H. J. Russell & Company
ConstructionGeorgia, United States201-500 Employees
H. J. Russell & Company is a construction services firm based in Atlanta, Georgia, established in 1952. Over the decades it has grown into one of the largest African-American–owned companies in its sector, expanding from general contracting into real estate development, property management, and program management. The company operates across multiple disciplines, with capabilities in building and renovating a wide range of facilities, including airports, entertainment and sports venues, cultural and educational spaces, retail and office developments, multi-family housing, and institutional projects. Its program management and owner’s representative services focus on delivering projects on scope, budget, and schedule, while its property management division has developed expertise in affordable and conventional multifamily housing, and its development arm handles financing and development through various programs. Recent activity highlights include appointing new leadership in areas such as environmental health and safety and human resources, and securing new client engagements for mixed-income multifamily developments in Atlanta.