Orion Construction is a generational family-owned business.
We provide big team results with personal commitment.
Orion, a family-owned general contracting company based in Vista, California, has 40 years of experience in federal and municipal construction, specializing in collaborative delivery projects. We have successfully completed hundreds of projects, earning a reputation for quality and innovation in the industry.
Our extensive experience and commitment to excellence have established us as a trusted partner for numerous large-scale construction endeavors. Our “project-first” approach emphasizes the project's success over individual agendas, fostering trust and comfort among team members to achieve the best outcomes for all.
At the heart of Orion's operations lies a highly skilled workforce located throughout Southern California, ready to commence work immediately.
The company employs over 140 trained personnel, including craft workers and graduates of state-approved programs through the AGC Apprenticeship Trust, ensuring a steady supply of skilled and trained labor for every project. These skilled and trained personnel are ready on day-one to meet all project and client standards.
ABOUT US
QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED
Orion Construction brings decades of experience and certifications to the project,
from planning through delivery.
Capabilities & Licensing
Orion holds California licenses in Class A, B, C-27, and certifications in Asbestos and Hazardous Substances Removal. We self-perform civil, mechanical piping, and pipeline work to keep teams stable and projects on budget. Our core capabilities include:
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Excavation and underground piping
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Aggregate, soil displacement, and backfill
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Asphalt base paving
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Mechanical piping installation
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Concrete work
We own and operate our own equipment and trucking fleet, reducing dependence on outside rentals, maintaining CARB compliance, and giving us the flexibility to respond quickly when labor, equipment, or material shortages threaten production timelines. O
Our extensive equipment and materials assets are staged across two yards: an 8-acre facility in Lakeside and a 2-acre facility in Spring Valley, enabling rapid mobilization and efficient traffic control management on active job sites.
Project Management
Orion uses both quantitative and qualitative tools to keep projects coordinated, resourced, and on track.
Quantitatively, Orion implements Primavera P6 software to track budget burn rates and project schedules, along with industry-specific applications for daily reporting and timekeeping to manage crew sizes and allocate resources in advance.
Qualitatively, Orion applies look-ahead schedules and regular structured meetings. Weekly for management, and biweekly for foremen and superintendents. Each meeting follows a proven agenda covering crew forecasting, upcoming work scopes, material delivery timelines, and current challenges. This process keeps all staff aligned and allows for early issue mitigation before problems can occur.
EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP
Richard Dowsing
CEO
Mark Dowsing
President
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Robert Wilson
Senior Vice President
Jason Danks
Vice President
Steven Rosenstein
Design+Development Director
Ryan Danielson
Federal Division Director
BUILD WITH ORION
Safety remains a cornerstone of Orion's operations, with a comprehensive safety culture that engages all employees and leadership. Key components of our safety program include active management involvement, innovative engineering controls, public safety, robust employee participation, proactive hazard prevention, and ongoing training initiatives. We will seamlessly integrate our practices into the clients' to provide an overall robust safety program.
