655 East Bay

Charleston, SC

Mid-High Rise
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Sojourn Glenwood Place

Raleigh, NC

Mixed Use
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Element Barclay

Wilmington, NC

Garden
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Stone Glen

Raleigh, NC

Workforce
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Inspire Brunswick Forest

Leland, NC

Active Adult
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Raleigh Iron Works

Raleigh, NC

Podium & Parking Deck
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655 East Bay
Sojourn Glenwood Place
Element Barclay
Stone Glen
Inspire Brunswick Forest
Raleigh Iron Works

Charlotte Multifamily General Contractor

Welcome to HKJ Construction, your trusted multifamily general contractor in Charlotte and throughout the surrounding area. For over three decades, we've been building communities where people live, work, and thrive. From the heart of Charlotte's dynamic urban core to growing markets across North Carolina and Virginia, HKJ Construction delivers multifamily projects with precision, partnership, and proven performance.

Our Portfolio

Our Projects

Mid-High Rise
We excel at vertical construction in Charlotte's most competitive urban markets. Our mid-high rise capabilities combine sophisticated engineering, efficient sequencing, and meticulous coordination to deliver landmark residential towers that define the Queen City's skylines and maximize land value.
Mixed Use
Charlotte's neighborhoods are evolving and spreading, and mixed-use developments are at the forefront of that transformation. At HKJ Construction, we seamlessly integrate residential, retail, and community spaces, creating vibrant destinations that serve as economic anchors and lifestyle hubs.
Garden
Garden-style communities remain a cornerstone of multifamily development throughout the region, and our experience with wood-frame construction, site logistics, and thoughtful design ensures these projects deliver quality living environments on time and on budget.
Workforce
Workforce housing is essential to Charlotte's continued growth and economic vitality. Because of this, we partner with with developers to create affordable, well-designed communities that meet the housing needs of essential workers and families across the income spectrum.
Active Adults & Campus
Whether for independent living or continuing care retirement communities, we understand the specialized requirements of active adult and campus housing, which is why our approach prioritizes accessibility, safety, and the unique amenities that enhance quality of life for senior residents.
Podium & Parking Deck
Podium and parking deck construction requires technical expertise and careful execution. As an experienced multifamily general contractor in Charlotte, we deliver these complex structural systems with the precision necessary to support the residential communities above while optimizing parking efficiency below.
Mid High Rise brick building

We Understand Construction in Charlotte

Charlotte is home, and we know its construction landscape inside and out. As a Charlotte multifamily general contractor with decades of local experience, HKJ Construction understands the permitting process, site conditions, labor markets, and municipal requirements that shape successful projects in the Queen City. We've built relationships with inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers that translate into smoother projects and better outcomes for our clients.

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The Cordelia

Wilmington

,

NC

426 Units
Garden
Element 29

Charleston

,

SC

190 Units
Podium & Parking Deck
The Flats Exchange on Erwin

Durham

,

NC

291 Units
Podium & Parking Deck
Exchange at Brier Creek

Raleigh

,

NC

108 Units
Mid-High Rise
The Range at Oleander

Wilmington

,

NC

345 Units
Mixed Use
Podium & Parking Deck
The Grove at Coastal Grand

Myrtle Beach

,

SC

194 Units
Active Adults & Campus
The Piedmont Raleigh

Raleigh

,

NC

382 Units
Mid-High Rise
The Franklin at Crossroads

Cary

,

NC

199 Units
Mid-High Rise
Wakefield Apartments

Raleigh

,

NC

216 Units
Garden
Water Garden Village

Raleigh

,

NC

60 Units
Work Force
Inspire Brunswick Forest

Leland

,

NC

152 Units
Active Adults & Campus
The Hamlet at Blakey Hall

Elon

,

NC

52 Units
Active Adults & Campus

The HKJ Footprint

While Charlotte is a key market, our reach extends throughout the region. HKJ Construction is proud to serve developers and communities across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, bringing the same commitment to quality and partnership to every project, regardless of location. Our multi-state presence means we understand regional differences in codes, market conditions, and construction practices. This footprint also provides stability and scalability—when you partner with HKJ Construction, you're working with a general contractor who can support your growth across multiple markets with consistent quality and reliable delivery.

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Why HKJ?

Since 1989, HKJ Construction has built a reputation as a trusted multifamily general contractor through consistent delivery and unwavering commitment to excellence. With more than 35,000 units completed across hundreds of successful developments, we bring a depth of experience that translates into refined processes, solved problems, and proven expertise on every project. Our 0.88 Experience Modification Rate (EMR) reflects our dedication to safety—a below-industry-average rating that demonstrates comprehensive safety programs, rigorous training, and a culture where everyone goes home safe every day. For developers and investors, partnering with HKJ Construction means working with a general contractor who combines 35+ years of stability, an exceptional track record, and the low-risk execution that drives successful outcomes.

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Who We Are
Testimonials

What Our Charlotte Clients 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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