Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Construction Partner in Southern California
American Construction Management & Engineering has been a trusted leader in construction and real estate services since 1980, serving clients across California and Nevada. Our mission focuses on maximizing real estate value through sustainable design and cost-effective construction methods. With expertise in general contracting, design-build, and construction management, we prioritize integrity, quality, and client collaboration. Our team, led by industry veterans Carol and David Jones, brings decades of experience in commercial renovations and large-scale projects. We specialize in industrial cold storage, medical offices, retail centers, and hospitality developments.Our commitment to innovation includes leveraging technology for efficiency and transparency. We work closely with public, private, and nonprofit clients while maintaining strong relationships with labor unions and government agencies. Our woman-owned business (WBE) status reflects our dedication to diversity and excellence. With licenses in both California and Nevada, we ensure compliance with evolving regulations. Our approach combines technical expertise with personalized service to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Services
General Contracting
Design Build
Construction Management
Consulting
Developing & Financing
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of construction experience since 1980
- Our design-build method reduces costs and project timelines
- We specialize in sustainable construction practices
- Proven track record with complex commercial and industrial projects
- Integrated technology improves project transparency and efficiency
Associations and certifications
- WBE (Woman Business Enterprise)
Services
General Contracting
We deliver comprehensive general contracting services using cost-plus, lump-sum, and guaranteed maximum pricing models. Our approach emphasizes collaboration between owners, architects, and contractors. With both General Engineering (A) and General Building (B) licenses, we handle complex commercial projects while maintaining strict budget controls and regulatory compliance.
Design Build
Our single-source design-build method reduces client risk through unified responsibility for design and construction phases. This fast-track approach enables simultaneous design and construction activities, delivering cost and time savings. We incorporate value engineering during pre-construction planning to optimize project outcomes for commercial and industrial clients.
Construction Management
We offer both agency and at-risk construction management services. Our platform includes pre-construction planning, value engineering, procurement management, and field administration. Agency CM provides cost-effective coordination with owner involvement, while at-risk CM delivers guaranteed maximum price contracts with reduced client risk through comprehensive project oversight.
Developing & Financing
Our turnkey development services cover visioning, economic feasibility analysis, financing strategy, and entitlement management. We help clients navigate complex development processes while minimizing risk. Our asset management approach ensures long-term value creation for public, private, and nonprofit organizations seeking real estate solutions.
Consulting
We provide pre-acquisition analysis, investment budgeting, and LEED/BIM consulting services. Our expertise helps clients make informed real estate decisions through preliminary feasibility studies and construction cost evaluations. Our advisory services focus on optimizing project outcomes through strategic planning and technical expertise.
People
Carol Jones
Chairwoman and CEO
With over 35 years in construction and real estate, Carol leads American Construction Management & Engineering's strategic direction. Her industry expertise and commitment to sustainable development drive our client-focused approach. She champions diversity as a WBE-certified leader.
David Jones
President
Managing over 100 million sq ft of commercial projects, David oversees operations with technical expertise in construction methods. His leadership ensures project excellence through proven processes and innovative solutions for complex developments.
Questions
What construction services does ACME offer?
We provide general contracting, design-build, construction management, consulting, and development financing services for commercial, industrial, and public sector projects.
Are you licensed in multiple states?
We hold active licenses in California (since 1980) and Nevada (since 2012) for both General Engineering (A) and General Building (B) contractor classifications.
What industries do you specialize in?
Our expertise covers industrial cold storage, medical offices, retail centers, hospitality developments, and commercial renovations across California and Nevada.
Do you offer sustainable construction options?
Yes, we incorporate sustainable design elements and energy-efficient solutions in all our projects to reduce operating costs and environmental impact.
How does your design-build method benefit clients?
Our single-source approach reduces risk through unified responsibility, fast-track scheduling, and cost savings from simultaneous design-construction phases with value engineering.
Can you handle complex commercial projects?
With over 40 years' experience and 100+ million sq ft of completed projects, our team successfully delivers complex commercial developments through proven processes and technology integration.
