Walker Development & Construction Management

What Walker Development & Construction Management does

Walker Development & Construction Management is a private, full-service commercial construction development firm headquartered in Southborough, Massachusetts, founded in 2013 by Jeff Walker (CEO) and Nick Poirier (President). The company delivers integrated pre-construction, construction management, design-build, general contracting, tenant improvement, investment and development consulting, and construction consulting services across the New England region, serving clients in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, and New Hampshire. Its portfolio spans eight verticals — corporate/technology, life sciences, healthcare, retail/hospitality, academic/non-profit, industrial/manufacturing, government, and multi-family residential — with named engagements for Morgan Stanley, KalVista Pharmaceuticals, Spring Bank Pharmaceuticals, Bentley University, the MA State Lottery, and South Coast Dermatology.

Operationally, the firm runs a relationship-driven, consultative B2B sales motion targeting sophisticated owners, landlords, developers, brokers, and CRE professionals, with revenue generated through project-based construction fees on a mix of fixed-price and cost-plus contracts. A self-performance subsidiary, D9 Construction Services (expanded February 2024), handles smaller-scale maintenance, repair, and refurbishment work in-house, complementing the core project-based business. The firm reports delivering 100+ projects annually with a team of 40+ employees, supported by formalized senior leadership across business development, preconstruction, operations, finance, and marketing.

The business is independently owned by its founders with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no external funding rounds. Recognition includes Worcester Business Journal #7 Top Commercial Contractor (2024), Boston Business Journal Best Places to Work (2025 and 2026), and RE&FA Collaborating Partner of the Year (2026), indicating strong regional brand equity. Core competitive positioning rests on a blended construction-management-plus-real-estate-investment expertise, long-tenured broker and investor relationships, and repeat-project engagement patterns rather than proprietary technology.

Name

Walker Development & Construction Management

Legal name

Walker Development & Construction Management, Inc.

Website

https://walker-dev.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Walker Development & Construction Management is a private, full-service New England commercial construction firm delivering pre-construction, design-build, construction management, tenant improvements, and investment consulting to corporate, life science, healthcare, education, government, and real estate clients from its Southborough, MA headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Construction of Buildings (236)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Operative Builders (1531)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Construction Engineering & Constructability Consulting (BPAHAIAN)

Keywords

• Commercial construction services
• Construction management
• Design build services
• General contracting
• Pre-construction planning

Headquarters

HQ city

Southborough

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Construction Management Services: Full-service construction management for commercial projects across New England, including pre-construction planning, active construction oversight, and post-construction services. Revenue generated through construction fees charged on managed projects.
2. Design-Build & General Contracting: Integrated design and construction services delivering turn-key solutions with handpicked engineers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors. Revenue from fixed-price or cost-plus contracting arrangements.
3. Investment & Development Consulting: Investment and development team leverages construction knowledge and brokerage relationships to find value-add opportunities. Services include acquisition support, development consulting, and investment capital facilitation for clients and partners.
4. Construction Consulting: Due diligence services and expert guidance on building processes, providing creative solutions related to construction, real estate, finance, brokerage, or development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Walker Development & Construction Management is a full-service commercial construction firm delivering pre-construction services, construction management, design-build and general contracting, tenant improvements, and investment and development consulting across the New England region. The firm partners with property owners, landlords, brokers, and developers to manage commercial build-outs, renovations, and tenant fit-outs. It also operates D9 Construction Services, an internal self-performance team providing cost-effective maintenance, repair, and small project services.

Product overview

Walker Development & Construction Management is a full-service construction development firm serving the New England region. Their portfolio consists of seven integrated service offerings: Pre-Construction Services (estimates, scheduling, value engineering), Construction Management (full project oversight, permitting), Design Build & General Contracting (turn-key design and build solutions), Tenant Improvements (space customization for tenants and landlords), Investment & Development Consulting (acquisition, development, capital services), Construction Consulting (expert guidance and asset management), and D9 Construction Services (self-performance team for smaller maintenance and specialized projects). These services are delivered across multiple industries including corporate/technology, life science/laboratory, retail/restaurant/hospitality, medical/healthcare, academic/non-profit, industrial/manufacturing, government, and multi-family residential. The company operates from Southborough, MA and serves clients throughout Massachusetts and New England.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• D9 Construction Services: Self-performance construction services offering cost-effective solutions for small projects including maintenance and repair, painting, drywall, ceiling, selective demolition, and community living refurbishment.

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Services Planning-phase services including conceptual estimates, budget refinement, scheduling, constructability reviews, value engineering, quality control, energy analysis, and LEED analysis for commercial property owners and developers.
• Construction Management Full oversight and accountability of commercial construction projects to ensure the owner's vision is realized on schedule and on budget, including permitting, pre-, active-, and post-construction management.
• Design Build & General Contracting Integrated team-based approach delivering turn-key solutions where Walker develops both construction and design, including architectural, engineering (MEP), and fire/life safety design, with handpicked engineers, architects, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Tenant Improvements Services for tenants, brokers, and landlords that help understand total cost of occupying a space and build it to meet quality and budget requirements, including occupied-building renovations.
• Investment & Development Consulting Advisory services that leverage construction knowledge and brokerage relationships to identify value-add opportunities, supporting acquisition, development, and investment capital coordination with brokers, banks, stakeholders, and investors.
• Construction Consulting Expert guidance through the building process, serving as more than a general contractor by understanding the investment asset and spearheading construction vision, including due diligence for owners and investors.
• D9 Construction Services Self-performance team offering cost-effective solutions for small projects including maintenance and repair, painting, drywall, ceiling, selective demolition, and community living refurbishment.

Named customers11 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• HunnemancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Long-standing partnership with commercial real estate firm Hunneman. CEO Steve Prozinski has provided testimonial praising Walker's consistent timely delivery, project elevation, and relationship-focused approach. Multiple projects completed including Holmes Building in Cambridge where Walker serves as lead contractor for both common areas and units.
• Real Estate & Finance Association (RE&FA)coreOthers · 1 January 2026Active membership and participation in RE&FA, a major commercial real estate industry association in Greater Boston. Named 2026 Collaborating Partner of the Year, with award winners selected by association members.
• SVN Parsons Commercial GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with SVN Parsons Commercial Group led by CEO John Parsons, Jr. Testimonial notes Walker's ability to bridge positive relationships with industry partners and bring long-term partners and tenants to properties.
• Jumbo CapitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership spanning 30 projects with real estate investment firm Jumbo Capital led by President Jay Hirsh. Testimonial notes trust that goes beyond ordinary professional partnership and Walker's integral role in company's continued growth.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of MetroWestminorOthersCommunity partnership aligned with Walker's corporate social responsibility values. Walker supports the organization's youth development mission through charitable giving and volunteer time.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WalkerDev3600

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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