. The core services portfolio includes Airports, Construction Administration, Contaminated Sites, Geology, Geotechnical, GIS, Grant Writing, Hydrographic, Hydrology, Land Development, Land Surveying, Materials Testing, NEPA, Parks & Trails, Permitting, Planning, Public Involvement, Remote Sensing, Right of Way, Site Development, Special Inspections, Surface Transportation, Utilities, and Waterfront services. The firm specializes in cold region design solutions and serves clients throughout Alaska's challenging environmental conditions, with approximately 95% of work performed for public clients including federal, state, and local government agencies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Airports Services Comprehensive airport project services from planning through construction, including surveying, geotechnical investigations, site civil and coastal improvements, structural design, environmental documents, permitting, and construction support for runways, taxiways, aprons, hangars, and navigation systems.
• Construction Administration Construction engineering, administration, and inspection services supporting highway, bridge, airport, railroad, utility, and vertical structure construction throughout Alaska, including on-site owner's representative, claim mitigation, and project closeout.
• Contaminated Sites Services Environmental services to investigate and address contaminated sites, including Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments, site characterizations, soil and water sampling, remediation, UST decommissioning, and PFAS investigation.
• Geology Services Geological services including geologic mapping, terrain unit mapping, permafrost evaluation, geotechnical asset management, geologic hazard assessment, geophysical surveys, and subsurface investigations for Alaska infrastructure projects.
• Geotechnical Services Geotechnical engineering services including foundation evaluation and design, retaining wall designs, slope stability modeling, seismic hazard assessments, thermal modeling, pavement design, and liquefaction analysis for Alaska's challenging environment.
• GIS Services GIS mapping, analysis, and interactive mapping applications including geodatabase design, data conversion and management, web map services, geospatial data modeling, digital cartography, automated geoprocessing, and ArcGIS StoryMap development.
• Grant Writing Services Grant development services including grant research, strategy development, narrative drafting, technical review, graphic design, and project management to secure funding for Alaska infrastructure projects.
• Hydrographic Services Hydrographic surveying including multibeam and single beam bathymetry, backscatter seafloor imaging, tidal determinations, coastal positioning, and marine design support by NSPS/THSOA Certified Master Hydrographers.
• Hydrology Services Water resources services including hydrologic analyses, flood studies, erosion analyses, hydraulic analyses, stream restoration, and hydraulic design for stream crossing structures and storm drain systems.
• Land Development Services Land development services including land use and zoning analysis, entitlement applications, subdivision design and survey, development feasibility studies, and zoning code compliance.
• Land Surveying Services Professional surveying services including ALTA/Land Title, boundary, geodetic control, engineering design, right of way surveys, platting, hydrographic, topographic, aeronautical, 3D laser scanning, and subsurface utility surveys.
• Materials Testing Services Materials testing since 1970 with AASHTO accreditation and USACE certification, including gradation analysis, LA abrasion, asphalt content, compressive strength testing, concrete field testing, and compaction density testing.
• NEPA Services National Environmental Policy Act compliance services including NEPA document preparation, Section 106 consultations, endangered species consultation, Section 4(f) consultation, and environmental study program leadership.
• Parks & Trails Services Planning, design, and construction support for parks and trails including site assessment, park master plans, trail plans, boardwalk and structure design, recreational facility studies, and community engagement.
• Permitting Services Federal, state, and local regulatory permitting including USACE Section 404/10, ADF&G Fish Habitat, APDES, ADNR, ADEC water quality certification, and USCG permits for Alaska projects.
• Planning Services Multi-modal transportation planning, context-sensitive solutions, parks and open-space planning, land use planning, corridor plans, downtown plans, area-specific planning, and permitting applications.
• Public Involvement Services Public involvement and communication services including public involvement plans, community workshops, agency coordination, focus group facilitation, survey design, and digital communication collateral.
• Remote Sensing Services Remote sensing using terrestrial equipment, UAS, airplanes, helicopters, and boats to acquire imagery, LiDAR, and sonar data including airborne, mobile, terrestrial, and bathymetric LiDAR surveys.
• Right of Way Services Land status and title research combined with surveying and mapping for property rights and boundaries, including land status research, prescriptive rights, ROW status, property acquisition support, and legal descriptions.
• Site Development Services Site development for urban and rural locations including site planning and code analysis, grading and drainage, stormwater management, utility service connections, vehicle and pedestrian facilities, and ADA design.
• Special Inspections Services Industry-leading special inspection services since the 1970s for structural and life safety components including soils, deep foundations, steel, concrete, wood, masonry, fireproofing, and wind and seismic resistance inspections.
• Surface Transportation Services Highway and street design for rural and urban locations including transportation planning, corridor studies, highway safety improvements, rehabilitation and reconstruction design, roundabout design, and multi-use pathway design.
• Utilities Services Water, wastewater, fuel, and electrical infrastructure planning, design, and construction including water and sewer main extensions, arctic insulated utilities, booster stations, wastewater treatment, and bulk fuel storage systems.
• Waterfront Services Planning, design, permitting, and construction support for waterfront facilities including docks, wharfs, bulkheads, piers, vessel moorage, breakwaters, boat ramps, wave analysis, dredging, and port and harbor master plans.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 consecutive years named to Zweig Group's Best Firms To Work For list
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 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

One partnership is on record.

• Stratus ServicessupportingOthers · 1 December 2025Stratus Services provided guidance for R&M's achievement of CMMC Level 2 certification, demonstrating advanced cybersecurity readiness for federal clients handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). This partnership supports R&M's compliance with Department of Defense cybersecurity requirements.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• HDR Inc. Global engineering, architecture, and environmental services firm with active Alaska presence in transportation, water, and federal programs. Comparable in airport, highway, and environmental consulting capabilities, though vastly larger and more diversified.
• Stantec: International engineering, consulting, and project delivery firm with offices in Alaska supporting infrastructure, environmental, and water projects. Comparable in multi-discipline civil/environmental consulting to government clients.
• Michael Baker International: Large national engineering and consulting firm with established Alaska operations serving FAA, USACE, and state DOT clients. Comparable in core civil engineering and federal contracting capabilities, but operates at far greater scale across many states.
• Jacobs Solutions: Global professional services firm with significant federal infrastructure, environmental, and transportation work. Comparable in federal client (FAA, USACE, NSF) engagement and environmental/civil capabilities, though at vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• RESPEC: Engineering and consulting firm specializing in infrastructure, mining, energy, and water with growing presence in cold-region and remote-location projects. Comparable in specialized technical depth for northern climate and resource-extraction-adjacent work.
• Shannon & Wilson: Geotechnical and environmental engineering firm with deep cold-region and permafrost expertise serving Alaska public clients. Comparable to R&M's geology and geotechnical service lines and Alaska regulatory familiarity.

Direct peers

• DOWL: Alaska-based multi-discipline engineering firm offering civil, structural, environmental, and planning services to public and private clients statewide. Directly comparable to R&M in service mix, client base (Alaska DOT&PF, municipalities), and Alaska-specific cold region focus, though generally larger and geographically broader.
• Kuna Engineering: Alaska-based civil engineering consultancy serving municipal, state, and federal clients across transportation, water, and land development. Direct peer in service scope and Alaska public-sector orientation.
• HDL Engineering Consultants: Anchorage-based civil and structural engineering firm serving Alaska's public sector with similar municipal and DOT clients. Closely comparable in size, geographic focus, and core engineering/administration offerings.
• CRW Engineering Group: Anchorage-based multi-discipline engineering firm providing civil, structural, and geotechnical services to Alaska government clients. Comparable in Alaska focus and government-client concentration.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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