Construction Today - September/October 2017 - 72
Commercial | JRM CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT Strong Reputation CELEBRATING ITS 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, JRM HAS A CLIENT-FIRST MENTALITY. BY BIANCA HERRON clients include Fortune » JRM's 500 companies, retailers and prestigious schools. D avid G. McWilliams, Joseph Romano and James Connolly launched JRM Construction Management in 2007 as a general contracting firm specializing in JRM Construction Management www.jrmcm.com * Revenue: $500 million+ * HQ: New York City * Employees: 300 * Specia y: Commercial interiors "We want to continue finding good talent and adapting our operations to our clients' needs." - Joseph Romano, president and partner 72 CONSTRUCTION-TODAY.COM SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2017 PHOTO CREDIT: GENSLER commercial interiors in various industries, including high-end corporate, retail and private schools. Prior to starting the company the trio had worked together in some capacity over the past 20 years, Partner and President Romano says. Ten years later, the New Yorkbased company has had significant growth, and now has 300 employees and additional offices in California and New Jersey. With its annual average volume of $500 million, JRM's clients are comprised of Fortune 500 companies, retailers, financial investment and law firms, and prestigious schools. The company strives to consistently provide high-quality work. One of the keys to JRM's success has been the involvement of ownership and senior level management, according to Romano. "No one sits at a desk and does nothing," he says. "We all roll up our sleeves and are available 24/7." Celebrating a Decade JRM celebrated its 10-year anniversary in April at New York City's Hudson Yards. JRM had recently completed Coach's headquarters at 10 Hudson Yards and held its celebration party in the building's amenity space. "There was about 400 people in attendance and it was a great affair," Romano says. He adds that the party was a great reflection on the landmark projects JRM has completed throughout its decade in the industry, including the Discovery Center Times Square, Etsy's headquarters, Sony and Squarespace, as well as the build-out of Smythson of Bond Street's flagship retail