Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Civil Construction Solutions
Founded in 2000 by Dawn Grimm Harvey, D. Grimm, Inc. has established itself as a trusted civil contracting firm specializing in energy services and land development. Our company operates two core divisions, delivering comprehensive civil solutions across the United States while maintaining an unwavering commitment to safety, quality, and timeliness. With a foundation built on experience and loyalty, we prioritize creating safe work environments through state-of-the-art equipment, industry best practices, and rigorous safety training for all team members. Our team of seasoned professionals works closely with clients to fulfill their needs, combining technical expertise with ethical business practices. We distinguish ourselves through our family-oriented culture that values employee well-being, client satisfaction, and community impact. Our safety-first approach includes daily job site analysis, weekly toolbox topics, and a behavior-focused peer-to-peer safety program that has become integral to our operations. With over two decades of experience, we have completed projects ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million, consistently demonstrating dependability, thoroughness, and professionalism in every service operation.Our clients consistently recognize our ability to deliver high-quality work while maintaining strict safety standards, making us a preferred partner for complex civil construction projects. We continue to invest in workforce development through comprehensive training programs covering excavation safety, driver safety, and environmental compliance. Our commitment to excellence extends to environmental stewardship, with services that minimize ecological impact while ensuring regulatory compliance through stormwater pollution prevention plans and habitat restoration.
Services
Energy Services
Land Development
Right of Way Services
Substation Construction
Foundation Services
Oil & Gas Civil Services
Site Work
Environmental Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 25 years of experience in civil construction with a proven safety record
- Our team includes certified safety professionals providing ongoing workforce training
- We deliver comprehensive civil solutions from site preparation to final surfacing
- Our family-oriented culture ensures employee accountability and client focus
- We implement behavior-based safety programs exceeding industry compliance standards
What people say
Dependable, thorough, professional
Unwavering dedication to safety
High quality of work
Efficient planning techniques
Cost-effective solutions
Services
Energy Services
Our energy services division specializes in civil construction for substations and transmission lines, including fencing, gate installation, and related infrastructure. We ensure safe, reliable installations while maintaining compliance with environmental regulations. Our team delivers complete site preparation and final surfacing solutions for energy sector clients nationwide.
Land Development
We provide comprehensive land development services focusing on underground utilities, environmental mitigation, and site preparation. Our capabilities include clearing, grubbing, utility installation, and maintenance crews for complete property development. We implement best management practices to minimize environmental impact while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Substation Construction
Our substation services cover complete civil scope construction including pad preparation, grading, surfacing, and environmental controls. We deliver turnkey solutions for substation projects with specialized expertise in grounding systems and conduit installation. Our experienced crews ensure timely completion of complex electrical infrastructure projects.
Environmental Services
We offer full environmental compliance services including stormwater pollution prevention plans, access matting, and habitat restoration. Our team manages environmental controls throughout projects and provides detailed compliance reporting. We specialize in working with sensitive areas while maintaining strict regulatory adherence.
Foundation Services
Our foundation division constructs stable bases for transmission lines, substations, and pipeline facilities. We deliver drilled caissons, transformer pads, oil containment pits, and slab foundations with precision engineering. Our management team ensures every foundation meets safety standards while maintaining project schedules.
People
Dawn Harvey
President
Founder of D. Grimm, Inc. with 25 years of civil construction experience, Dawn established the company's family-oriented culture and safety-first approach. She leads strategic operations while maintaining client relationships.
Paul Preston
COO
As COO, Paul oversees daily operations and project execution. With extensive industry experience, he ensures adherence to safety protocols and quality standards across all projects and divisions.
Jack Mallard
HSE Manager
Jack leads safety initiatives with specialized expertise in hazard recognition and compliance training. He implements behavior-based safety programs and manages incident prevention strategies across all job sites.
Shawn Harvey
Project Manager
Shawn manages complex civil projects from planning to completion. His expertise includes site preparation, resource coordination, and ensuring timely delivery of projects while maintaining strict safety standards.
Kevin Baird
General Superintendent
Kevin supervises field operations with hands-on management of construction crews. He ensures quality control and technical excellence across projects while mentoring team members in best practices.
Questions
What civil construction services do you offer?
We provide energy services, land development, substation construction, foundation work, and environmental compliance solutions across the United States.
How does your safety program work?
Our safety culture includes daily job analysis, weekly training, behavior-based programs, and four dedicated safety professionals ensuring compliance with all regulations.
What project sizes do you handle?
We complete projects ranging from $200,000 to $3.5 million with equal attention to quality, safety, and timely completion.
Do you work nationwide?
Yes, we operate across the United States with experienced teams capable of managing projects in various regional environments.
How do you ensure environmental compliance?
We implement stormwater pollution prevention plans, environmental controls reporting, and habitat restoration as part of our comprehensive mitigation services.
Reviews (2)
Hey Whiteninja
Feb 21, 2021
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This company is great! Handles all civil needs and issues. The personnel that work here are amazing and are very knowledgeable.
Carmelo Rodriguez
Dec 15, 2018
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Incompetent and irresponsible, for allowing the island of Puerto Rico, and it's inhabitants, to suffer two major electrical outages on that island, in the last two weeks. Your FIRED !
