Business Details
Your Trusted Heavy Highway and Bridge Construction Partner in Louisiana
JB James Construction has established itself as a premier heavy highway and bridge contractor serving Louisiana since our founding. With decades of experience working alongside city, state, and federal agencies, we deliver infrastructure solutions ranging from $5 million to $50 million projects. Our capabilities span bridges, highways, sanitary sewers, and airport construction, supported by in-house teams including survey crews, quality control specialists, safety managers, and professional engineers. Headquartered in Baton Rouge with satellite offices across Louisiana, we maintain a fleet of 95% owned equipmentfrom GPS grading systems to portable concrete plantsto ensure precision and efficiency.Our commitment to safety is demonstrated through OSHA-certified supervision, bi-monthly inspections, and a proactive safety dashboard system. We specialize in concrete paving, pile driving, underground storm drainage, and industrial construction, serving multiple active jobsites statewide. Our leadership team combines deep industry expertise with a dedication to incident-free operations, environmental responsibility, and continuous improvement in every project we undertake.
Services
Concrete Paving
Bridge Construction
Highway Development
Underground Storm Drainage
Pile Driving
Industrial Construction
Highlights and features
- We specialize in heavy highway and bridge projects with $5M$50M budgets.
- Our owned equipment fleet includes GPS grading systems and portable concrete plants.
- In-house quality control technicians ensure compliance with federal/state specifications.
- We maintain OSHA-certified safety programs with bi-monthly jobsite inspections.
- Satellite offices in Shreveport, Lake Charles, Lafayette, and Covington enable statewide service.
Services
Concrete Paving
We provide certified concrete paving for highways, airport runways, and industrial sites. Our equipment includes slip-form pavers and portable plants to ensure high-quality, specification-compliant surfaces. This service supports long-lasting infrastructure for federal and state transportation projects.
Bridge Construction
Our bridge construction services handle structures of all sizes using owned formwork and dedicated crews. With decades of experience, we deliver safe, durable bridges for state transportation departments using specialized equipment and veteran superintendents.
Pile Driving
We install concrete and timber piles using 200-ton cranes and specialized hammers. Our experienced crews operate fixed leads and swinging leads to create stable foundations for bridges, highways, and industrial facilities across Louisiana.
Underground Storm Drainage
Our earthwork capabilities include stormwater piping and drainage structures. Using excavators and soil stabilization techniques, we build systems that prevent flooding and support infrastructure longevity for municipal and transportation clients.
Industrial Construction
We construct industrial facilities requiring heavy civil infrastructure. Our services include site preparation, concrete work, and utility installation to support manufacturing, logistics, and energy sector developments across Louisiana.
People
Jeffery Bond James
President
Jeffery Bond James leads JB James Construction with decades of industry experience, overseeing strategic growth and operational excellence for heavy civil projects across Louisiana.
Matt Otwell
Vice President
Matt Otwell manages project execution and client relations, leveraging extensive construction management expertise to ensure timely delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
Hannah Singletary
Chief Administrative Officer
Hannah Singletary directs administrative operations, ensuring efficient resource allocation and compliance with regulatory standards across JB James Construction's statewide projects.
David Huckabay
Area Manager
David Huckabay supervises regional operations, coordinating crews and equipment to maintain quality control and safety standards on all active jobsites.
Cain Gilfoil
Project Manager
Cain Gilfoil leads project teams, managing timelines and budgets for highway and bridge construction while maintaining client communication and technical specifications.
Questions
What types of construction projects does JB James specialize in?
We focus on heavy highway, bridge, airport runway, and industrial construction projects ranging from $5M to $50M across Louisiana.
Do you handle both public and private infrastructure projects?
Yes, we work with city, state, and federal agencies as well as private industrial clients for transportation and facility development.
What safety certifications does your team hold?
Our field operations are supervised by OSHA-certified personnel with 30-hour construction outreach training for all safety programs.
Can you provide concrete materials for large-scale projects?
We own four portable concrete plants and employ in-house quality control technicians to produce specification-compliant materials for federal/state projects.
Are you currently hiring construction professionals?
Yes, we're seeking experienced personnel for bridge crews, equipment operators, and project management roles. Visit our careers page to apply.
