Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Lake Charles, LA
Palma Alfred LLC is a family-owned construction company rooted in Lake Charles, Louisiana, with a legacy spanning over 60 years. Founded in 1986 by Alfred A. Palma Jr., a civil engineering graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana, the company has grown from handling $1 million projects to managing contracts exceeding $35 million. Specializing in corporate, educational, municipal, industrial, and hospitality construction, we serve Southwest Louisiana and the broader Gulf Coast region. Our team, led by Alfred and his son James G. Palma, prioritizes safety, innovation, and quality, delivering projects that exceed client expectations. With expertise in design-build, construction management, and self-performing work, we maintain strong relationships with subcontractors and vendors to assemble tailored teams for each project.Our commitment extends beyond constructionwe actively support local organizations to strengthen the communities where we live and work. Recognized for our professionalism and integrity, we hold memberships with the Associated General Contractors, Better Business Bureau, and other industry-leading organizations. From schools and churches to airports and industrial facilities, our portfolio reflects a dedication to excellence in every endeavor. As a trusted partner, we ensure optimized results through meticulous planning, critical path scheduling, and transparent communication. Our mission remains unchanged: to uphold our reputation of excellence from project inception to completion.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design Build Services
Project Estimating
Integrated Delivery
Self-Performing Work
Safety Management
Community Projects
Commercial Construction
Industrial Facilities
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer 60 years of combined experience in commercial and industrial construction.
- Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized service and community impact.
- Specialized expertise in design-build and construction management methodologies.
- Proven track record with projects exceeding $35 million in value.
- Committed to safety standards recognized across the Gulf Coast region.
Services
General Contracting
We manage all aspects of construction projects from start to finish, ensuring quality control and timely delivery. Our team coordinates subcontractors, materials, and timelines while maintaining budget compliance. With decades of experience in commercial, industrial, and public works projects, we deliver tailored solutions that meet specific client requirements across Southwest Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.
Design Build Services
Our collaborative design-build approach streamlines project timelines and reduces costs through unified planning and execution. By coordinating architects, engineers, and subcontractors under one contract, we ensure seamless communication and accountability. This method allows for innovative problem-solving and efficient resource allocation, particularly beneficial for complex projects like educational facilities and industrial complexes requiring specialized expertise.
Construction Management
We provide comprehensive construction management services including feasibility studies, cost estimation, scheduling, and quality control. Our team implements critical path management techniques to maintain project timelines while anticipating potential delays. With expertise in both CMAR and CMA models, we offer flexible solutions that balance client control with professional oversight for municipal and commercial developments.
Self-Performing Work
Our skilled workforce handles concrete work, steel erection, storm drainage, and finish carpentry directly, ensuring quality control and schedule reliability. This capability allows greater flexibility in project execution while maintaining cost efficiency. Decades of experience with self-performing tasks enables us to deliver specialized components with precision, particularly in infrastructure and industrial facility projects requiring exacting standards.
Safety Management
We implement rigorous safety protocols across all projects, including regular training programs and compliance with OSHA standards. Our proactive approach includes hazard assessments, equipment inspections, and emergency preparedness planning. This commitment to safety has established us as industry leaders in accident prevention, particularly for high-risk industrial and infrastructure projects throughout the Gulf Coast region.
People
Alfred A. Palma Jr.
President
A 1960 graduate of the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a degree in Civil Engineering, Alfred founded the company in 1986. With 60 years of industry experience, he previously served as President of Bartley Incorporated, overseeing major Lake Charles projects like First Federal Bank and Lakeside Bank.
James G. Palma
Vice-President
Joining the company in 1986 after earning an Architectural Studies degree from McNeese State University, James became co-owner in 1995. He brings over 30 years of hands-on construction management experience, focusing on project execution and client relations across the Gulf Coast region.
Questions
What types of construction projects do you specialize in?
We specialize in corporate, educational, municipal, industrial, hospitality, and infrastructure projects across Southwest Louisiana and the Gulf Coast region.
How long has Palma Alfred LLC been in business?
Founded in 1986 by Alfred A. Palma Jr., our company builds on 60 years of combined industry experience.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We provide design-build, construction management (CMAR/CMA), general contracting, integrated project delivery, and self-performing construction services.
Are you licensed to work beyond Louisiana?
While based in Louisiana, we serve the entire Gulf Coast region with adaptable project delivery solutions.
How do you ensure project safety and quality?
Our safety-first approach includes standardized protocols, experienced teams, and adherence to industry best practices for every project.
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