Our Story

Family-Owned.
Field-Proven.

JRT Contracting team
'98
Founded

Started With
One Crew.

In 1998, James R. Trevino walked off a job site where he'd spent 12 years swinging a hammer and decided he was ready to run a company of his own. He started JRT Contracting with his brother-in-law, a borrowed flatbed truck, and a handshake contract on a small commercial renovation in the industrial district.

That first job led to a second, then a referral, then a regional reputation for showing up, doing the work, and never making excuses. By 2006 JRT had grown to 30 employees and completed its first project over $1 million.

Today, JRT Contracting is a team of 60+ skilled tradespeople, project managers, and estimators delivering $20M+ in construction annually. We've never taken outside investment, never chased growth for its own sake, and never stopped answering the phone ourselves.

Our History

Milestones

1998

Founded

James R. Trevino launches JRT with one crew and a commercial renovation contract.

2002

First Major Contract

Awarded first $500K commercial build-out for a regional bank branch network.

2006

30 Employees

Expanded to 30 staff. Completed first project over $1M. Opened permanent office.

2010

Residential Division Launched

Added dedicated residential renovation team following strong homeowner demand.

2015

Design-Build Capability

Hired in-house architect and launched integrated design-build service offering.

2019

$10M Annual Volume

Crossed $10M in annual revenue. Named regional contractor of the year by AGC.

2023

Landmark Project

Completed Meridian Corporate Campus — 220,000 SF, $38.5M. Largest project in company history.

2025

Today

60+ employees, $20M+ annual volume, and a 26-year track record of integrity and craftsmanship.

What We Believe

Our Core Values

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Safety

Every worker goes home safe every night. OSHA 30-certified leadership on every JRT site, zero exceptions.

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Transparency

Open-book estimating. Weekly owner reports. No surprises. If something changes, you hear it from us first.

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Quality

We don't cut corners or cover up problems. Third-party inspections, documented processes, and real warranties.

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Accountability

When something goes wrong — and eventually something always does — we own it, fix it, and make it right.

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Community

We hire local, buy local, and give back to the communities where we work and live.

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Innovation

Always learning. We invest in new construction technology, training, and processes to deliver better outcomes.

⏱️

Reliability

We do what we say we will do. 94% on-time completion rate over the last 5 years, across all project types.

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Sustainability

LEED-capable team, waste reduction targets on every project, and a commitment to energy-efficient building.

Credentials

Licenses & Certifications

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General ContractorLic #: C-10-987654
State Licensed & Bonded
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OSHA 30All Superintendents
Certified & Current
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LEED APCertified Staff
Green Build Capable
BBB AccreditedA+ Rating
Since 2001
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AGC MemberAssociated General
Contractors of America
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$5M GL InsuranceFully Insured
All Projects
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ACI CertifiedConcrete Flatwork
Field Testing
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NARI MemberNational Assoc.
Remodeling Industry