Business Details
Expert Construction and Project Management Services
Gilmon Fox delivers comprehensive construction, development, and project management services tailored to projects of all sizes and types. With over 150 years of combined experience across diverse industries, we act as fiscal stewards and advocates for our clients, prioritizing budgeting, value engineering, and project scheduling. Our team brings expertise from both owner and developer perspectives, ensuring accountability and alignment with client goals. We specialize in general contracting, design-build solutions, pre-construction planning, and turnkey equipment procurement, serving sectors like restaurants, retail, hospitality, and medical facilities.Our commitment to honesty and integrity drives every project, while our extensive network of subcontractors and vendors ensures reliable execution. We focus on long-term partnerships, offering cost control, constructability reviews, and agile problem-solving to maximize ROI. Our teams deep industry knowledge spans restaurant buildouts, kitchen equipment design, and full-scale facility development, supported by a proven process that integrates client vision with operational realities. Client testimonials highlight our organizational excellence, adherence to bids, and ability to deliver complex projects seamlessly.
Services
General Contracting
Construction Management
Design-Build Services
Kitchen Equipment Design
Furniture Procurement
Highlights and features
- We offer Cost Plus with Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts for fiscal transparency.
- Our team has 150+ years of combined experience in construction and program management.
- We act as fiscal stewards to maximize ROI for every project.
- We provide turnkey procurement for kitchen equipment, furniture, and POS systems.
- Our design-build process integrates client vision with agile problem-solving.
What people say
Most organized contractor
True partner in development
Essential to our success
Closest to the bid
Turnkey installation expertise
Services
General Contracting
Gilmon Fox provides full-spectrum general contracting services with a focus on budgeting, scheduling, and value engineering. Our team manages projects from concept to completion, serving industries like restaurants, retail, and hospitality. With decades of experience, we ensure fiscal accountability and operational efficiency for every client.
Construction Management
We act as owner advocates during construction, coordinating stakeholders and managing timelines, costs, and documentation. Our services include constructability reviews, cost control, and scheduling to ensure projects meet budget and quality standards while maximizing ROI through proactive problem-solving.
Design-Build Services
Our design-build approach combines client vision with practical execution, offering Cost Plus Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts. We streamline timelines by integrating design and construction phases, ensuring fiscal comfort and rapid issue resolution for custom or first-time projects.
Kitchen Equipment Design
We design and specify kitchen layouts and equipment based on operational needs and budgets. Services include value engineering, vendor coordination, and turnkey installation of refrigeration, hoods, and custom stainless fabrication for restaurants and food service facilities.
Furniture Procurement
We source commercial furniture, signage, AV systems, and POS equipment at manufacturer-direct prices. Our procurement services ensure timely delivery and integration with construction schedules, providing everything needed to open except staff and food.
People
David Frederick
CEO
25+ years in architectural engineering and construction management for national financial and medical clients, with expertise in prototype building design and owner-side project execution.
Alicia Tomlin Barsoum
Sr. Vice President
20 years of experience in commercial food services design and procurement, with a background in general contracting for restaurants, retail, and hospitality projects across national and international chains.
Rhonda Whitlock
Controller / Secretary
15+ years in construction accounting, managing financial operations for commercial and residential projects since joining Gilmon Fox in 2011.
Tim Fox
Advisor
40+ years of owner-side construction experience, specializing in design-build for restaurants, retail, and high-end residential projects, with a focus on fiscal accountability and client partnership.
Matt Baulier
Sr. Operations Manager
Manages day-to-day operations with a focus on client communication and project execution efficiency, leveraging industry expertise to ensure seamless service delivery.
Questions
What industries does Gilmon Fox specialize in?
We specialize in restaurants, retail, hospitality, medical offices, and industrial facilities.
Do you offer design-build services?
Yes, with Cost Plus Guaranteed Maximum Price contracts for fiscal transparency.
How do you ensure project ROI?
Through value engineering, cost control, and constructability reviews at every phase.
Can you handle out-of-state projects?
Yes, we provide owner representation and project management nationwide.
What sets you apart from other contractors?
Our owner-side experience, fiscal stewardship, and turnkey procurement capabilities differentiate us.
