Business Details
34 Years
experience
Trusted Commercial Construction Services in Baltimore
Schaefer Construction has built enduring relationships through collaborative construction solutions for nearly 25 years. Our team combines 150+ years of collective experience with academic backgrounds from institutions like Duke and Princeton to deliver value-engineered projects across commercial, residential, and restoration sectors. We prioritize client success through proactive design-build methodologies, maintaining accountability to standards exceeding client expectations.Our expertise spans complex challenges in office fit-outs, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and secure government spaces. With a focus on transparent communication and innovative problem-solving, we transform demanding projects into award-winning results while fostering long-term partnerships with repeat clients.
Services
Office Fitout
Medical Offices
Industrial Renovation
Educational Construction
Luxury Spas
Bank Facilities
Government Spaces
Church Construction
Design-Build
Budget Estimating
Details
- Year established: 1992
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of construction experience with projects completed on-time and on-budget.
- Our team holds degrees from top-tier institutions including Duke and Princeton University.
- We implement LEED-accredited sustainable construction practices for eco-conscious projects.
- Our design-build methodology reduces costs while maintaining uncompromising quality standards.
- We maintain 150+ years of combined project management expertise across all construction phases.
Associations and certifications
- LEED
What people say
On-time delivery
Expert project management
Collaborative process
Value engineering
Repeat clients
Services
Office Fitout
We specialize in commercial office fit-outs that optimize space functionality while maintaining budget constraints. Our team manages tenant improvements from initial design concepts through final construction, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations. With expertise in corporate office environments, we deliver tailored solutions that enhance workplace efficiency and meet evolving business needs across Maryland's commercial sector.
Medical Offices
Our medical office construction services create functional, code-compliant healthcare environments. We understand the unique requirements of medical facilities, including specialized plumbing, electrical systems, and infection control measures. Our experienced team delivers clinics, dental offices, and diagnostic centers that balance patient comfort with operational efficiency while adhering to strict regulatory standards for healthcare construction.
Industrial Renovation
We transform industrial spaces into modern, efficient facilities through comprehensive renovation solutions. Our expertise includes structural upgrades, MEP system installations, and process-driven layout optimizations for warehouses and manufacturing plants. By combining technical knowledge with practical construction experience, we deliver industrial projects that improve operational capacity while maintaining safety and compliance standards.
Educational Construction
Our educational construction services create innovative learning environments for universities and academic institutions. We specialize in classroom renovations, laboratory installations, and technology-integrated spaces that support modern pedagogical needs. With experience at institutions like Johns Hopkins University, we deliver projects that enhance educational capabilities while maintaining strict timelines and minimizing disruption to academic schedules.
Design-Build
Our design-build methodology streamlines construction through single-source project delivery. We coordinate architects, engineers, and subcontractors to provide cost-effective solutions from concept to completion. This approach reduces project timelines by 20-30% while maintaining quality standards, making it ideal for clients seeking efficient, coordinated construction services with clear accountability throughout the project lifecycle.
People
Paul Schaefer
Founder
Third-generation construction professional with Duke engineering degree. Founded Schaefer Construction in 1992 after 7 years at Glen Arm Construction. Brings 40+ years industry experience managing diverse projects including banks, labs, and churches while maintaining community involvement through Little League coaching.
Tristan White
Vice President
Duke-educated electrical engineer with 20+ years construction management experience. Oversees complex industrial and banking projects requiring specialized construction methods. Transformed K-Mart into church facility and managed M&T Bank branch construction. Holds Master of Engineering Management degree while balancing family life with four children.
Scott French
Chief Financial Officer
Towson University accounting graduate managing financial operations for 20+ years. Directs ERP systems implementation and construction accounting processes. Specializes in fitness center and spa projects while serving as Hampton Pool Association president. Balances financial oversight with family activities including ski weekends and youth sports coaching.
Legh Powell
Project Manager
LEED-accredited professional with 37 years commercial contracting experience. Manages diverse projects from medical offices to secure facilities. U.S. Naval Academy graduate and Loyola High School alumnus. Combines technical expertise with family focus, balancing five children and seven grandchildren while maintaining industry leadership in sustainable construction practices.
Ned Worthington
Project Manager
Princeton graduate with 30+ years Baltimore construction experience. Specializes in value engineering and restoration projects for historic properties. Former Falls Road Corporation president brings expertise in merging creative design with cost-effective solutions. Active in Baltimore Bachelors Cotillon and Green Spring Valley Hunt Club while maintaining focus on client-centric construction management.
Questions
What commercial construction services do you offer?
We provide office fit-outs, medical facilities, industrial renovations, educational construction, and secure government spaces with design-build solutions.
How long has Schaefer Construction been in business?
We've delivered construction services since 1992 with team members having over 150 combined years of industry experience.
What distinguishes your construction approach?
Our collaborative team-building process combines value engineering with proactive project management to exceed client expectations through all project phases.
Do you handle complex renovation projects?
Yes, we specialize in challenging renovations including historic restorations, plumbing-intensive spas, and tight-schedule academic facility upgrades.
What geographic areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Baltimore, Annapolis, and the Mid-Atlantic region with capabilities for select national projects.
Can you manage projects with tight deadlines?
Our team completed a Johns Hopkins University renovation in 8 weeks while maintaining quality standards through efficient resource coordination.
