Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Engineering Construction Solutions
Founded in 1914, Ghilotti Construction Company has established itself as a premier general engineering contractor serving Northern California. As a 100% employee-owned business, we prioritize integrity, reliability, and teamwork while delivering infrastructure projects that enhance communities. Our expertise spans transportation, site development, underground utilities, and structural construction, utilizing advanced technologies and eco-friendly practices. With a century of experience, we remain committed to our founder's principles of quality craftsmanship, community responsibility, and exceptional client service.Our team of skilled professionals ensures every project meets the highest standards of safety, durability, and value. We serve both public and private sectors, offering comprehensive solutions from site preparation to complex infrastructure development. Our dedication to innovation and sustainability positions us as industry leaders while maintaining our reputation for on-time, on-budget delivery. Recognized as one of the top 400 contractors nationally, we continue to build upon our legacy of excellence in engineering construction.
Services
Transportation
Site Development
Underground
Structures
Self-Perform
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- We offer 100+ years of experience in Northern California infrastructure development
- Our employee ownership model ensures project quality and accountability
- We utilize advanced construction technologies and eco-friendly practices
- We maintain a strong safety record across all project sites
- We deliver complex projects on time and within budget
Services
Transportation
We specialize in comprehensive transportation infrastructure projects including highways, roadways, and transit systems. Our expertise covers emergency response initiatives and bike path developments. With advanced construction methods, we deliver durable, safe transportation solutions that enhance regional connectivity and economic growth across Northern California.
Site Development
Our site development services include grading, excavating, paving, and utility installation for residential and commercial projects. We handle storm drains, water/sewer lines, and soil stabilization. Our team constructs site and structural concrete foundations that create optimal conditions for development while maintaining environmental compliance and project timelines.
Underground
We provide complete underground utility solutions including water lines, sewer systems, and storm drain installations. Our specialized equipment and skilled crews handle complex subsurface projects of all scales. We ensure reliable infrastructure that meets modern demands while minimizing environmental impact through sustainable construction practices.
Structures
With over a century of experience, we construct durable bridges and structural systems meeting the highest engineering standards. Our team combines traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to create safe, long-lasting infrastructure. We focus on precision engineering and quality materials for all structural projects we undertake.
Self-Perform
Our skilled craft professionals self-perform critical construction tasks ensuring quality control and project efficiency. This approach maintains our high standards while optimizing timelines and costs. We handle diverse construction aspects directly, from concrete work to specialized trades, guaranteeing consistent results across all project phases.
People
Richard Ghilotti
CEO
Richard Ghilotti leads as CEO with deep industry knowledge and commitment to our founding principles. He was recently inducted into the Engineering Contractors Association Hall of Fame, demonstrating his leadership excellence and dedication to advancing construction practices while maintaining our company's core values.
Questions
What types of construction projects does Ghilotti specialize in?
We specialize in transportation infrastructure, site development, underground utilities, and structural construction projects across Northern California.
Is Ghilotti Construction employee-owned?
Yes, we are 100% employee-owned, which fosters accountability and ensures our team takes personal responsibility for project success.
How long has Ghilotti been in business?
We've been building Northern California's infrastructure since our founding in 1914 by James Ghilotti.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across 13 Northern California counties including Sonoma, Marin, Sacramento, and Santa Clara.
What safety measures does Ghilotti implement?
Safety is our top priority with comprehensive protocols ensuring all workers return home safely each day.
Reviews (6)
Chris Capozzi
Jul 17, 2021
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Puts up signs for 2 months leaving parking spaces unavailable on busy streets but only working on those streets for a week for their project.
Luc
Mar 16, 2021
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Their work lasts. Professional and competent team. Dedicated and professional. Adaptive company and culture. They were professional in completing work for upper Market districts in SF. The Team can handle high volume foot traffic work orders. They are city standard competent
Katrina Williams
Dec 14, 2020
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Very slow with their construction and doesn't keep it equal when letting cars go. And let's one side go and makes the other sit for over 15 minutes at a time and the other go and let all the cars go while the other side gets less than a quarter of the line go through. And their flaggers are very rude and disrespectful and don't know what they are doing. This is the 5th time this week this exact thing has happened and we moved for about 10 seconds and our line is already stopped and the other line is moving.
Leslie H.
Apr 06, 2020
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Cannot wait for Ghilotti BROS to leave their site off Lakeville in Petaluma! Eye sore to our beautiful new apartments and obnoxious workers super early or super late. Can't wait for the property to be purchased by maybe a company that cares about their surroundings respects their neighbors. I feel bad for Ghilotti the good company don't get them confused!
Laura W.
Aug 02, 2018
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If you see this company come into your neighborhood to do work, get ready to be on the phone fighting with their project manager and the people who contracted them to do the work. They have been in there Banana Belt of sausalito for months doing work for Marin Municipal Water District, another entity only interested in profit and oblivious to customer service. Complete lack of planning, no critical path, sporadic road closures that make it impossible to get anywhere, damage to property and local vehicles, loud foul mouthed yelling all day among the workers have ruined my summer and that of all my neighbors.
Chris Wroth
Feb 05, 2018
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About a year ago a careless driver from Ghilotti misjudged his moving into my lane, too close, nowhere for me to go and he caused over $4,000 worth of damage to my car- the drag was that Ghilotti didn't just own up right away even tho driver admitted immediately to he in the wrong! They fought it- and they Lost! Scumbags! MW
