Manhattan Construction Company

What Manhattan Construction Company does

Manhattan Construction Company is the flagship operating entity of Manhattan Construction Group, a privately-held construction platform founded in 1896 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, under five generations of Rooney family ownership (parent: Rooney Holdings, Inc.). The company delivers general building, construction management, design-build, preconstruction, and program management services across a broad vertical set that includes aviation, corporate/office, cultural, government (federal, state, local), healthcare, higher education, hospitality, K-12, sports and recreation, mission critical, and science and technology. Core technology is anchored in Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Virtual Construction for planning, clash detection, and sequencing. Marquee delivered projects include the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, and the Oklahoma State Capitol Dome.

The platform extends beyond general building through six wholly-owned specialty subsidiaries: Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. (heavy civil, bridges, interchanges), Manhattan International Construction Co., Ltd. (Central America, Mexico, Caribbean), Manhattan Pipeline LLC (oil & gas pipeline integrity, hydrotesting, emergency repairs), Cantera Concrete Company (tilt-up, architectural, structural concrete), Spectrum Contracting, Inc. (specialty coatings, painting, waterproofing), and SAFEZONE, LLC (commercial glass, glazing, curtain wall). The company operates from 11 regional offices across the United States. It is ENR-ranked #64 in the Top 400 Contractors and #49 by new contracts (2026), with top-decile positions in sports (#6), hospitality (#7), federal government (#20), bridges (#11), and pipelines (#8).

The business model is project-based: revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public-sector RFPs (federal, state, DOT, K-12, higher education) and negotiated contracts on private work (sports venues, hospitality, corporate). Go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, leveraging 130+ years of brand equity, an award-winning safety program (ABC Quality Credential awarded 22 times), and deep regional relationships rather than digital marketing or inbound channels. Customers span enterprise public-sector owners (NASA, U.S. Congress, State of Oklahoma, Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department) and private enterprises (Dallas Cowboys, Oklahoma State University, Humble ISD). Pricing is per-project with multi-year contract cadence, and there is no standardized rate card as each scope is custom. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Manhattan Construction Company

Legal name

Manhattan Construction Group, Inc.

Website

https://manhattanconstructiongroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Building and Heavy Civil Construction Services

NAICS

Nonresidential Building Construction (2362), Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction (237), Industrial Building Construction (23621), Utility System Construction (2371), Poured Concrete Foundation and Structure Contractors (23811), Site Preparation Contractors (23891)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600), Construction - Special Trade Contractors (1700)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial General Contracting (New Build) (IMAFAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Self-Performing General Contractors (IMAFAAAI), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA), Government & Civic Building Construction (Courthouses, City Halls, Public Safety) (IMAFACAF), Painting, Decorating & Wallcoverings (IMAFANAI)

Keywords

• General building construction
• Construction management services
• Design-build construction
• Heavy civil construction
• Pipeline integrity services

Headquarters

HQ city

Tulsa

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. General Building Construction: Primary revenue from general building construction services across commercial, institutional, and industrial sectors. Services include preconstruction, construction management, design-build, and general contracting for projects ranging from offices and schools to stadiums and government facilities.
2. Road & Bridge Construction: Specialized heavy civil construction services including bridges, roads, box culverts, pile driving, foundation drilling, and site grading. Revenue generated through public infrastructure contracts and private heavy construction projects.
3. Pipeline Services: Pipeline integrity, maintenance, and construction services including anomaly repairs, hydrotesting, coating rehabilitation, and emergency repairs for oil and gas infrastructure.
4. Concrete Construction Services: Specialty concrete services through Cantera Concrete including tilt-up, architectural concrete, structural work, foundations, flatwork, place and finish, and site work for commercial projects.
5. Specialty Services: Specialty construction services including glass and glazing (SAFEZONE), specialty coatings and painting (Spectrum Contracting), and waterproofing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Manhattan Construction Company is the flagship general contractor of Manhattan Construction Group, delivering preconstruction, construction management, design-build, program management, and general building construction services across market sectors including aviation, civil, corporate/office, cultural, government, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial, K-12, mission critical, sports, and recreation. The group also provides heavy civil (road & bridge), pipeline integrity, specialty concrete, glass/glazing, and specialty coatings/waterproofing services through wholly-owned subsidiaries.

