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.

Lean Construction Focus

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

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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