Shimmick Construction - Chickamauga Lock Project

Shimmick Construction approaches every project with a collaborative delivery model that emphasizes self‑performance and tightly controlled execution. By handling up to 80 % of civil, electrical and mechanical work with its own crews, the firm keeps quality, safety and schedule under direct oversight from foundation work through final commissioning.

Based in Chattanooga, TN, Shimmick serves clients nationwide, bringing more than a century of engineering heritage to complex infrastructure builds. The company’s technical depth spans water‑resource systems—including treatment, storage and conveyance—climate‑resilience projects such as flood‑defense structures, energy‑transition assets like EV infrastructure and battery storage, and high‑tech construction for hyperscale and advanced‑technology facilities. An integrated Electrical Division adds turnkey capabilities for transit, industrial and power infrastructure, covering automation, controls and commissioning.

As a general contractor, Shimmick leverages its in‑house expertise to deliver predictable, high‑quality outcomes on critical projects such as the Chickamauga Lock Project. The firm’s collaborative approach, combined with its ability to self‑perform the majority of work, offers owners tighter control over cost and schedule while maintaining rigorous safety standards.

Clients looking for a contractor that can manage complex civil, mechanical and electrical scopes under one roof will find Shimmick’s blend of engineering experience and hands