Building with Good People, for Good People
At Schaefer General Contracting, we are driven by our commitment to building safe, quality projects with good people for good people.
Why Schaefer? We Build Confidence
At Schaefer General Contracting, we are driven by our commitment to building safe, quality projects with good people for good people.
Established in 1954, Schaefer’s legacy is decades in the making and backed by a time-tested blueprint for success. As we look to the next few decades of Building Confidence, we promise to deliver the same care, craftsmanship, and attention to detail that has defined Schaefer for over 70 years.
As a trusted construction partner with deep roots in the Midwest, a strong presence in the Southeast, and a growing footprint along the East Coast, we provide construction management, general contracting, design-build services for clients in the senior living, healthcare, education, retail, hospitality, and industrial markets, delivering confidence across every phase of the commercial building process.
Whether we’re leading ground-up developments or complex, phased renovations, our team brings clarity, collaboration, and craftsmanship to every project.
Let’s build something—together.
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100%Employee Commitment to Safety
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50+Construction Professionals
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7Decades in Business
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3Generations of Leadership
Services Overview
We Build Confidence by managing every detail of your project with care and purpose—serving as a true extension of your team.
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Construction Management
From breaking ground to final punch list, our experienced team delivers quality construction with consistency, accountability, and attention to detail.Learn More -
General Contracting
At Schaefer, we Build Confidence by delivering quality construction, backed by 7 decades of experience and a commitment to doing right by our clients, teams, and trade partners.Learn More -
Design/Build
Through Design/ Build Assist, we bring design and construction together to streamline delivery, reduce risk, and accelerate results.Learn More -
Estimating/Budgeting
Our estimating team brings accuracy, transparency, and collaboration to every phase of the preconstruction process—helping you make confident, informed decisions from day one.Learn More -
Service Solutions
From the ground up to ongoing upkeep, we build lasting confidence. Whether emergency service calls or long-term maintenance solutions, Schaefer Service Solutions is here to support your facilities beyond the build.Learn More
Industries & Specialties
From healthcare to institutional establishments, our expertise spans a diverse range of sectors. Discover how we leverage over 7 decades of experience and a tailored approach to meet specific industry needs.
Where We Build
Schaefer serves the East Coast, Southeast, and Midwest regions of the United States bringing decades of experience to projects ranging from complex interior renovations to ground-up, state-of-the-art developments.
With more than 70 years of roots in Louisville, KY, and a growing presence in the Southeast through our Tampa, FL office, our team of 50+ dedicated professionals works seamlessly across regions to deliver exceptional results.
We Build Confidence wherever we go—driven by purpose and backed by experience.
Explore where we build.
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We Work Where You Are!
Work With UsOur Signature Projects
Explore a portfolio of our most distinguished projects, showcasing our capabilities and craftsmanship.
Build More Than Buildings.
Build a Career with Schaefer
As a multi-generational company with a 70-year legacy, we’ve built more than a business—we’ve built a culture of integrity, craftsmanship, and care. At Schaefer General Contracting, we are driven by our commitment to building safe, quality projects with good people, for good people, and that starts with our team.
Discover how you can build what matters—with Schaefer.