About hellem

Our mission

At Hellem Construction Group, our mission is to build with purpose, precision, and pride, delivering exceptional results while honoring the trust our clients place in us.

Rooted in the discipline of military service and driven by real-world experience, we approach every project with integrity, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality.
We don’t just construct infrastructure, we help shape stronger communities, one project at a time.

Our values

We operate with the same principles that guided us in service: excellence, accountability, and teamwork. We empower our crew to grow, lead, and take ownership of their work because when we support our people, we strengthen our results.

Whether we’re restoring a neighborhood street or breaking ground on critical infrastructure, we show up with skill, grit, and a solutions-first mindset.

A U.S. Navy service member in uniform with American flags in the background.

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Owner message

As a retired Navy Seabee, I’ve lived by one core principle throughout my life and career: “We build, we fight.” That motto isn’t just military doctrine it’s a mindset. It means showing up prepared, stepping into every challenge with confidence, and never cutting corners. When I transitioned into civilian life, I saw a need for that same mindset in the construction industry.

I founded Hellem Construction Group to bring military-grade discipline, precision, and reliability to every project we touch. From excavation and site development to utility installations and emergency response, our work is built on the same core values I lived by in the Navy: honor, courage, commitment, and respect for the mission.

We don’t just move dirt. We build the groundwork for homes, businesses, public infrastructure, and long-term community development. Whether we’re tackling a complex utility project for a municipality or grading a site for a residential development, our team brings skill, professionalism, and pride to every task.

What sets us apart isn’t just our equipment or capabilities, it’s our people. Many of our team members are veterans or come from backgrounds where showing up on time, working with purpose, and having each other’s backs is second nature. That culture of teamwork, safety, and trust is what drives our success.

We are proud to serve New Jersey and the greater Northeast region with high-quality construction services and even prouder of the relationships we’ve built with our clients, partners, and community. Our work is personal. When we’re on your job site, your goals become our mission.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to earn your trust, deliver results, and build a better future one project at a time.

We’re just getting started.

John Hellem

Construction Safety at Hellem Construction Group

At Hellem Construction Group, safety isn’t a checkbox it’s a core value woven into everything we do. We go above and beyond to protect our team, our partners, and the communities where we build. From the first shovel in the ground to final inspection, every step is guided by rigorous safety protocols, continuous training, and proactive risk assessment. Through real-time data analysis, open communication, and a team-wide commitment to vigilance, we’ve built a culture where safety is not just practiced, it’s lived.