What M J Hughes Construction does

M J Hughes Construction, operating as MJ Hughes Inc., is a heavy civil construction contractor founded in 1996 in Portland, Oregon and now headquartered in Vancouver, Washington. The company delivers infrastructure projects across six service categories: highway and bridge construction, dam upgrade and repair, rail construction and maintenance of way, fish passage infrastructure, marine terminal work, and specialty projects such as tunnel repair and environmental remediation. Its customer base is concentrated in federal, state, and local government agencies, with named federal clients including the US Army Corps of Engineers, the Bureau of Reclamation, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the Bonneville Power Administration, and the USDA; state clients include WSDOT, ODOT, and Oregon Fish and Wildlife; and enterprise clients include Union Pacific Railroad and Tacoma Rail.

The company earns revenue through competitively bid, project-based contracts awarded via RFPs and RFQs from public sector buyers. It is licensed in multiple states and operates across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest US including Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Texas, Kansas, Arkansas, California, and Colorado. Core technical capabilities rest on HeavyBid estimating software, Bluebeam, InSite digital takeoff, and company-owned specialized equipment including Hy Rail gear for rail projects and in-house HDPE fusion welding. The firm offers design-build delivery in partnership with engineering firms such as CG Engineering, and the resulting Makah National Fish Hatchery Weir Repair project earned the 2026 SEAW Seattle Infrastructure Project of the Year award.

MJ Hughes employs between 51 and 100 people, sources work through a dedicated trade partner and DBE subcontractor network, and positions itself on People, Integrity, and Excellence with a documented OSHA-aligned safety program. Marketing is relationship-driven through direct federal, state, and local procurement, supported by a project portfolio website, a LinkedIn presence, and targeted subcontractor outreach via fax and email bid channels.

Name

M J Hughes Construction

Legal name

MJ Hughes Inc.

Website

https://mjhughes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

M J Hughes Construction is a heavy civil contractor serving federal, state, and local government agencies across the Pacific Northwest and Southwest US with highways, bridges, dam, fish passage, rail, and marine infrastructure projects since 1996.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Civil Construction

NAICS

Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI)

Keywords

• Heavy civil construction
• Bridge rehabilitation
• Dam repair services
• Fish passage infrastructure
• Rail infrastructure construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy Civil Construction Contracts: Project-based revenue from government and public works construction contracts. Projects include highway/bridge construction, dam repair, fish passage, rail, marine, and special projects. Revenue derived from competitive bidding on public sector projects.
2. Design-Build Projects: Joint design-build contracts working with engineering partners, exemplified by Makah National Fish Hatchery with CG Engineering

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

M J Hughes Construction is a heavy civil contractor that delivers bridge and highway construction, dam repair and removal, fish passage infrastructure, railroad construction and maintenance of way, marine terminal work, and specialty civil projects for government and railroad clients. Services span full project lifecycles including estimating, design-build delivery with engineering partners, earthwork, structures, utilities, and specialized concrete work, with project-based revenue earned through competitive public-sector bidding across the Pacific Northwest and Western United States.

