Welcome to Pate Construction Company

For more than four decades Pate Construction Co., Inc. has consistently delivered high quality federal, state, municipal, and commercial projects throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Texas, and Wyoming.

Highly Rated Past Performance – Pate Construction’s satisfied customers include the US Army Corps of Engineers, the US Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain Air Station, the US Forest Service and cities and municipalities throughout Colorado and New Mexico.

Excellent Financial Qualifications – Bonded by Wells Fargo and Underwritten by Great American Insurance Company (A.M. Best Rated A+).

Construction Capability

Pate Construction provides successful, time-tested project execution for:

We are a minority owned 8(a) Small Business, registered in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) in these NAICS codes. (See Table)

Qualified Leadership – Our Project Managers, Superintendents, Safety and Quality Control personnel have 10 to 40 years of experience. Blue Pate has served as President of the company since 2008. He has more than two decades of experience in the construction industry and expertise managing multi-million dollar local, state, and federal projects.

Skilled Labor Force – The majority of Pate Construction’s highly-skilled workforce have been with the firm 20+ years or are second-generation employees. We keep good people by offering great benefits, competitive salaries, well-maintained equipment, and a safe working environment.

Safety – Pate Construction employs independent safety consultants for job site inspections and conducts annual training to ensure our projects have stringent oversight. Due to an excellent accident prevention program, a demonstrated commitment to protecting employee welfare, a drug abuse program that is among the strictest in the State of Colorado, and an exceptional safety record, Pate Construction is Cost Containment Certified.

Services

Heavy Civil and Waterway Construction – For more than four decades Pate Construction has delivered high quality construction throughout the Colorado Front Range, and has executed well over 3,000 projects including extensive river drainage, floodplain, and waterway construction. Our recent relevant experience:

Underground Utility Capability – Pate Construction experience with underground utilities installation and restoration spans multiple decades. Recent projects:

Design-Build and Value Engineering – Pate Construction recently completed a $3.2 million design-build road for a US defense agency. The project entailed construction of a 2,300 LF road on the side of a solid granite mountain with a 1-to-1 slope. Time was critical to meet testing deadlines. To expedite completion, the Pate Construction team re-engineered the road to ensure the project was delivered on-time and within budget.

Heavy Demolition Capability – Pate Construction has crushed concrete slabs as part of street, bridge, and deck demolition. Our McKinley Phase VI project required 12” deck demolition in 16’x10’ sections.

Project Management

Pate Construction frequently self-performs in excess of 75% of any given project to include Project Management, Site Superintendence, Safety, and Quality Control.

Each project professional is carefully matched with job requirements to ensure precise project execution and to maintain a continuous line of authority and responsibility for the duration of each project.

Risks to the safe, on-time, and on-schedule delivery of projects are carefully mitigated as part of Pate Construction’s initial project planning and scheduling process.

Pate Construction has demonstrated successful risk mitigation expertise for:

IDIQ Awards

$275 Million Front Range SABER – A 5-year contract providing new construction, renovation, repair, maintenance, and design-build projects for the US Air Force Academy, Cheyenne Mountain Air Force Station, Fort Carson, Pueblo Chemical Depot, Peterson AFB, Schriever AFB, FE Warren AFB, and Buckley AFB.

$160 Million R&D Test Article Construction Services – A 10-year contract performing heavy civil and underground construction projects at White Sands Missile Range.

Pike & San Isabel National Forest Road Construction – A 5-year contract performing forest road repair and maintenance.

Colorado Springs Utilities Water Main Replacement Services – A 5 year contract participating in the renewal of approximately 60-70 miles of 6” to 42” diameter existing potable water distribution pipelines and infrastructure within the city of Colorado Springs.

Contact Us

Pate Construction Co., Inc. is prepared and ready to fulfill your utility and civil construction requirements – today.

Positions Available

Foreman for Underground Utilities / Pipe – Know the required activities for your scope of work. Understand the project plans and specifications. Develops a daily construction plan and coordinates this schedule with the project superintendent and or project manager. Ensure accurate and timely project reports, T&M reports, and employee timecards. Establish a safe work environment in compliance with OSHA standards. Ensure compliance with all federal, state and company environmental policies. Enforce company policies and have great attendance and work ethic.

Hydrovac Truck Operator – Class-A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with tanker endorsement. Hazmat Endorsement preferred. 3 years of experience preferred. Must be able to pass a D.O.T. physical, drug test and background checks. Great attendance and work ethic.

Mainline Excavator Operator – Can read, understand and excavate varying elevations at an expert level. Can manage mass excavations with maximum efficiency. 2 years of experience with accurately and safely excavating around utilities. Willing to contribute on the ground when needed to maintain site productivity. Excavate trenches within OSHA standards. Great attendance and work ethic.

Loader Operator – Can read and understand drainage, infrastructure, site development, and demolition. 2 years of experience with grading, drainage work and underground utilities. General knowledge of plan reading and grade stakes. Willing to contribute on the ground when needed to maintain site productivity. Great attendance and work ethic.

Pipelayer – Lay pipe for storm or sanitation sewers, drains and water mains. Prepare sites for excavation. 2 years of experience in underground utility construction preferred. Familiarity with materials and methods. Ability to communicate with other crew members. Proficient in using pipe lasers and levels. Great attendance and work ethic.

Laborer – Perform manual labor in an open excavation. Operate and maintain equipment as needed. 1 year of construction experience preferred. Able to work in confined spaces and open trenches. Follow OSHA and all safety procedures. Great attendance and work ethic.

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