Business Details
29 Years
experience
Expert Construction Management Services
Founded in 1997, we are a 100% employee-owned construction management firm with over 60 years of combined industry experience. Our team of seasoned professionals specializes in delivering educational and civic projects across Southern California, prioritizing integrity, transparency, and accountability. As a licensed general contractor and construction management firm, we partner with clients to ensure projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and without litigation. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) structure fosters a culture of ownership, empowering every team member to take personal responsibility for project success. We maintain a proven track record of completing over $3 billion in public works projects, with non-owner-initiated change orders averaging just 0.3%.Our value-added services span the entire construction lifecycle, from preconstruction planning to post-construction support, utilizing the latest technologies for clear communication and efficient project delivery. We serve K-14 school districts and community colleges, transforming facility visions into reality while maintaining strong community involvement. Our core values emphasize treating people with respect, maintaining 100% transparency, and delivering excellence through experienced leadership. With offices in Rancho Cucamonga, California, we continue to build upon our reputation as one of Southern California's most respected full-service construction firms.
Services
Preconstruction Services
Construction Management
Program Management
Post-Construction Support
Educational Facility Construction
Value Engineering
Project Scheduling
Bid Document Preparation
Environmental Compliance
Warranty Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of combined construction experience with a proven track record of on-time delivery
- Our 100% employee-owned structure ensures personal accountability for every project
- We maintain a 0.3% average for non-owner-initiated change orders
- Our team includes construction specialists with expertise in educational facilities
- We provide transparent communication throughout the entire construction lifecycle
What people say
On-time delivery
Within budget
Collaborative approach
Expertise in school projects
Transparent communication
Services
Preconstruction Services
Our preconstruction services ensure project success from inception. We conduct constructability reviews, cost estimating, and value engineering to align designs with client requirements. Our team provides master project planning, feasibility studies, and bid document preparation to minimize change orders and maintain budget integrity.
Construction Management
We serve as construction intermediaries during project execution. Our services include contract administration, quality assurance, and on-site superintendent support. We manage day-to-day coordination between clients, architects, and contractors to ensure timely completion and adherence to contract documents.
Program Management
Our program management services provide comprehensive oversight for multi-project initiatives. We develop facilities master plans, manage phased construction schedules, and ensure cost control across bond measure implementations. Our team acts as an extension of client staff throughout the entire program lifecycle.
Post-Construction Services
We facilitate smooth project transitions through comprehensive post-construction support. Our services include warranty coordination, client training, and electronic closeout documentation. We maintain relationships with contractors to address punch list items and ensure long-term facility satisfaction.
Educational Facility Construction
Specializing in K-14 educational facilities, we deliver schools, performing arts centers, and career technical buildings. Our team understands TL-12 construction requirements and has completed over $3 billion in public school projects with 100% on-time openings and minimal change orders.
People
Joe Ledesma
CEO/Principal
With over 30 years in construction management, Joe co-founded L&M in 1997. He oversees strategic direction and maintains direct client relationships, ensuring project success through his extensive industry expertise and leadership.
Kris Meyer
President/Principal
As co-founder and President, Kris provides executive leadership for project execution. With decades of construction management experience, he focuses on operational excellence and maintaining the company's commitment to client partnerships.
Jeff Carter
Executive Director
Jeff leads key project initiatives with over 25 years of construction management experience. He ensures alignment between client objectives and project delivery while maintaining quality standards across all services.
Tim Ledesma
Executive Director
Tim oversees project teams with extensive construction industry experience. He focuses on client satisfaction through effective communication and implementation of best practices in educational facility construction.
Kenny Murphy
Executive Director
Kenny directs construction operations with deep expertise in public works projects. He ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while maintaining the company's commitment to on-time, on-budget project delivery.
Questions
What construction services do you specialize in?
We specialize in preconstruction services, construction management, program management, and educational facility construction for K-14 school districts.
How long have you been in business?
We've been serving Southern California since our founding in 1997 by Joseph Ledesma and Kris Meyer.
What makes your company different?
As a 100% employee-owned company, we combine construction expertise with personal accountability for every project's success.
Which areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Southern California school districts and community college districts across multiple counties.
How do you ensure project success?
We maintain 100% on-time project completion through early construction manager involvement and comprehensive preconstruction planning.
