R.J. Harris Construction

What R.J. Harris Construction does

R.J. Harris Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor headquartered at 3663 North Sam Houston Pkwy E, Houston, TX 77032, founded in 1993 and operating for over 30 years. The firm delivers commercial construction, construction management, and design-build coordination for enterprise clients across multiple Texas markets, primarily the Houston Metro area with documented reach into Stafford, Humble, Brenham, and Sugarland. Its core technology stack is conventional: integrated coordination of licensed architects, engineers, and specialty consultants via a network of trusted design partners, augmented by a Smartsheet-based online contractor bidding portal and a Red Team Software online planroom for subcontractor engagement. No proprietary software, AI/ML systems, or differentiated digital platform is evident in the source material.

The company operates across three primary service lines — Commercial Construction and Construction Management as core offerings, plus specialty expertise in Medical Facilities Construction and Restaurant Construction — supported by add-on services such as tenant build-outs, office renovations, ADA compliance upgrades, facility maintenance, and commercial kitchen deep steam cleaning. Service revenue is generated project-by-project under custom quote-based pricing; no standardized rate cards, recurring subscriptions, or disclosed contract values exist. The business model is fundamentally relationship-driven: the firm reports that over 70% of projects originate from repeat clients, supported by named enterprise customers including Starbucks, Whataburger, Wendy's, McDonald's, DaVita, Fresenius, H-E-B, Black Rock Coffee Bar, Einstein Bros Bagels, Brenham High School, Humble ISD, and the City of Houston. GTM is direct-sales led via website contact forms, phone outreach, online bidding, subcontractor referrals, and an active social presence (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn) combined with consistent blog content marketing.

The business is organized as a limited partnership (R.J. Harris Construction Gulf Coast LP, per D&B), privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, no parent company, and no public funding rounds. The company is a Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA) certified firm and a Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program alumnus. Vertical diversification spans restaurants, healthcare/medical, commercial office/retail, education, banking, government, and veterinary clinics, providing cross-sector optionality while the QSR and healthcare verticals remain anchor segments.

Name

R.J. Harris Construction

Legal name

R.J. Harris Construction

Website

https://rjharrisconstruction.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Family-owned Houston commercial general contractor (founded 1993) delivering design-build, construction management, and tenant build-outs for QSR chains, healthcare/dialysis operators, school districts, and commercial property owners across Texas, with 70%+ repeat-client revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Construction Services

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (23622), Nonresidential Building Construction (2362)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Office & Corporate Building Construction (IMAFACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• Commercial general contracting
• Construction management services
• Design-build construction
• Restaurant construction
• Medical facility construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Commercial General Contracting: Project-based revenue from commercial construction general contractor services. Responsible for project direction, coordinating and contracting subcontractors, and performing trades in-house including metal framing, drywall, painting, flooring, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, low voltage, acoustical ceilings, and concrete.
2. Construction Management Services: Construction management services for commercial projects including owner's representation, estimating, scheduling, coordination of suppliers and subcontractor bids, site visits, site review, permitting, inspection services, procurement, and project close-out.
3. Restaurant Construction Services: Restaurant new construction, renovations, remodeling, brand re-imaging, facility maintenance, ADA compliance upgrades, and deep steam cleaning services.
4. Medical Facility Construction: Medical facility construction including clinic construction, surgery center build-outs, dialysis facility remodels, and plasma center build-outs.
5. Tenant Build-Outs: Office and commercial tenant build-outs, office renovations and additions, from minor modifications to full tenant customization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

R.J. Harris Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor providing full-service commercial construction, construction management, and design-build coordination for restaurants, healthcare facilities, offices, retail, and government clients across Houston and Texas. The company manages architects, engineers, and subcontractors, performs trades in-house including metal framing, drywall, painting, flooring, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and concrete, and supports projects from pre-construction through close-out.

