Years Building trust since 1948
Built on
experience.
Focused on
tomorrow.
Grading, asphalt paving and utilities contractor since 1948.
78
–
YRS
Celebrating
Since 1948
Generations Family owned & operated
Projects Completed across the Carolinas
Dedicated To our clients & our team
What We Do
Full-Service Site Solutions
Featured Projects
Built Across the Carolinas
Carolina CAT Gastonia
Complete sitework package for a new Carolina CAT facility in Gastonia, including clearing, erosion control, mass grading, utilities, storm drainage, paving and concrete flatwork.
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Carolina CAT North Graham
Civil sitework improvements for Carolina CAT's North Graham Street location in Charlotte, including grading, storm drainage, asphalt paving and concrete flatwork.
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McGill Family YMCA
Full sitework package for the McGill Family YMCA expansion in Belmont, including demolition, erosion control, grading, storm drainage, utilities, retaining wall prep, asphalt paving and concrete work.
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Shannon Bradley
Eight-acre industrial laydown yard in Gastonia with clearing, erosion control, mass and fine grading, asphalt and stone paving, fencing, survey and testing support.
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Westside Logistics
Full civil sitework package for a 180,000 SF logistics center on Cox Road in Gastonia — clearing, mass grading, water, sewer, storm drainage and asphalt paving.
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WestLake Market
Full civil sitework package for a Harris Teeter-anchored retail center in Clover, SC — clearing, site balance, storm, utilities, paving and Highway 55 improvements.
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Skyway Industrial
Turnkey site package for Skyway Industrial — two EastGroup Properties tilt-wall buildings totaling 318,308 SF on 43 acres in Charlotte.
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Hambright Industrial
Full civil sitework package for a 225,000 SF tilt-wall industrial building at Hambright and Mt. Holly-Huntersville Roads.
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Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy
Complete civil sitework package for the Bonnie Cone Leadership Academy charter school campus in Huntersville.
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Harper Landing
Industrial site development in Stanley.
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Gateway MOB
Site development for the Gateway medical office building in Belmont.
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Bonds Farm Tracts 1 & 2
Mixed-use site development for Bonds Farm Tracts 1 & 2 in Huntersville.
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Advanced Drainage Systems
Industrial yard expansion for Advanced Drainage Systems, including sitework, grading, drainage, paving, concrete, fencing and stabilization around an active operation.
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Steele Creek Preparatory Academy
Charter school site development, mass grading and detention pond construction.
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Palisades of Lincolnton
Multi-family apartment community site development and utilities.
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Gaston Day School Athletic Complex
Sports fields and roadway construction for a private school athletic complex.
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In The Field
Commitment to Safety
Focused on safety and performance.
Jenkins approaches heavy civil work with safety and performance in mind. From grading and utilities to asphalt paving, our goal is to deliver dependable work while keeping jobsite safety a clear priority for our team, our customers, and the communities around each project.
Safety
A core focus across our field work and project relationships.
Performance
Reliable execution for commercial, industrial, and municipal sitework.
Quality
Heavy civil work built to serve the long-term needs of the site.
Teamwork
Working with customers and project partners toward a successful outcome.
About Jenkins
Rooted in Values.
Driven by Quality.
For over 78 years, Jenkins has delivered high-quality site work and infrastructure solutions for commercial, industrial and municipal clients.
Learn More About UsIntegrity
Honest, fair and transparent in everything we do.
Safety
Protecting our people, our partners and our communities.
Quality
Built to last. Done right the first time.
Teamwork
Strong relationships. Stronger results.
Three Generations Strong
Built by Family.
Trusted for Generations.
John E. Jenkins Inc. began in July of 1948 with one employee — Mr. John E. Jenkins — and one piece of equipment: a bulldozer. Three generations later, the same family still answers the phone, and the same values still guide every job we take on across the Carolinas.
Our Leadership
The People Behind the Work
Wes Bumgardner
President & Owner
Kyle Bumgardner
Vice President & Owner
Thomas Garrison
Senior Estimator & Project Manager
Justin Goldacker
Senior Project Manager & Estimator
Bil Jones
Project Manager & Estimator
Virginia Tuminello
Accounting Manager
Frequently Asked Questions
Things People Ask Us
What services does Jenkins provide?
Jenkins is a heavy civil site contractor offering three core services across the Carolinas: grading and earthwork, asphalt paving and milling, and underground utilities including water, sewer, and storm drainage. We work on commercial, industrial, and municipal projects.
What areas does Jenkins serve?
Jenkins serves a 60-mile radius from our Gastonia, NC headquarters — primarily Gaston, Mecklenburg, Lincoln, Cleveland, Catawba, Iredell, Cabarrus, and Union counties in North Carolina, and York County in South Carolina. We regularly work in Charlotte, Huntersville, Stanley, Lincolnton, Mooresville, Concord, Shelby, Hickory, Rock Hill and surrounding communities.
Is Jenkins licensed and prequalified?
Yes. Jenkins holds Heavy Highway General Contractor licenses in both North Carolina and South Carolina, and is prequalified by the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
How long has Jenkins been in business?
John E. Jenkins Inc. was founded in 1948 and is now in its third generation of family ownership. We have completed more than 1,000 projects across the Carolinas.
How do I request an estimate?
Use our Get a Quote page to share contact information, project details, plans, drawings and site photos. You can also call (704) 864-5421 or email estimating@jejenkins.com.
How do I apply for a job at Jenkins?
Use the Jenkins Careers page to review priority roles and submit a general employment application. Share your contact information, work experience, availability, CDL status and resume details so the Jenkins team can review your application.
Does Jenkins handle municipal and DOT projects?
Yes. As an NCDOT-prequalified contractor with heavy highway licenses in NC and SC, Jenkins regularly performs roadway, public infrastructure, and utility work for municipalities and state agencies in addition to private commercial and industrial projects.