James Sommerville, Inc. (JSI) is a trusted General Engineering Contractor delivering top-tier grading, paving, and underground utilities.
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.
Efficiency, schedule reliability, and waste reduction drive every scoop and paved foot.
Our company-owned machinery ensures maximum uptime and advanced telemetry precision.
From mass excavation and land clearing to precision hillside terracing and structural subgrade preparation.
Learn More ➔High-durability paving, overlays, sealcoating, and striping for parking lots, public roads, and industrial paths.
Learn More ➔Comprehensive wet and dry utilities: sewer mains, storm drainage runs, water distribution lines, and electrical conduits.
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