Product overview

MJ Hughes Construction is a heavy civil contractor offering specialized infrastructure construction services across six primary service categories: Highway Projects (bridge construction and rehabilitation), Dam Projects (dam repairs and fish ladders), Rail Projects (trestle repairs and bridge replacements), Fish Passage Projects (weirs and barriers), Marine Projects (ferry terminals and wharves), and Special Projects (power plants, tunnels, and specialty work). Founded in 1996, the company serves government and commercial clients throughout the Pacific Northwest with a focus on complex, environmentally sensitive infrastructure projects. The company is licensed in multiple states and maintains offices in Washington, with notable expertise in projects requiring in-water work windows, environmental compliance, and design-build delivery methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Highway Projects Highway and bridge construction services including bridge rehabilitation, culvert replacements, and overpass construction delivered for state DOTs and federal highway clients across the Pacific Northwest.
• Dam Projects Dam upgrade, repair, and fish ladder construction services including spillway repairs, stilling basin work, and dam removal projects for federal, state, and local dam owners and utilities.
• Rail Projects Railroad construction and maintenance of way services including timber trestle repairs, bridge replacements, and track rehabilitation, delivered using company-owned Hy Rail equipment for Class I and short-line railroads.
• Fish Passage Projects Fish passage infrastructure construction and rehabilitation including weir repairs, fish barriers, fish ladders, and acclimation ponds to support aquatic habitat restoration for federal, state, and tribal fish and wildlife agencies.
• Marine Projects Marine infrastructure construction including ferry terminal replacement, wharf modernization, and port-owned projects for ports, ferry operators, and other marine facility owners.
• Special Projects Specialty construction services including power plant maintenance, tunnel repairs, landslide repair, pedestrian bridges, and environmental remediation projects for utility, public, and private owners.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2026 SEAW Seattle Infrastructure Project of the Year - Makah National Fish Hatchery Weir Repair

Named customers12 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CG EngineeringcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Design-build partnership for the Makah National Fish Hatchery Weir Repair project. The collaborative effort between MJ Hughes Construction and CG Engineering resulted in the 2026 SEAW Seattle Infrastructure Project of the Year award. CG Engineering provided engineering design while MJ Hughes provided construction expertise for the $4.56 million fish passage project.
• Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)minorOthersMJ Hughes is committed to maximizing participation of DBEs in government-funded subcontracts. The company makes good faith efforts to ensure DBEs are performing commercially useful functions and not discriminated against in hiring of suppliers or subcontractors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Tapani Inc. Pacific Northwest-based site preparation, utilities, and heavy civil contractor primarily serving Washington and Oregon. Comparable service portfolio but typically focuses on site prep and underground utilities rather than dam and fish passage work.

Direct peers

• Imco General Construction: Pacific Northwest heavy civil contractor specializing in marine, bridge, and dam work for federal and state agencies. Highly comparable in size, geography, and service mix to MJ Hughes across WA, OR, and ID.
• Quigg Bros-McDonald: Washington-based heavy civil and marine contractor specializing in bridges, docks, and dam construction in the Pacific Northwest. Competes with MJ Hughes on WSDOT, USACE, and PUD contracts in the same geography.
• Wildish Standard Paving: Oregon-based heavy civil and paving contractor active in highway, bridge, and utility work in the Pacific Northwest. Competes head-to-head with MJ Hughes on ODOT and municipal projects in Oregon.
• Granite Construction: Large publicly traded heavy civil contractor with significant Pacific Northwest presence in highways, bridges, rail, and water resources. Directly competes with MJ Hughes for WSDOT, ODOT, USACE, and federal contracts across the same core service categories.
• Hamilton Construction: Oregon-headquartered heavy civil contractor specializing in bridges, marine, and rail infrastructure. Closely comparable in size, geography, and service mix to MJ Hughes across PNW DOT and federal work.
• Manson Construction: Pacific Northwest marine and heavy civil contractor active in wharf modernization, marine terminals, and dredging. Directly comparable on the marine and port-authority project types MJ Hughes pursues (e.g., Port of Portland Terminal 6).
• Sterling Construction: Heavy civil construction company operating across the Western and Southern US in highways, bridges, and water infrastructure. Comparable business model serving state DOTs and federal agencies, though at a larger scale than MJ Hughes.
• Kiewit Infrastructure West: Major national heavy civil contractor with strong Western US operations in bridges, dams, rail, and water infrastructure. Competes with MJ Hughes for federal and state heavy civil awards, though Kiewit typically pursues larger contract sizes.

Broad incumbents

• Flatiron Construction: Large heavy civil contractor with strong Western US presence in bridges, highways, rail, and water infrastructure. Part of a broader national portfolio and competes with MJ Hughes on larger federal and DOT bids.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mj-hughes-construction-inc
• Facebookfacebook.com/MJ-Hughes-Construction-Inc-1739889896303204

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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