Vertically integrated design-build contractor specializing in food processing, industrial, and mission-critical facilities
Shambaugh & Son is a 4,200-person specialty contractor operating 42 locations across 16 states, self-performing electrical, mechanical, fire protection, and process engineering disciplines. The tech stack is dominated by Autodesk (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM) and Procore, paired with legacy enterprise tools (AS/400, Lotus Notes), indicating a mature operations backbone built for multi-site coordination. Hiring velocity is accelerating across 231 open roles, with engineering-heavy demand (143 roles) concentrated at mid-level, suggesting scaling of design-build capacity in growth segments like fire alarm services and data-center temperature controls.
Shambaugh & Son delivers design-build construction services to food processing, healthcare, industrial, and mission-critical markets across 50 states. Founded in 1926, the firm operates as a single-source contractor with in-house disciplines spanning food process engineering, fire protection, mechanical, electrical, building automation, refrigeration, and process automation. The delivery model emphasizes self-performance of all trades to reduce timeline and cost while enabling custom engineering solutions. With over 600 Board of Certified Safety Professionals on staff, safety training and continuous education are core operational commitments. The firm reports a high repeat-customer rate, reflecting sustained client relationships in vertically integrated project delivery.
Shambaugh uses Autodesk tools (Revit, AutoCAD, Navisworks, BIM), Procore for project management, and Bluebeam for plan review. Legacy systems include AS/400, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft Access for operations and data.
Shambaugh recruits in the United States, Canada, and India. The majority of operations are based in the U.S., with 42 locations across 16 states and headquarters in Fort Wayne, IN.
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