UJAMAA Construction Employee Directory
ConstructionIllinois, United States51-200 Employees
UJAMAA Construction is a Chicago-based construction firm founded in 2002 by Jimmy Akintonde. It pursues a balanced approach to project delivery, emphasizing quality, employee safety, sustainability, social responsibility, and community citizenship alongside corporate profitability. The company expanded beyond its original market with an Atlanta office opened in 2017. It describes its culture as one built on trust, learning, collaboration, and innovation, and it aims to broaden workplace diversity and provide employment opportunities for underserved communities. Operating in the construction industry, UJAMAA collaborates with other firms on larger projects through joint ventures and partnerships, reflecting its approach to tackling complex developments in Chicago and beyond. A recent example is a partnership with McHugh Construction for The 1901 Project on Chicago's West Side, marked by a groundbreaking in June 2026.