About
Discover the story behind NYC’s premier union-strong, certified WBE heavy civil contractor
Our story
Founded in 2009, Akela Contracting, LLC has grown into a leading name in the New York heavy-civil construction industry. For over a decade, we have partnered with major public agencies and private developers across all five boroughs of New York City and in Westchester County.
Our mission is simple: to bring elite field performance, ironclad compliance, and transparent communication to every job site we manage.
Three core principles that guide how we work
Every decision we make and every project we tackle is guided by a shared set of values:
Value
We optimize our field workflows to deliver maximum efficiency, streamlined operations, and disciplined cost control.
Integrity
We build open, honest relationships with prime contractors and project estimators with zero hidden fees.
Professionalism
We supply highly trained crews who prioritize job site safety, strict code compliance, and precision finishes.
What sets us apart
We keep your projects moving forward by removing the typical roadblocks that stall heavy civil builds. We deliver:
Established infrastructure
Operating reliably out of our Mount Vernon headquarters since 2009
Frictionless compliance
Helping you hit diversity goals effortlessly through our pre-verified New York State Women Business Enterprise (WBE), New York City Women Business Enterprise (WBE), New York City School Construction Authority Women Business Enterprise (NYC SCA WBE), and Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Small Business Enterprise (PANYNJ SBE) certifications
Agency-approved track record
Trusted to deliver under intense scrutiny by New York’s most demanding public entities, including the DDC, DEP, and Port Authority
A proud union tradition
New York’s future is built by skilled, union labor. Akela Contracting is proudly signed with the region’s top local labor unions, ensuring every person on our site brings elite training and standard-setting safety to your project.
Laborers
Local 731 & Local 1010
Operating Engineers
Local 14 & Local 15
Dockbuilders
Local 1556
Carpenters
Local 157
Our core services
Akela Contracting handles a wide range of public works and private site development projects in New York City 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.
Put a trusted, agency-approved team on your site
From navigating strict municipal requirements to managing complex underground utilities, we bring the expertise, coordination, and precision your project demands. Partner with a heavy-civil contractor New York City and Westchester agencies have trusted since 2009.