Product overview

R.J. Harris Construction is a family-owned commercial general contractor based in Houston, TX, offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company's core offerings include Commercial Construction and Construction Management as primary service lines, with specialty expertise in Medical Facilities Construction and Restaurant Construction. Supporting services include Tenant Build-Outs, Office Renovations, ADA Compliance Upgrades, Facility Maintenance, and Commercial Design-Build Services. The company performs many trades in-house (metal framing, drywall, painting, flooring, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, concrete) while also coordinating an extensive network of subcontractors. The portfolio is unified by the company's commitment to quality workmanship and customer satisfaction, with over 70% of projects stemming from repeat clients.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Construction Full-service commercial general contracting for new construction and renovation of commercial buildings, coordinating architects, designers, subcontractors, and performing trades in-house including metal framing, drywall, painting, flooring, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and concrete for commercial property owners across Houston and Texas.
• Construction Management Construction management services for commercial projects including owner's representation, estimating, scheduling, coordination of suppliers and subcontractor bids, site visits, site review, permitting, inspection services, procurement, and project close-out for commercial property owners.
• Medical Facilities Construction Specialty construction services for healthcare facilities including clinic construction, surgery center build-outs, dialysis facility remodels, and plasma center build-outs, with experience in FDA-certified projects and compliance with healthcare regulations for healthcare systems and medical practices.
• Restaurant Construction Restaurant construction services including new construction, remodeling and renovations, brand re-imaging, facility maintenance, ADA compliance upgrades, and commercial kitchen deep steam cleaning for quick-service restaurants, fast casual dining, coffee shops, and food service establishments.
• Tenant Build-Outs Commercial tenant build-out services for office, retail, medical, dental, and restaurant spaces, including office renovations and additions ranging from minor modifications to full tenant customization for commercial tenants and property owners in the Houston market.
• Commercial Kitchen Deep Steam Cleaning Commercial-grade steam cleaning service for restaurant kitchens using superheated steam at 338°F blended with detergent to remove grease and residue, typically completed in 1-4 days, for restaurant operators needing deep kitchen sanitation.
• ADA Compliance Upgrades Restaurant ADA compliance upgrade services including parking lot handicap stenciling and bathroom disabled equipment installation for restaurant operators needing accessibility compliance.
• Facility Maintenance Ongoing restaurant facility maintenance services providing single-point communication for all building maintenance needs for restaurant operators.
• Commercial Design-Build Services Streamlined commercial design-build coordination with licensed architects, engineers, and specialty consultants through a network of trusted professional partners, from concept through construction for commercial project owners.
• Office Renovations Office renovation and addition services to improve business efficiency and productivity, including modernization of outdated spaces and additions to existing structures for commercial office tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 70 percent of construction projects stem from repeat clients
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered notable and minor.

• Chrane Foodservice SolutionsnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Chrane Foodservice Solutions awarded the Brenham High School cafeteria renovation project and chose R.J. Harris Construction as the general contractor. Their expertise in foodservice planning and coordination was instrumental in the success of the cafeteria renovation project.
• Mod-U-ServenotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Mod-U-Serve manufactured the custom serving lines used in the Brenham High School cafeteria renovation project. Their high-quality foodservice equipment contributed to the efficiency, durability, and overall functionality of the renovated cafeteria with two U-shaped serving lines.
• Brenham Independent School DistrictnotableStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025R.J. Harris Construction completed the cafeteria renovation at Brenham High School for the school district, completed during summer 2025 for the 2025-2026 school year.
• Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small BusinessesminorOthersDisplayed as a logo partner, indicating participation in the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program which supports small business growth.
• Women's Business Enterprise Alliance (WBEA)minorOthersDisplayed as a logo partner, indicating certification or membership as a women's business enterprise through WBEA Texas.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SpawGlass: Texas-based employee-owned commercial general contractor serving K-12, higher education, healthcare, commercial, and municipal clients from offices across the state. Comparable in vertical mix (especially education and healthcare) and Texas regional focus.
• Tellepsen: Houston-based commercial general contractor providing construction management, design-build, and general contracting across corporate, healthcare, education, and cultural sectors. Directly comparable as a Houston-anchored commercial GC with multi-vertical expertise and similar relationship-driven delivery model.
• Austin Industries: Texas-based diversified construction services provider including commercial building construction and construction management. Comparable as a Texas-focused commercial GC with in-house self-perform capabilities and broad vertical coverage.
• Linbeck Group: Houston-headquartered commercial construction manager and general contractor serving healthcare, higher education, corporate, and cultural clients. Closely comparable family-legacy Texas firm with integrated construction management and design-build capabilities similar to R.J. Harris.
• Manhattan Construction Company: One of the largest commercial general contractors in Texas, with significant Houston and Texas operations across sports, healthcare, K-12, higher education, hospitality, and government. Comparable as a commercial GC with overlapping healthcare, education, and corporate verticals, though at significantly larger scale.
• FlintCo: Oklahoma-headquartered commercial construction firm with strong Texas presence, providing preconstruction, construction management, and design-build for healthcare, education, commercial, and retail. Comparable in target verticals (healthcare, retail, education) and multi-state regional operating model.
• Z Constructors: Houston-based commercial general contractor specializing in retail, restaurant, healthcare, and office tenant build-outs. Closely comparable niche competitor focused on the same multi-unit buildout and remodel market for QSR and retail chains across Texas.

Broad incumbents

• Gilbane Building Company: Large national commercial construction manager and general contractor with healthcare, education, and corporate real estate expertise. Competes for the same healthcare and commercial tenant build-out work from enterprise clients, albeit at significantly larger scale.
• McCarthy Building Companies: National commercial general contractor with significant Texas operations and deep expertise in healthcare, education, and commercial markets. Broad incumbent competitor for healthcare facility construction (clinics, surgery centers) where R.J. Harris also operates.

Regional players

• Marek Brothers Systems: Houston-based specialty contractor with substantial commercial interior and drywall/acoustical ceiling self-perform capabilities. Comparable as a Houston-headquartered construction services provider with similar self-perform trade model, though focused on specialty trade rather than full GC services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/harrisconstruc
• Facebookfacebook.com/HarrisConstruction
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harris-construction

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Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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