Our Mission

Building Long-Term Relationships on a Foundation of Trust and Quality

Emerald Construction Management’s mission is to build lasting business relationships through integrity, trustworthiness and quality of craftsmanship. We endeavor to provide our clients with the very best possible construction products and services based on their individual needs. We strive for perfection on every project, standing firmly behind our motto, “Built with integrity.”

Our Company

Comprehensive Construction Services Built Around Your Needs

Emerald Construction Management Inc. is a family-owned design-build and general construction firm located in Aurora, Colorado. We provide comprehensive construction services from initial design all the way through to final build-outs. Throughout the process, Emerald offers the highest quality work backed by impeccable customer service and ethical business practices.

For each project, Emerald assembles a specialized project team of industry professionals, project managers and field personnel who carry qualifications and expertise related to the job. We stand by our craftsmanship and take great pride in finishing work on time, on budget and with an exemplary safety record.

Since our founding in 1985, Emerald has grown steadily from a platform of high-quality work and unsurpassed customer service. We manage construction projects through a highly organized system that prioritizes efficient use of resources. Our estimating, sequencing and scheduling of projects involves a variety of computer-based scheduling and job-cost management programs that help trim costs for our customers while enhancing our workflow efficiencies. All of these elements have combined to earn us one of the best reputations in the industry.

Our Management Team

Charles W. CullensPresident
Charles Cullens is the founding principal and president of Emerald Construction Management Inc. A 45-year veteran of the construction industry, Mr. Cullens brings extensive experience to the design-build methodology of construction, and is recognized as one of the pioneers of these services in the Rocky Mountain Region.

Mr. Cullens is very familiar with coordinating multi-disciplinary projects in occupied, secure facilities. Under his guidance, Emerald has managed projects for several medical centers, which involved stringent security requirements and tight regulations concerning the critical nature of the hospitals’ businesses. He has also overseen secure, highly regulated design-build renovation work for the Pepsi Bottling Group.

Christopher CullensChief Operating Officer
Christopher Cullens is the acting Principal and Chief Operating Officer for Emerald Construction Management. Chris is a local boy who grew up in Aurora, CO and graduated college from Metro State in 2009. Christopher has worked his way up the ranks and has held every position at Emerald before he took over the day to day operations in April 2019.

Christopher has an eye for detail and practices a hands-on approach to project management. He provides principal involvement from inception through completion, ensuring a high level of customer service on each project undertaken by Emerald Construction Management.