RJK Construction

What RJK Construction does

RJK Construction, Inc. is a private, full-service project development and general contracting firm headquartered in Cornelius, North Carolina. Founded in 2021 by Ryan J. Kearey following the death of his father John Kearey, the company delivers pre-construction planning, design-build, design-assist, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and construction management services across multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, commercial, industrial, senior living, cultural, and custom residential sectors. Core offerings are delivered through the proprietary RJK PROCESS methodology, which contractually guarantees a minimum 10% savings in budget or schedule (with pre-construction services rendered at no cost if unmet), and are supported by an integrated technology stack combining Procore for project management, TrueLook for job-site cameras, Sage for accounting, and BIM for digital coordination.

The firm operates under four contract types — Lump Sum, Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP), Construction Manager at Risk (CM@R), and Cost-Plus — with disclosed project values ranging from approximately $260,000 (restaurant upfits) to $50 million (Clover Village, a 246-unit multifamily plus 5 commercial outparcels in Clover, SC). NASCLA accreditation permits bidding and execution across 18 US states and territories. Leadership comprises Ryan J. Kearey (President, former VP at Kearey Builders, 20+ years construction experience), Mark Hartslief (EVP, 30 years of technology and innovation leadership from healthcare/dental manufacturing), and Josh Phillips (operations lead, 20+ years in large-scale multifamily).

Revenue is earned through one-time project-based contracts and professional services for pre-construction and subcontractor coordination. Customers are predominantly enterprise real-estate developers, hospitality owners, and institutional clients; mid-market custom-home and SMB restaurant upfits round out the mix. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales via direct engagement with owners, developers, and architects from the pre-construction phase, supplemented by a website-driven inbound channel and limited organic social presence on Facebook and Instagram. No institutional funding has been disclosed, and ownership remains founder/family-led.

Name

RJK Construction

Legal name

RJK Construction, Inc.

Website

https://rjkconstruct.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RJK Construction is a private Cornelius, NC-based general contractor founded in 2021, delivering pre-construction, design-build, design-assist, BIM, and construction management services — anchored by a proprietary RJK PROCESS with a 10% savings guarantee — across multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, and commercial sectors in 18 US states.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Contracting and Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), New Multifamily Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236116), Industrial Building Construction (236210)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Nonresidential Bldgs (1540), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Design-Build / EPC General Contracting (IMAFAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction Management (Agency/Owner’s Rep) (IMAFAAAC), Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

Keywords

• General contracting services
• Pre-construction planning
• Design-build construction
• Construction management
• Building information modeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Cornelius

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. General Contracting Services: RJK Construction generates revenue through one-time project-based contracts as a full-service project development and general contracting firm. They offer multiple delivery methods including Lump Sum, GMP (Guaranteed Maximum Price), CM@R (Construction Management at Risk), and Cost-Plus contracts for commercial and residential markets across multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, and other construction sectors.
2. Pre-Construction Services: Revenue generated from pre-construction planning and design-assist services, with a guarantee of 10% savings on project costs or duration, or services provided at no cost.
3. Subcontractor Coordination: Revenue derived from expert coordination of all project aspects through their extensive subcontractor relationships, minimizing rework and navigating obstacles throughout the construction process.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RJK Construction is a full-service project development and general contracting firm delivering pre-construction planning, design-build, design-assist, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and construction management services to commercial and residential clients. The firm operates under the proprietary RJK PROCESS methodology, which guarantees a minimum 10% savings on project budget or duration, and serves multifamily, hospitality, self-storage, office, industrial, cultural, healthcare, and custom residential markets via Lump Sum, GMP, CM@R, and Cost-Plus contract structures.

