HGR Construction, Inc.

Carson holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Building Construction from the University of Florida, and has over 20+ years of experience in the construction industry. Carson has held nearly every type of position throughout his construction career: Pre-Construction Services, Project Management, Superintendent and Sr. Vice President. His experience in managing facilities ranging from retail, healthcare, class A office, distribution, and educational facilities has helped him develop a diverse portfolio of work, adding unique perspective and greater value to clients’ projects. Carson has managed over $40 million worth of work at a given time and has been involved in many fast-track projects, giving him the ability to anticipate, project and administer to the exact needs of the client. While fast-track retail is certainly one of Carson’s areas of expertise, he has also been a part of an Eagle Award winning team for a medical facility in Orlando. Carson is able to ensure successful projects by focusing on the development of key relationships with various municipalities, trades, consultants, employees and most importantly, the client.

As a co-founder of HGR Construction, Darrin has been involved with every aspect of Commercial General Contracting, from on-site field engineering and project management to business development and business administration. As Co-CEO, Darrin is responsible for operations, business development and staff recruiting for HGR Construction. Darrin monitors project management procedures, oversees specific client and project expectations, and assumes project executive responsibilities on current and prospective projects. He specializes in construction management and team construction project delivery, where his experience and understanding of team construction are utilized. Darrin’s goal is to lead by example, to serve those with whom we work – clients, vendors and co-workers- by being intensely involved and professional while maintaining integrity in every relationship, and in doing so inspiring their trust and loyalty.

As a co-founder of HGR Construction, Jim’s ultimate goal is to not only achieve the client’s vision, but to also surpass their expectation. As Co-CEO, Jim expedites and delivers products of the highest quality and craftsmanship, ahead of schedule. With over 20+ years of hands-on experience, his accomplishments include building the fastest “Fast Track” supermarket, to date (at 79 days), managing the construction of over 1 million SF of industrial space and over 700,000 SF of retail space. Jim is directly responsible for overseeing all field related activities including monitoring budgets, maintaining precise schedules and solving construction logistics as well as subcontractor contractual compliance and safety. Jim’s keen attention to detail and problem solving, both in the field and in the office, enable him to consistently produce success.

Louie holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Building Construction from the University of Southern Mississippi and is a member of Sigma Lambda Chi (National Honor Society for Construction) with almost 30+ years of management & estimating experience in the construction industry. Louie’s diverse portfolio includes construction projects throughout the United State, many of which are recognized as national retail landmarks. Louie has successfully completed numerous regional malls with several nationally recognized developers, as well as numerous mall renovations and “big box” national retailers. As Vice President, Louie is responsible for the project management operations of the company, assists in estimating and business development. Louie also runs several projects personally to make sure that he continues to provide the clients with personalized service, stay in touch with the ever changing construction climate, and to show that the ownership of HGR is closely involved in the day to day operations of the company. Louie’s success in delivering projects on time and within budget is a testament to his ability to nurture relationships with clients (most of which are repeat) and all facets of the construction phase.