Outfall and Rock Groin Construction, Deal, NJ
Deal, NJ | Marine
Over $40 million in outfall and rock groin construction.
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Agate Construction Co., Inc.
Clermont, NJ
Innovative Solutions for Heavy Civil & Marine Construction
- Services
- 10
- Offices
- 1
- Projects
- 3
- Leaders
- 2
- Founded
- 1981
Overview
Agate Construction Co., Inc. is a heavy civil and marine construction firm based in Clermont, New Jersey, founded in 1981. Agate delivers technically challenging heavy civil projects across New Jersey, Southeastern Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Lower Manhattan, with a specialty in marine elements, structures in the tidal zone, groundwater control, and deep foundations. Completed projects include bridge construction, ports and terminals, shoreline protection, utility construction, and historic restoration.
- Founded
- 1981
Services
Heavy Civil General Construction
Agate Construction delivers full-capability heavy civil general construction with a strong focus on challenging project conditions.
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Projects
6-Span Bridge for Monmouth County, Red Bank, NJ
Red Bank, NJ | Monmouth County | Bridges
$20 million marine-based 6-span bridge.
View project sourceStorm Drain and Pump Station, Bayhead and Mantoloking, NJ
Bayhead and Mantoloking, NJ | NJDOT | Stormwater & Flood Control
$36 million storm drain and pump station project.
View project sourceLeadership
James E. Johnston, Jr.
Chairman and CEO
PE
Civil Engineering graduate of Manhattan College and licensed Professional Engineer. Johnston founded Agate Construction after starting at the Nuclear Division of Chicago Bridge and Iron Co. and then with Scientific Design, an international petrochemical Design/Build firm, before joining two area New Jersey contractors and becoming well versed in heavy highway and marine construction.
James Johnston III
President
Graduate of Pennsylvania State University. Joined Agate Construction in 1992 and served in roles including project manager, estimator, and director of operations before being named President in June 2004.