Product overview

Manhattan Construction Group is a privately-held construction firm operating as a platform of specialized construction subsidiaries. The core flagship entity is Manhattan Construction Company, which provides general building, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services. Supporting the core are six specialized subsidiaries: Manhattan Road & Bridge Co. (civil infrastructure and bridge construction), Manhattan International Construction Co., Ltd. (international projects in Central America, Mexico, and Caribbean), Manhattan Pipeline (pipeline integrity and maintenance for oil & gas), Cantera Concrete Co. (specialty concrete construction), Spectrum Contracting, Inc. (specialty coatings and painting), and SAFEZONE, LLC (commercial glass and glazing). The company also offers specialized service modules including Building Information Modeling (BIM)/Virtual Construction and Program Management that support projects across all subsidiaries. With over 125 years of operation, the company serves market sectors including aviation, civil, corporate/office, cultural, government, healthcare, higher education, hospitality, industrial/distribution, K-12, mission critical, and sports & recreation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Manhattan Construction Company - General Building and Construction Management Services

Quantifiable outcome

• ABC Quality Credential awarded for 22nd time in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Weaver-Bailey ContractorscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partnership for the Big Rock Interchange project in Little Rock, Arkansas. The joint venture 'Weaver-Bailey Contractors-Manhattan Road & Bridge Company' was formed to deliver this major infrastructure project, which was the largest contract ever awarded by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department at the time.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Walsh Construction: Family-owned U.S. contractor with combined building and heavy civil capabilities similar to Manhattan's platform of building plus Manhattan Road & Bridge. Overlaps on transportation infrastructure, government, and commercial building sectors with comparable ENR ranking tier.
• Turner Construction Company: One of the largest U.S. commercial general contractors with comparable service offerings (preconstruction, construction management, design-build) across commercial, sports, healthcare, education, and government sectors. Directly competes with Manhattan on major commercial and institutional project pursuits including sports venues.
• McCarthy Building Companies: Employee-owned U.S. general contractor with direct overlap in healthcare (#50 for Manhattan), education, and commercial sectors. Similar vertical construction focus and self-perform capabilities across trades, comparable in ENR Top 400 ranking tier.
• Mortenson Construction: Major U.S. general contractor with strong positions in sports venues, healthcare, higher education, and renewable energy — directly overlapping with Manhattan's sports (#6), healthcare (#50), and university (#35) sector rankings. Comparable vertical construction services and integrated delivery model.
• Gilbane Building Company: Family-owned (like Manhattan) commercial general contractor with similar service portfolio across education, healthcare, sports, government, and cultural sectors. Comparable size and ENR ranking tier with overlapping markets including K-12, higher education, and federal projects.
• Hensel Phelps: Employee-owned commercial general contractor with comparable service offerings across aviation, commercial, government, healthcare, and higher education sectors. Direct competitor on federal projects and CM-at-risk work similar to Manhattan's mid-tier ENR positioning.
• Clark Construction Group: Top-tier U.S. general contractor with comparable portfolio across commercial, government, sports, and infrastructure sectors. Notable for landmark federal and civic projects (similar to Manhattan's U.S. Capitol Visitor Center and Oklahoma State Capitol work) and serves as a direct competitor in CM-at-risk and design-build delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Austin Industries: Texas-based diversified construction platform with building, civil, and industrial construction capabilities. Operates in similar Texas/Oklahoma geography as Manhattan with comparable service offerings across commercial, government, and infrastructure sectors.
• Balfour Beatty US: U.S. operations of large international contractor with broad building, civil, and rail infrastructure services. Comparable size and ENR ranking tier, competing with Manhattan in commercial, education, and government sectors with greater geographic reach.
• Hunt Construction Group (AECOM): Major sports and large-venue construction specialist now operating within AECOM, directly competing with Manhattan's #6 sports facility ranking. Combines stadium/convention expertise with broader AECOM infrastructure capabilities, serving as a key competitor on marquee sports and entertainment projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/ManhattanBuild
• Facebookfacebook.com/ManhattanConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manhattan-construction-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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