What Dave O'Mara Contractor does

Dave O'Mara Contractor, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned heavy highway and general contracting firm founded in 1974 and headquartered in North Vernon, Indiana. The company delivers full-scope civil infrastructure services — asphalt paving, concrete construction, heavy highway and bridge work, site development, earthwork, underground utilities, and water/wastewater facilities — to government/public works agencies (state DOTs, municipalities, INDOT) and commercial developers across southeastern Indiana, with multi-state Industrial and Government Unlimited qualifications extending its addressable market into Kentucky and Ohio.

The company's operational backbone is its vertically integrated production and logistics footprint: seven strategically placed asphalt production facilities (including stationary and mobile plants, six of which are INDOT-approved), four full-time paving crews, a substantial fleet of heavy equipment, and a state-of-the-art maintenance facility supporting its in-house trucking operation. Mechanical systems (HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, process piping) are delivered through affiliate Koch Mechanical, Inc., enabling comprehensive project scope across civil and building work. The business is led by founder Dave O'Mara (President/Owner), with second-generation O'Mara family members serving as VP/CFO, VP/Director of Operations, and VP/Director of Business Administration.

Revenue is generated through a project-based, bid-driven model in which the company responds to RFPs and public project solicitations, primarily for government and commercial developers. Pricing is quote-based per project with multi-year contract cadences for larger public works. Surety bonding capacity is provided through Assured Partners of Indiana and Continental Casualty Company. The company's competitive position rests on regulatory qualifications, capital-intensive production assets, multi-decade customer relationships in the Indiana infrastructure market, and family-led operational continuity rather than technology or scale-driven differentiation.

Name

Dave O'Mara Contractor

Legal name

Dave O'Mara Contractor, Inc.

Website

https://daveomara.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Dave O'Mara Contractor is a family-owned heavy highway and general contractor founded in 1974 in North Vernon, Indiana, delivering asphalt paving, concrete, site work, utilities, and bridge construction to government agencies and commercial developers across Indiana, Kentucky, and Ohio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Highway Construction

NAICS

Site Preparation Contractors (23891), Utility System Construction (2371), Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237990), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Trenching & Utility Excavation (IMAFAKAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Plumbing & Pipefitting Contracting (IMAFALAC), Fire Protection Systems Contracting (Sprinklers, Alarms, Suppression) (IMAFALAD)

Keywords

• Heavy highway construction
• Asphalt paving services
• Concrete construction
• Site work utilities
• Bridge building infrastructure

Headquarters

HQ city

North Vernon

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Heavy Highway Construction: Project-based revenue from highway construction, paving, bridge building, and large-scale infrastructure projects for government and commercial clients.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Dave O'Mara Contractor, Inc. is a heavy highway construction and general contracting company that builds and paves infrastructure including roads, highways, bridges, parking lots, airport runways, subdivisions, and underground utilities for government, commercial, and industrial clients across Southern Indiana. The company operates seven asphalt production facilities, four full-time paving crews, and delivers integrated construction services spanning asphalt paving, concrete construction, earthwork, and utility installation. Mechanical services (HVAC, plumbing, process piping) and material delivery are provided through affiliated entities Koch Mechanical and Padgett Trucking.

