Hoffman Profile

Building in the 21st Century

Much has changed since Hoffman Construction Company began building houses and schools in Portland in 1922. If founder Lee Hawley Hoffman were around today, he would find a business transformed by new technologies, construction methods, project types, and safety practices. We like to think he'd be proud to see that his company has grown into one of the largest general contractors in the United States and has completed some of the most challenging projects in the world.

Among all that is new, L.H. Hoffman would find one thing unchanged: Hoffman's commitment to building creative solutions, value, and relationships. Our core belief remains: we succeed only when our customers achieve their goals.

Flexibility and Wide Ranging Expertise

Hoffman's experience spans a wide array of project types. We have never specialized in a particular market, simply because our work has been driven by the needs of the community. This flexibility has meant opportunities to build everything from libraries and community centers to museums, hospitals and giant silicon chip factories. When new work calls us beyond our home territory, we take our values with us. With prompt payment processes, safe jobsite practices and fair treatment, we build strong relationships and maximize local involvement for subcontractors and the community, everywhere we work.

Employee-Owners Committed to Excellence

With headquarters in Portland and a full-service office in Seattle, Hoffman is a privately held company with all corporate stock owned by employees. We consider this a key to our success, and a reason our project teams consistently go the extra mile to keep projects on track and customers happy. While the majority of our work is negotiated with a Guaranteed Maximum Price, we also have extensive experience with Design-Build, Lump Sum Bid, and other delivery methods. In over 80 years of operations, we have never failed to complete a project or had a single demand placed upon our bonding company.