Business Details
29 Years
experience
Water Infrastructure Construction & Renovation Services
Founded in 1997 by Herb Schutte and Matt Ulliman, our company has grown from a small partnership into a national leader in water infrastructure construction. We specialize in building and renovating water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, stormwater systems, and flood protection infrastructure. Our mission, 'Building a Better Environment,' guides every project we undertake, reflecting our commitment to environmental stewardship, community impact, and employee well-being. With decades of collective experience, we deliver innovative solutions through diverse project delivery methods including Design-Build, Construction Manager at-Risk, and General Contracting.Our self-performing contractor model ensures precise cost estimation, accurate scheduling, and thorough project planning. We maintain a safety-first culture, actively eliminating risks for all stakeholders while fostering diversity and inclusion across our workforce. Our core values of integrity, excellence, and collaboration drive our approach to every challenge, ensuring long-lasting infrastructure solutions that benefit communities for generations.
Services
Water Treatment Plants
Wastewater Infrastructure
Flood Protection Systems
Pipeline Rehabilitation
Design-Build Construction
CMAR Delivery
General Contracting
Stormwater Management
Pump Station Upgrades
Aquifer Replenishment
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We specialize in water infrastructure with 25+ years of project-specific expertise
- Our self-performing contractor model ensures precise cost and schedule control
- We maintain a zero-tolerance safety culture with proactive risk elimination
- Our hybrid delivery methods adapt to unique client funding and timeline needs
- We combine technical expertise with community engagement in every project location
Services
Water Treatment Plants
We design and construct advanced water treatment facilities using state-of-the-art technologies like ozone treatment and UV purification systems. Our projects incorporate sustainable practices while meeting strict regulatory standards. Recent work includes the James River SWIFT Facility which treats wastewater to potable standards for aquifer replenishment.
Flood Protection Systems
Our flood protection solutions combine structural engineering with environmental considerations. The Paddy's Run Pump Station replacement project demonstrates our ability to modernize critical infrastructure while maintaining historical context and community needs.
Pipeline Rehabilitation
We employ trenchless technologies and structural rehabilitation methods to upgrade aging water and wastewater pipelines. Our approach minimizes environmental impact while extending system lifespan through advanced coating and replacement techniques.
Design-Build Construction
Our Design-Build model streamlines project delivery by combining design and construction under one contract. This method reduces timelines and costs while maintaining quality control, as demonstrated in the $534M James River SWIFT project.
CMAR Delivery
We provide Construction Manager at-Risk services that offer cost certainty during design phases while maintaining separate design contracts. This approach allows clients to optimize budgets and schedules through early risk assessment and value engineering.
People
Herb Schutte
Co-Founder
Co-founded Ulliman Schutte in 1997 with Matt Ulliman, establishing core values of integrity and excellence that continue to guide the company's approach to water infrastructure projects nationwide.
Matt Ulliman
Co-Founder
Co-founder with Herb Schutte, Matt Ulliman helped shape the company's safety-first culture and commitment to sustainable infrastructure solutions that have become industry benchmarks over 25+ years.
Questions
What types of water infrastructure projects do you specialize in?
We focus on water treatment plants, wastewater facilities, stormwater systems, flood protection infrastructure, and pipeline rehabilitation projects across the United States.
What project delivery methods do you offer?
We provide Design-Build, Construction Manager at-Risk, General Contracting, and hybrid delivery models tailored to client needs and regulatory requirements.
How do you ensure project safety and quality control?
Our safety culture emphasizes proactive risk elimination through daily safety protocols, employee training, and rigorous quality assurance processes across all project phases.
Do you work on federally funded infrastructure projects?
Yes, we have extensive experience with federally regulated projects including compliance with EPA standards and Army Corps of Engineers coordination requirements.
How do you engage with local communities during construction?
We implement community outreach programs, traffic management plans, and public information sessions to maintain transparency and minimize disruptions during projects.
