About

The construction industry is constantly changing, with rapid advancements in engineering, technology, new energy sources, and a stronger focus on the environment. J.M. Thompson Company’s longevity is evidence by our ability to change with the times. Nevertheless, we remain deeply committed to the values instilled in us by the company founders, our grandfather and father, of treating others as we would have them treat us.

John Thompson
President / CEO

J.M. Thompson is owned and operated by John, Dickie, and Marty Thompson, brothers who represent the third generation of the family business. Each brother possesses vast construction knowledge, having begun their careers in the field, then moving into project management before assuming hands-on, leadership roles. The JMT team is comprised of the most experienced industry professionals.  A company is only as good as the people it employs, and our staff is responsible for the many successful projects represented in our portfolio.

Meet the Thompsons

The JMT team believes in the importance of each and every relationship, from our employees, to our clients, and everyone we meet in between.

That’s why every completed project has one of our principal partners involved from start to finish. We say, “A Thompson will be on every project.” Whether it’s John, Dickie, Marty, Travis or Paul, the long-standing trust we build on job sites with our clients, staff, and subcontractors are second to none in the industry. Headquartered in Cary, NC, JMT is a licensed general contractor and construction manager in both North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We’ve completed a wide range of projects across the Southeast ranging from industrial and manufacturing facilities to convention centers and high-rise condominiums. We always deliver quality work at a competitive price.

JMT has operated in the southeastern region of the United States for more than 100 years, specializing in the construction of commercial, industrial, and institutional projects for public and private entities.  Our team of professionals is experienced in negotiating, design-build, guaranteed maximum price (GMP), construction management (CM) at risk, and lump sum bid contract delivery systems. The company holds an A++ bond rating and its longevity is evidence of its financial strength and stability.

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About JM Thompson

JMT offers a full range of pre-construction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management services, including but not limited to:

  • Scheduling, constructability review, budgets, cost control, and value engineering
  • Procurement, including comprehensive minority and historically underutilized business outreach
  • Project and construction management, including shop drawing review, change and contingency management, construction phasing and resource allocation, and final project close-out
  • Sustainable green construction, including work on numerous Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) projects that have achieved all levels of certification

For over 100 years, building owners, private clients, and industry professionals have chosen JMT, not only because we provide quality work at a fair price, but because we prove time and time again that commitment and hard work deliver successful projects.

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