Product overview

RJK Construction is a full-service project development and general contracting firm offering a unified platform of construction services. The core offerings include Pre-Construction Planning, Design-Build, Design-Assist, Building Information Modeling (BIM), and Construction Management services. These services are delivered through the proprietary RJK PROCESS methodology, which guarantees minimum 10% savings on budget or duration. The company operates using digital tools including Procore for project management, TrueLook for construction cameras, and Sage for integrated accounting. RJK is NASCLA-Accredited, enabling operations across 18 states, and offers LEED-Certified building practices for sustainable construction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Construction Planning Early-stage planning service in which RJK coordinates every aspect of a project, including ongoing cost assessments during the design phases, to lay the foundation for on-time, on-budget project delivery. Targeted at developers, property owners, and architects seeking cost and schedule certainty before construction begins.
• Design-Build Project delivery method in which owner, architect, and contractor collaborate seamlessly from project inception, allowing ongoing cost assessments during design phases for accurate budgeting. Geared to clients that want a single point of accountability and integrated design and construction pricing.
• Design-Assist Client-focused preconstruction approach that provides certainty through thoughtful planning, lifecycle cost analysis, and sustainable materials and LEED components to maximize return on investment. Suited to owners and developers that want contractor input on design while preserving a separate design contract.
• Building Information Modeling (BIM) Dynamic team approach using Building Information Modeling to manage projects, automate workflows, and provide holistic project views for informed decisions, enhanced quality, and improved profitability. Offered to clients that want virtual coordination, clash detection, and digital project visibility across design and construction phases.
• Construction Management State-of-the-art information system for planning, managing, and tracking all team tasks with automation of routine work, task prioritization, due-date management, and status tracking. Delivered to clients needing a project management platform for real-time cost, schedule, and team accountability across all project phases.
• RJK PROCESS Pre-Construction Methodology Proprietary pre-construction method guaranteeing clients a minimum of 10% savings in either budget or project duration, with pre-construction services provided at no cost if the guarantee is not fulfilled. Targeted at developers and owners seeking contractual cost or schedule certainty before breaking ground.
• LEED-Certified Building Practices Sustainable building practices meeting rigorous LEED sustainability standards, using fewer resources and constructing with a sustainable future in mind. Offered to clients pursuing LEED certification, ESG objectives, or lifecycle-cost-driven design and construction outcomes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimum 10% savings on project costs and/or duration guaranteed through RJK PROCESS pre-construction methodology
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Brasfield & Gorrie: Top-tier national general contractor with strong Southeast presence delivering multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, and commercial projects via design-build and CM at risk. Larger and more diversified than RJK but competes for the same enterprise client relationships.
• JE Dunn Construction: National design-build general contractor with diversified multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial portfolio. Competes for similar enterprise design-assist and CM at risk opportunities across overlapping geographies including the Southeast.
• Hoar Construction: Established Southeast and Texas-based general contractor with comparable multifamily, hospitality, and mixed-use portfolio and pre-construction/design-build capabilities. Significantly larger scale but directly overlaps in target sectors and geographies.
• Robins & Morton: Southeast-focused general contractor with strong healthcare, multifamily, and commercial portfolio. Comparable pre-construction and design-build capabilities with overlapping regional presence in NC, SC, GA, FL, and other Sun Belt states where RJK is accredited.
• Balfour Beatty Construction: Major national general contractor with extensive multifamily, hospitality, and commercial capabilities across the US. Competes for the same design-build and CM at risk opportunities as RJK at a national scale, with comparable BIM/Procore technology adoption.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National design-build general contractor with multifamily, hospitality, and commercial expertise across multiple states. Comparable delivery methods (design-build, CM at risk) and process-driven approach; competes at a much larger scale for similar enterprise clients.

Direct peers

• Clancy & Theys Construction Company: Long-established North Carolina-based general contractor offering pre-construction, design-build, and construction management services across multifamily, commercial, healthcare, and education sectors. Directly comparable on service mix and Carolinas footprint.
• Vannoy Construction: Regional general contractor headquartered in North Carolina with strong multifamily, mixed-use, and commercial portfolio. Comparable in scale, geography, and customer mix to RJK, pursuing similar enterprise developers in the Southeast.
• Choate Construction Company: Regional general contractor with deep Southeast presence providing pre-construction, design-build, and CM services for multifamily, hospitality, healthcare, and commercial projects. Comparable delivery model and customer segments at slightly larger scale.
• Samet Corporation: North Carolina-based commercial general contractor with comparable delivery methods (design-build, CM at risk) and a focus on multifamily, healthcare, education, and commercial projects. Directly comparable regional peer competing for similar enterprise contracts in the Carolinas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RJKconstruct
• Instagraminstagram.com/rjkconstruct
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rjkconstruction

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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