Product overview

Dave O'Mara Contractor, Inc. is a full-service heavy highway construction and general contracting company offering a portfolio of integrated construction services. The company operates three core service divisions: Asphalt Paving (with seven strategically placed asphalt production facilities and four paving crews), Concrete Construction (bridges, retaining walls, foundations, and smaller concrete projects), and Site Work and Utilities (earthwork, underground utilities, and water/wastewater treatment). The company also provides heavy highway construction and bridge building through specialized divisions, while mechanical services (HVAC, plumbing, process piping) are delivered via affiliate Koch Mechanical, Inc., and material delivery is handled by affiliate Padgett Trucking, Inc. This integrated service model enables the company to manage projects from initial design through final completion.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Asphalt Paving Services Asphalt production and paving services covering roads, highways, parking lots, airport runways, tennis courts, running tracks, and subdivisions, backed by seven strategically placed asphalt production facilities, state-certified quality control technicians, and four full-time paving crews in Southeastern Indiana.
• Concrete Construction Services Concrete construction services ranging from large-scale projects such as bridges, retaining walls, and holding tanks to smaller projects like dumpster pads, sidewalks, driveways, cast-in-place concrete tanks, building foundations and slabs, and curb and gutter work.
• Site Work and Utilities Services Earthwork services including retention ponds, footing excavations, and erosion control, plus underground utility installation including water lines, sanitary and storm lines, fire protection lines, lift stations, site drainage systems, and water and wastewater treatment facilities.
• Heavy Highway Construction Heavy highway construction services including bridge building and large-scale infrastructure projects across southern Indiana, serving public works, commercial projects, and state agencies.
• Mechanical Services (via Koch Mechanical) Building mechanical installations including HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and process piping provided through affiliate company Koch Mechanical, Inc., enabling the company to offer mechanical installations as part of comprehensive construction services.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Dave O'Mara Paving, Inc.coreOthersCorporate affiliate specializing in asphalt production with 7 plants. Provides asphalt materials for construction projects.
• Padgett Trucking, Inc.coreOthersCorporate affiliate providing material and equipment delivery to project sites with tractor trailers, lowboy trailers, and tri-axle dump trucks. Located in state-of-the-art maintenance facility.
• Koch Mechanical, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate company providing mechanical systems including HVAC, sheet metal, plumbing, and process piping. Enables O'Mara to offer building mechanical installations as part of comprehensive construction services.
• Engel-Man Trucking, Inc.minorOthersTrucking company listed under 'Other Companies' on company website.
• Spray, Inc.minorOthersCompany listed under 'Other Companies' on company website.
• Assured Partners of Indiana, LLCcoreOthersBonding partner located at 10401 North Meridian Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46290. Contact: Mr. Chris Koors, Phone: 317.595.7340. Provides surety bonding capacity for government contracts.
• Continental Casualty CompanycoreOthersSurety bonding provider at 151 N. Franklin Street, Chicago, IL 60606. Bonding capacity provided through Assured Partners of Indiana, LLC.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Granite Construction Incorporated: Large national heavy civil contractor with material operations in aggregates and asphalt. Overlaps in highway, bridge, and utility construction across the same geography but at materially larger scale with broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Brooks Construction Company: Fort Wayne-based asphalt paving, sealcoating, and site work contractor. Comparable on paving crews, municipal roadway work, and commercial site development across northern Indiana.
• E&B Paving: Muncie/Fort Wayne-based asphalt paving, site development, and excavation contractor serving public and commercial customers in Indiana. Closely comparable on asphalt plant footprint and site preparation capabilities.
• Rieth-Riley Construction: Indiana-headquartered heavy highway and asphalt paving contractor operating across the Midwest. Directly comparable business model and service mix (asphalt plants, paving crews, site work) overlapping O'Mara's core geography.
• Shook Construction: Dayton, Ohio-based heavy civil, water/wastewater, and transportation infrastructure contractor. Comparable multi-state qualification footprint and overlap on utility construction, bridges, and DOT work.
• The Hagerman Group: Fort Wayne-based construction services firm covering general contracting, construction management, and self-perform trades. Comparable scale as a mid-sized Indiana regional contractor with diversified service lines.
• Milestone Contractors: Indianapolis-based heavy highway, bridge, and asphalt paving contractor. Directly competes with O'Mara for INDOT and municipal work across central Indiana with comparable vertical integration in asphalt and aggregates.
• Gradex Inc. Indianapolis heavy civil/site preparation and excavation contractor. Comparable on earthwork, underground utility installation, and site development serving municipal and commercial clients in Indiana.
• Crider & Crider, Inc. Southern Indiana asphalt, aggregate, and heavy construction firm based in Bloomington. Direct competitor on INDOT paving projects and aggregate supply in overlapping Indiana geographies.

Others

• Vulcan Materials Company: National aggregates producer operating quarries and asphalt plants across the Midwest. Adjacent supplier/partner that interacts with regional paving contractors like O'Mara on aggregate supply rather than a direct bidder.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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