Founded by James Phelan and proudly lead by Kayla Phelan, J. Phelan Construction has been operating as a full-service general contracting and construction management firm for over 20 years.

We specialize in interiors, successfully completing a plethora of commercial, retail, financial, hospitality & capital improvement projects throughout the Tri-State area.

Our extensive subcontractor base has been refined to include a sampling of the best from all trades, and it is our long and solid relationships with these craftsmen that allows us to provide accurate and competitive proposals for each project.

Whether your project requires pre-construction services, design management, a logistical plan, or it is ready to build, the team at J. Phelan Construction Co., Inc. is committed to giving your project it’s full attention. Our goal is to complete your project in the safe, timely and cost effective manner that you would expect as our client.

Our Leadership

Kayla Phelan is an emerging figure within the commercial construction industry. She represents J. Phelan Construction as President and Owner.

Kayla has a diverse background and education in design, graduating with a BFA from Savannah College of Art and Design. Coupled with her construction expertise, she is able to bridge the gap between Architect and Contractor, better servicing her clients throughout the building process.

For the past 8 years, Kayla has led sales and business development, operations and construction management for a diverse range of projects including commercial interior renovations, office fit-outs and retail vendor shops ranging from 1MM-7MM.  

Currently, Kayla’s main role is managing J. Phelan Construction’s larger projects throughout every phase of construction: overseeing design and development on-site, coordination and scheduling, cost control, and client relations.