655 East Bay

Charleston, SC

Mid-High Rise

Sojourn Glenwood Place

Raleigh, NC

Mixed Use

Element Barclay

Wilmington, NC

Garden

Stone Glen

Raleigh, NC

Workforce

Inspire Brunswick Forest

Leland, NC

Active Adult

Raleigh Iron Works

Raleigh, NC

Podium & Parking Deck

Chapel Hill Multifamily General Contractor

When you need a trusted multifamily general contractor in Chapel Hill, HKJ Construction delivers exceptional results backed by decades of experience. As a leading construction company serving Chapel Hill and the greater North Carolina region, we specialize in building high-quality multifamily communities that stand the test of time. Our team combines local market knowledge with proven construction expertise to bring your vision to life—on time, on budget, and to the highest standards.

Our Project Types

Mid-High Rise
We excel at complex vertical construction, delivering sophisticated mid-rise and high-rise developments that maximize urban density while creating desirable living spaces. Our teams navigate the unique challenges of taller structures with precision and safety.
Mixed Use
Our mixed use projects seamlessly integrate residential, retail, and commercial spaces to create vibrant, walkable communities. We understand the coordination required between multiple stakeholders and building systems to deliver these dynamic developments.
Garden-Style
Garden-style communities remain a cornerstone of multifamily housing in the Chapel Hill area. HKJ Construction builds attractive, amenity-rich garden communities that appeal to residents seeking a more suburban lifestyle while maintaining efficient construction schedules.
Podium & Parking Deck
Our expertise in podium construction and structured parking enables us to maximize density on challenging urban sites. We deliver these technically demanding projects with the structural integrity and efficiency that developers depend on.
Active Adults & Campus
From active adult communities to UNC student housing and senior living, we specialize in purpose-built residential environments tailored to specific demographics. Our experience ensures we deliver the unique features and amenities each type of resident requires.
Workforce
We're committed to addressing critical housing needs through well-designed workforce housing projects. These developments provide quality, affordable homes for working families while meeting the financial objectives of our clients.
Mid High Rise brick building

We Understand Construction in Chapel Hill

As an experienced multifamily general contractor that serves Chapel Hill, we understand what it takes to build successfully in this dynamic market; Chapel Hill's unique blend of university culture, innovation economy, and small-town character creates specific opportunities and challenges for multifamily development. Not only are we highly familiar with local building codes, permitting processes, and site conditions throughout Chapel Hill and surrounding areas like Carrboro and Durham, but our established relationships with local subcontractors, suppliers, and officials help keep your project moving forward smoothly. When you choose HKJ Construction for your next construction project, you're partnering with a team that knows this market inside and out.

Check Out Our Portfolio

We're proud to have created thousands of units across North Carolina. Take a look at our full portfolio of projects!
The Hamlet at Blakey Hall

Elon

,

NC

52 Units
Active Adults & Campus
The Range at Oleander

Wilmington

,

NC

345 Units
Mixed Use
Podium & Parking Deck
Mayfaire Flats

Wilmington

,

NC

119 Units
Mid-High Rise
Briar Chapel

Pittsboro

,

NC

152 Units
Active Adults & Campus
Stone Glen Apartments

Apex

,

NC

164 Units
Garden
Active Adults & Campus
The Grove at Coastal Grand

Myrtle Beach

,

SC

194 Units
Active Adults & Campus
Element 29

Charleston

,

SC

190 Units
Podium & Parking Deck
The Artreaux

Winston Salem

,

NC

241 Units
Conventional
Pennybyrn

Jamestown

,

NC

38 Units
Active Adults & Campus

HKJ's Other Areas of Service

While we're proud to serve as a leading Chapel Hill multifamily general contractor, our reach extends throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. HKJ Construction maintains an active presence in North Carolina, Virginia, and South Carolina, with successful projects completed across all three states. This regional footprint means we bring best practices and lessons learned from diverse markets to every project, so whether you're developing in Chapel Hill, Raleigh, Richmond, Charleston, or anywhere in between, you benefit from our extensive network of trusted trade partners and our proven ability to deliver quality construction across multiple markets.

Why Choose HKJ Construction?

For over 35 years, HKJ Construction has been building multifamily communities that developers, residents, and communities value. Our longevity speaks to our stability, reliability, and commitment to lasting relationships with our clients. With more than 35,000 multifamily units delivered, we've refined our processes and proven our capabilities across virtually every scenario the industry can present. This depth of experience translates directly into smoother execution and better outcomes for your Chapel Hill project. On top of that, we're proud to announce our 0.88 EMR status - that's because safety isn't just a priority for us; it's embedded in our culture, translating to cost savings and reduced risk for your project. When you're searching for a multifamily general contractor in Chapel Hill, NC, these numbers tell a clear story: HKJ Construction has the experience, safety record, and proven performance to deliver your project successfully.

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Testimonials

See what our Chapel Hill customers are saying

"Ownership Team – I wanted to take a moment to give kudos to the folks at HKJ, especially Joe who has been a pleasure to work with. Joe and his team have gone above and beyond thus far to accommodate SGC, and truly seem to care about the what they do and getting things right."

Jason M. Slovensky

CEP/SAIA, Vice President | General Manager
Stone & Glazing Consulting, LLC

"Our team enjoys working with the HKJ team, I told them don’t worry about HKJ they will just call you to hand over the keys when they get done which is very rare these days."

Shannon T.

Everett Daniels | President
DeWitt Carolinas

"Joe and Jason, thanks again for sending us the message. We’ve always appreciated Hal Jordan and his team for exactly these reasons."

Anne E. Stoddard

Director of Development
Grubb Ventures

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