Engineering California's Infrastructure Since 1987

James Sommerville, Inc. (JSI) is a trusted General Engineering Contractor delivering top-tier grading, paving, and underground utilities.

1987
Year Established
#506016
CA Contractor License
100%
OSHA Safety Compliant
4
Counties Served
Who We Are

Built on Precision, Performance & Safety

James Sommerville, Inc. is a leading heavy civil engineering builder serving residential, commercial, industrial, and municipal clients in Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Benito, and Southern Santa Clara counties. Over nearly four decades, we have established a reputation for flawless execution of grading, asphalt paving, and dry/wet underground utility systems.

We operate on **Lean Construction** principles—combining rigorous planning, resource optimization, and modern machinery to eliminate waste and deliver value directly to our clients' bottom line.

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Lean Construction Focus

Efficiency, schedule reliability, and waste reduction drive every scoop and paved foot.

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Caterpillar-Powered Fleet

Our company-owned machinery ensures maximum uptime and advanced telemetry precision.

James Sommerville Inc Fleet
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What We Do

General Engineering Services

Grading & Earthwork

From mass excavation and land clearing to precision hillside terracing and structural subgrade preparation.

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Asphalt Paving

High-durability paving, overlays, sealcoating, and striping for parking lots, public roads, and industrial paths.

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Underground Utilities

Comprehensive wet and dry utilities: sewer mains, storm drainage runs, water distribution lines, and electrical conduits.

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Need a Bid on a Construction Project?

Our Estimating team is ready to analyze your drawings and offer competitive, lean construction bidding for site preparation, paving, or utility installation.

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