Company Profile

The Kerr Contractors, Inc. was established in 1988 and over the years has acquired one of the largest and newest fleets of construction equipment in the state of Oregon.

Kerr Contractors, Inc. is recognized as one of the most technically advanced earthmoving and underground utilities contractors in the state of Oregon. One driving force for this type of investment is to remain an industry leader by pioneering new earthmoving techniques. Industry manufacturers consult with Kerr Contractors, Inc. to develop emerging technologies in the field of earthmoving principles and soil technology.

Kerr Contractors, Inc. has invested heavily in GPS capabilities that verify existing topography, minimize grade staking, minimize workers’ exposure in traffic areas, prevent unnecessary delays in the schedule and most importantly, improve efficiency and accuracy. Other technological advancements utilized by the company include remote data transmission for productivity and payroll information, and GPS vehicle tracking.

The company completes many smaller projects each year, but specializes in providing clients large-scale projects with difficult tasks, conditions and schedules. Typical private-sector projects include commercial, industrial and residential site development, jetty and levee construction, mining, highway construction, road reconstruction and large diameter pipelines. In many cases, we collaborate with owners, developers, and consulting engineers early in the process to assist in delivering the most desirable and economical solution to the construction goal.