About Us
Innovative. Transformative. Impactful.
For more than 60 years, Halmar prides itself on having delivered billions of dollars in infrastructure projects in congested urban environments. The firm's innovative solutions — some used for the first time in the U.S. — to design and construction challenges, coupled with an award-winning partnering approach, achieves accelerated schedules, lower costs, and trusted client relationships.
In 2017, Halmar joined the ASTM Group, the second largest toll road concessionaire by road miles in the world. Together with ASTM Group, Halmar now provides all aspects of design, construction, finance, operation and maintenance, and technological innovation for transportation Design-Build and P3 projects.
Key Differentiators
- In-house engineers and robust project controls
- Best-in-class risk management
- Award-winning partnering approach
- Innovative solutions, some first-of-kind in the U.S.
- Accelerated schedules and lower costs
- Design-Build, P3, CM/GC, and Progressive Design-Build expertise
Our Mission
Halmar's mission expands beyond delivering great infrastructure, to include building communities, improving quality of life, and ensuring long-term sustainability of diverse land and water environments.
Innovation
Pioneering solutions — some used for the first time in the U.S. — to solve the most complex design and construction challenges in transportation infrastructure.
Safety
Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment on every project through project-specific health and safety incentive programs and a culture of prevention.
Partnership
Building trusted relationships with government agencies, owners, project partners, subcontractors, and vendors through an award-winning partnering approach.
Sustainability
Expanding beyond delivering great infrastructure to building communities, improving quality of life, and ensuring the long-term sustainability of diverse environments.
Our Story
The Halmar Way
Over six decades of building landmark infrastructure across America.
Where It All Started
Halmar Construction was formally incorporated in 1962. The firm continues to grow and expand its services to include engineering.
More Manpower
Bill Murphy joins Halmar, bringing a new level of quality and professionalism, a critical ingredient in the firm's success.
The Future Generation
Chris Larsen and Paul Atkins join Halmar. The firm spends the entire decade at JFK putting in place over $350M of construction and continues to stake its claim as the leader in bridge and highway construction throughout the Hudson Valley.
Expanding Horizons
Halmar grows its portfolio into rail and mass transit, winning major contracts with the MTA and establishing a reputation for complex urban infrastructure delivery.
ASTM Group Partnership
Halmar joins ASTM Group, the second largest toll road concessionaire by road miles in the world, unlocking global capabilities in design, construction, finance, and P3 delivery.
Building the Future
With a portfolio spanning billions in active projects — from the Second Avenue Subway Phase 2 to the Potomac Yard Metrorail Station — Halmar continues to shape America's infrastructure.
Leadership
Our Team
Experienced professionals guiding Halmar's vision for transformative infrastructure.
Chris Larsen
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Atkins
President
Daniel Bergan
Executive Vice President
Michael Reilly
Senior Vice President, Operations
James Nicoletti
Vice President, Estimating
Maria Gonzalez
Vice President, Human Resources
ASTM Group
One Integrated Company, Operating Worldwide
ASTM Group is a world leader in the management of motorway networks, design and construction of major infrastructure works (EPC), and technology applied to mobility. Present in 15 countries with about 17,000 employees, the Group operates according to a One Company Business Model.
Founded on partnership with government agencies, owners, project partners, subcontractors and vendors based on trust, our integrated organization provides all aspects of project development, design and engineering, construction, finance, operations and maintenance, as well as technological innovation and sustainable solutions for transportation DB and P3 projects.
International Reach
Second largest toll road concessionaire by road miles in the world, with networks in Italy, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.