WBE Certified Heavy Civil Contractor NYC & Westchester
The Trusted WBE Heavy
Civil Utility Contractor
in NYC & Westchester
Over 15 years of delivering safe, code-compliant civil engineering solutions that uphold the highest standards of quality and reliability
Not all contractors are built for New York's demanding
environment
Engineering modern infrastructure requires total compliance and flawless logistics. However, finding a heavy civil utility contractor in New York and Westchester that excels in every area of construction logistics is a significant challenge.
Developers and municipal agencies often face difficult trade-offs when choosing contractors. They may have to decide between a safe contractor and a cost-effective one, or a team with local expertise versus one with large-scale capacity. These compromises can lead to compliance risks, disorganized scaling, and poor communication.
The Akela advantage: Work with a dependable construction company in New York and Westchester
While other civil construction companies struggle with complex logistics and red tape, Akela Contracting takes a streamlined, high-performance approach to construction in NYC and Westchester. You can count on us for:
Ironclad compliance and WBE certification
As a certified NYS, NYC, SCA, and WBE contractor, we consistently meet the documentation, safety, and reporting requirements demanded by public agencies and leading private developers.
Heavy civil expertise that scales
Our experienced crews and fleet provide the resources needed to execute demanding public infrastructure and private construction projects, from complex utility installations to large-scale site development, on schedule.
Proactive, transparent communication
We treat estimators, general contractors, and project owners as true partners and provide real-time updates from the field to keep everyone on the same page.
Our core services
Akela Contracting handles a wide range of public works and private site development projects in New York and Westchester
Utility Infrastructure
We handle the heavy underground work that keeps city water, waste, and power lines working safely beneath our feet.
Building Services
We link your building's systems directly to the city's main underground utilities, including water, sewer, electrical, and gas.
Surface & Finishing Work
We build strong, durable surfaces designed to handle heavy New York traffic and survive rough winter weather without cracking.
Site Development
We prepare raw land or construction sites so they are safe, perfectly level, and solid enough to support new buildings.
Turnkey Solutions
We deliver complete site development solutions, including underground utilities, drilled foundations, concrete construction, flatwork, and paving.
Who we work with
As a leading general contractor in NYC and Westchester, Akela Contracting serves the following industries with a system of built-in accountability.
Government & Public Agencies
We help state and city departments build and repair public infrastructure while meeting all strict regulatory standards without the typical delays.
Commercial Contractors & Developers
We are a reliable, high-performing subcontractor that gets your jobsite ready and your project foundations set up correctly from day one.
Our featured projects
Learn about the different critical infrastructure, subsurface utility networks, and surface restoration projects we have delivered across New York’s five boroughs and Westchester County.
Canal Street
DEP Lead Replacement Bronx NY
Diversity Plaza
JFK Airport
Memorial Sloan Kettering
MTA FDR Widening Project
NYC DDC East Coast Resiliency
NYC DDC Flatlands Brooklyn
NYC DDC Safe Routes to Schools
NYC DDC SI DASNY
plus Westchester
partnerships
Why choose Akela Contracting?
We understand that New York City's construction environment leaves zero room for error. With us, you can expect:
Deep local expertise
We have over 17 years of proven experience navigating the strict municipal codes and underground logistics across all five NYC boroughs and Westchester County.
100% union-strong workforce
We’re proudly partnered with New York’s premier labor unions (L731, L1010, L14, L15, 1556, and L157), ensuring elite safety training and field professionalism.
Certified WBE compliance
We’ve consistently helped public agencies and general contractors meet their diversity utilization goals with transparent, ironclad documentation.
Dedicated resource management
We assign the exact heavy equipment and experienced supervisors needed to finish every job on time, within budget, and without cutting corners.
Our certifications
Akela Contracting is a fully licensed and certified minority-and-women-owned business
enterprise holding the following certifications:
NYS WBE Certified
Certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise by New York State
Meet state-level diversity goals on major infrastructure, highway, and public works projects in New York when you partner with us.
NYS MWBE Certified
Certified as a Women-Owned Business Enterprise by the City of New York
We are qualified to self-perform civil work on municipal contracts across all five boroughs.
NYC SCA WBE Certified
Certified with the New York City School Construction Authority as a WBE
Our team is pre-vetted to safely handle specialized site prep, utilities, and exterior concrete work for public school facilities.
PANYNJ SBE Certified
Certified as a Small Business Enterprise by The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey
Akela Contracting streamlines bidding for major transportation, transit, and infrastructure projects.
Union & GCA Member
Member of the General Contractors Association of New York, Inc. (GCA)
We mobilize highly skilled, safety-trained union labor to ensure elite craftsmanship on every jobsite.
Trusted by New York’s leading public agencies
Akela Contracting has worked and delivered for many of the city’s government entities.
What our partners say
Reputation is everything. Here’s how public agencies, general contractors, and project managers describe their experience working alongside our team.
How to work with us
Getting a reliable, certified partner on your jobsite shouldn't be a complicated process. We keep our onboarding process clear, transparent, and efficient.
Schedule a consultation
Contact us to book your consultation, where we’ll discuss your project details, blueprints, and any specific WBE targets you need to meet.
Review your estimate
Receive an accurate, honest budget and resource schedule with zero hidden fees, making sure all union compliance paperwork is prepped and ready.
Launch the build
Our union-strong crews arrive at your site with the proper heavy machinery, executing the work safely while updating you in reatime.
Build confidently with an experienced, union-strong team providing a solid foundation
Discover why public agencies and top developers choose us as their trusted heavy civil utility contractor. Partner with Akela Contracting today.
