What Oakgrove Construction does

Oakgrove Construction, Inc. is a privately held general contractor headquartered in Elma, New York, that has specialized in heavy/highway construction and bridge replacement and reconstruction since its founding in 1961. The company operates exclusively in Western New York's eight-county region and serves public-sector clients including the New York State Department of Transportation, the New York State Thruway Authority, the Erie County Department of Public Works, and the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority. Core services include bridge superstructure and deck replacement, substructure repair, pavement rehabilitation, highway safety improvements, cashless toll system installation, and, more recently, light rail rapid transit rehabilitation.

The business operates on a project-based, bid-driven revenue model. Revenue is generated through competitive bidding on public infrastructure contracts and via subcontractor solicitation through an in-house estimating department. Oakgrove has demonstrated capability in both design-build and design-bid-build delivery methods, with notable signature projects including the 800-foot I-190 superstructure replacement over the Robert Moses Power Project (2016), the North Grand Island Bridge rehabilitation (2018), a ten-bridge I-90 reconstruction under a "Best Value Bid" (2019), and the statewide cashless tolls installation across 12 locations (2021). The firm employs 11-50 people and runs a lean crew-and-subcontractor model that emphasizes schedule discipline and quality execution on tight public-sector timelines.

The company was founded by James F. May, Ken Major, and Wayne Seely, with Vincent P. Barbera and Kenneth H. Rawe, Sr. subsequently joining as co-founders. Oakgrove has remained privately held with no disclosed outside investors, no parent company, no subsidiaries, and no M&A activity. Its competitive position rests on six decades of regional relationships, prequalification with state and county agencies, an experienced workforce, and a track record on complex infrastructure projects.

Name

Oakgrove Construction

Legal name

Oakgrove Construction Inc.

Website

https://oakgroveconst.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oakgrove Construction is a privately held Western New York general contractor specializing in heavy/highway and bridge replacement work for state, county, and regional transportation agencies. Founded in 1961 and headquartered in Elma, NY, the firm bids on public infrastructure projects across an eight-county region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy/Highway Construction Services

NAICS

Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction (237310)

SIC

Heavy Construction Other Than Bldg Const - Contractors (1600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bridge & Viaduct Construction (IMAFAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Pavement Construction & Rehabilitation (Asphalt, Concrete, Overlays) (IMAFAEAE)

Keywords

• Heavy highway construction
• Bridge replacement services
• Bridge reconstruction services
• Public infrastructure contracting
• Roadway construction services

Headquarters

HQ city

Elma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Infrastructure Construction Contracts: Revenue generated through competitive bidding on government infrastructure projects, including bridge replacement, reconstruction, highway paving, and safety improvements. Projects are awarded through NYSDOT, NYSTA, Erie County DPW, and Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

Oakgrove Construction is a general contractor specializing in heavy and highway construction with an emphasis on bridge replacement and reconstruction. The company performs superstructure replacement, deck replacement and rehabilitation, substructure repairs, pavement rehabilitation, safety improvements, and design-build delivery for public infrastructure owners across Western New York's eight counties.

Product overview

Oakgrove Construction is a general contractor offering a portfolio of heavy/highway construction services centered on bridge and roadway infrastructure projects. The company's core offerings comprise bridge replacement and reconstruction services (including superstructure, deck, and substructure work) and heavy/highway construction including pavement rehabilitation and safety improvements. Current active projects include Light Rail Rapid Transit Rehabilitation for NFTA, NYSDOT bridge replacements on Rt 5, safety improvements on NY Rt 270 and I-90 corridors, and Erie County substructure repairs. Past projects include cashless tolls installation, I-90 reconstruction, Grand Island Bridge rehabilitation, and I-190 superstructure replacement. Each project is individually documented with job numbers and contract plans on the company's website.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bridge Replacement and Reconstruction

Named customers4 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cold Spring Construction Company: New York-based heavy/highway general contractor specializing in bridge and highway construction. Comparable to Oakgrove in service mix (bridge replacement, highway reconstruction), regional New York footprint, and government agency customer base (NYSDOT and similar).
• Hendrick's & Bellanca Construction: Regional New York State heavy construction firm engaged in highway, bridge, and civil infrastructure work. Comparable to Oakgrove in project types and reliance on public-sector contracts.
• Lancaster Development Inc. Western New York-based general contractor with heavy/highway and site development capabilities. Comparable to Oakgrove in regional footprint, mix of public and private infrastructure work, and general contractor operating model.
• Rifenburg Construction Corp. New York State heavy/highway and bridge contractor with decades of experience on NYSDOT and municipal projects. Comparable to Oakgrove in core service line (bridge and highway), public-sector customer mix, and mid-sized regional positioning.
• C.P. Ward Inc. Western New York / Rochester-area heavy civil contractor focused on bridge and highway construction. Directly comparable to Oakgrove in geographic market, project types, and reliance on competitive bidding for state and county transportation infrastructure.
• W.M. Schultz Construction: Western New York heavy/highway contractor active in bridge, road, and infrastructure projects for state and county agencies. Comparable to Oakgrove in service offerings, regional market, and customer mix.

Broad incumbents

• Barnard Construction Company: Heavy civil contractor with significant bridge, highway, and tunneling operations across the U.S. Comparable in bridge and highway capabilities to Oakgrove but typically pursues larger, more complex projects and could compete for the same NYSDOT/NYSTA opportunities.
• The Lane Construction Corporation: National heavy civil contractor specializing in highways, bridges, and transit infrastructure. Comparable in core capabilities to Oakgrove but competes at significantly larger project scale, including major public infrastructure programs.
• Granite Construction Incorporated: Large national heavy civil contractor with extensive bridge, highway, and transportation infrastructure operations. Comparable to Oakgrove in core service line (heavy/highway + bridge) but operates at much greater scale and geographic reach, often competing with regional firms on larger public projects.

Regional players

• Tilcon New York Inc. Major supplier of aggregate and asphalt paving materials in the New York / New Jersey region, with affiliated paving operations. Comparable to Oakgrove as a regional heavy/civil infrastructure participant, though Tilcon operates more as a materials supplier/paving contractor rather than a bridge specialist.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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