About Us

Empowerment Construction Managers (ECM) is a group of assembled professionals with turn-key solutions for meeting ESG/Diversity goals in small to large complex projects on time and within budget. ECM has a highly trained, diverse workgroup specializing in program management, project management, construction management, and more.

Company Values

Safety

Our clients are always ensured our projects are completed on time within budget.

Transparency

Honesty and open communication is our priority to ensure project completion while moving through milestones.

Risk Management

Mitigate the risk of contracting with diverse vendors through careful vetting and operational support.

Eclectic

ECM’s team comes from many different backgrounds and ethnicities with industry-leading turn-key gold standard experience to meet owners’ needs.

Safety

Empowerment Construction Managers is committed to the safety of its employees, clients, and the general public. This dedication in safety is demonstrated by using comprehensive human performance practices and tools that drive results to exceed industry standards.

OUR CORE SERVICES

Competitive Edge

Competitive Edge was created and designed to develop, foster, and grow one of the company’s core beliefs – a solid commitment to enriching the economic stability of the communities in which we work throughs service, education, and mentorship. The core principle is our commitment to enriching the economic stability of the communities in which it works in 8 ways.

ONE

Through community involvement, the money allocated for ECM’s projects is invested back into the local surrounding communities. Subcontractors are required to utilize available local workforce, suppliers, and contractors. Competitive Edge community enrichment plan allows economical improvement as a result of project dollars being reinvested back into local regions.

Two

ECM utilizes many different sources to obtain information about potential contractors/suppliers for projects. Resources allowing of gathered information on minority and women-owned suppliers /contractors in the state through local organizations /unions, community gatherings, state programs. Due to constant community outreach, the industry has flourished with a diversified base of contractors and suppliers to provide services.

three

Competitive Edge has an established division whose sole purpose is to ensure that the Outreach Program is successful. Without close dedicated attention, programs often end up being neglected or dissolved. Competitive Edge has its own staff dedicated to ensure the highest level of community outreach success possible.

Four

All subcontractors are required to hire and recruit available graduating union classes of local apprentices that Competitive Edge provides in a monthly list. Local members of the community gain working experience through the program while project dollars remain vested in the local community.

Five

Competitive Edge assists in SBE/MBE/WBE businesses in the areas of job site safety, project document controls, cost estimating, project scheduling, and workforce utilization. Also, the program guides in obtaining construction insurance, financial assistance, and bonding support to help promote company success.

six

Competitive Edge is committed to obtaining contracts for small local, minority, and women-own businesses to distribute large sections of work into smaller parts to allow the local companies to participate in projects. Also, the program has helped build relationships with local unions to help best navigate businesses towards union training programs.

Seven

Employees are assigned to monitor the outreach program by gathering, tracking, and reporting on the local workforce. Also, the participation of SBE/MBE/WBE contractors is monitored regularly to evaluate progress.

Eight

With the help of the community and district leaders, the program will identify residents in the neighborhood that are willing to train with a ECM mentor to gain construction experience while collecting a competitive salary. While on the job, the mentor will concentrate on the resident’s passions and strengths that will benefit their future career while working in the construction industry.

Constructing
with Diversity

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