Founded
1933
90+ Years Strong

Who We Are
“Don’t try to be the biggest, try to be the best.”
Our Story
Founded in 1933, Sullivan Eastern, Inc. is a leading site work, heavy highway, and utility construction firm based in the Raleigh–Durham area of North Carolina.
We primarily operate as a turn-key contractor, but at times we may perform only specific portions of a project, such as grading or utility installation.
Our contracts vary from serving as the Prime Contractor for the owner to functioning as a Subcontractor under a General Contractor.
Founded
1933
90+ Years Strong
Turn-Key
Contractor
Prime or Subcontractor
Heavy Highway
& Site Work
Built for Performance
Utilities
Expertise
Underground & Above

Our Company
We are committed to maintaining a balanced workload that includes commercial, residential, industrial, governmental, and municipal projects.
Our experience spans a wide range of developments such as shopping centers, office complexes, subdivisions, apartment communities, assisted living facilities, warehouses, distribution centers, schools, colleges, military base projects, utility systems, roadways, and streets.
What sets us apart is our team of knowledgeable, highly skilled professionals who are also excellent communicators. From our Estimating Department to our Project Managers, Superintendents, and Foremen, we keep you fully informed every step of the way.
Our Capabilities
Our equipment fleet is modern, innovative, and fully maintained by our in-house service department. We utilize GPS-equipped machinery and rovers, allowing us to monitor grades precisely.
We’ve worked with clients from the very early stages of a project, including design consultation, test digs, and budgeting.
As the project evolves, we provide updated budgets and value engineering, and we can also prepare cost-loaded schedules for accurate cash flow analysis.
“A company that can make it for 75 years and keep on going, I think it speaks a lot for itself. Plus we’ve got a third generation that’s taking over.”
President
Sullivan Eastern, Inc.
