Unger Construction

History and Approach

• Founded in 1927 and continuously serving Northern California since then.
• Known for quality, integrity, and innovation in construction.
• Emphasizes strong relationships and deep connections with the communities it works in.
• Provides personalized service with a collaborative, team-oriented mindset.

Project Delivery Leadership

• Recognized leader in design-assist and design-build methods of project delivery in Northern California and the Central Valley.
• Often engaged at the same time the architect is hired, creating a unified design/construct team.
• Promotes collaboration among owner, contractor, architect, and subcontractors to improve design, cost control, and constructability.

Client Relationships

• A significant portion of Unger Construction's work comes from repeat clients (around 80% as stated on the website), reflecting client satisfaction and confidence.
• Positions itself as a committed, accountable, and reliable partner focused on helping clients achieve their strategic goals.

Design/Build

• Single contract between the owner and Unger for both design and construction.
• Unger carries the design team as consultants, providing a single point of responsibility.
• Designer and contractor work together from the start as one team.
• Unified project recommendations are made to fit the owner's schedule and budget.
• Changes are addressed collaboratively by the whole team, supporting problem-solving and innovation.

Preconstruction Services

Unger's preconstruction team focuses on establishing realistic budgets and schedules early, then keeping projects on target as design decisions are made.

Typical preconstruction services include:

• Developing accurate preliminary estimates for business planning.
• Establishing and maintaining a detailed project schedule (design, permitting, and construction).
• Coordinating with utility companies for on-site and off-site improvements.
• Preparing cost/benefit studies for building structure, MEP systems, and finishes.
• Identifying prefabrication opportunities to reduce cost and project timelines.
• Updating estimate reports as design progresses to stay within budget.
• Providing input on constructability and plan coordination.
• Developing logistics, phasing, and safety plans to support continued operations during construction.

Construction Phase

During construction, Unger continues to manage cost, drive schedule, and maintain quality and safety.

Key construction capabilities and practices include:

• Upfront planning and continuous communication with trade partners.
• Focus on overall quality of the finished project and safety for all participants.
• Ability to self-perform key scopes such as:
• Concrete
• Framing
• Equipment installation
• Doors, frames, and hardware
• Working with the design team, testing agencies, and inspectors to plan inspections, testing, commissioning, and final sign-offs.
• Coordinating the steps needed for timely occupancy and turnover of completed projects.

Offices

Sacramento Headquarters

• Address: 910 X Street, Sacramento, CA 95818
• Phone: 916-325-5500

North Bay Office

• Address: 737-G Southpoint Boulevard, Petaluma, CA 94954
• Phone: 707-780-7512

General Contact

• Email: info@ungerconstruction.com

For project inquiries, preconstruction discussions, or general questions, clients can contact either office by phone or use the general email address.

Licensing

• California Contractor License: CA #301690
• Nevada Contractor License: NV #0075860

Names Northern and Central as a service area. Areas beyond these are not published.

• Building long-term careers, not just jobs.
• An inclusive work environment that reflects nearly a 100-year legacy.
• Diverse backgrounds and equal opportunity for career advancement, mentorship, and professional development at all levels.

Locations for Career Opportunities

• Sacramento area
• North Bay / San Francisco Bay Area

Types of Roles

Unger Construction seeks experienced construction professionals and interns across a range of project, field, and office roles.

Current Opportunities (as listed on the website)

Examples of roles that have been listed include:

• Construction Project Superintendent II (e.g., Santa Rosa, CA)

Specific openings can change over time. For the most current list of available positions, candidates should refer to the careers/available positions section of the Unger Construction website or submit a resume through the site.

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