Colas Construction Employee Directory

ConstructionOregon, United States51-200 Employees

Colas Construction is a mid-sized contractor based in Portland, Oregon, focusing on commercial real estate and related construction. The company emphasizes sustainable building practices, equity, and expanded access to opportunity as part of its community-building approach, aiming to deliver projects that have a lasting civic impact. Founded in 1997 by Hermann Colas, Jr., a scholar and U.S. veteran of Haitian American heritage, the firm operates across the Portland Metro area and southwest Washington, guided by a values-driven outlook on excellence, integrity, and purpose. 

Colas Construction has earned notable industry recognition for safety, sustainability, and leadership, including being named the top Most Admired Company in Commercial Real Estate & Development in 2024 and consistently listed among Oregon’s Most Admired Companies since 2018. The Centennial Place Apartments project received Top Project of the Year honors in 2024 from DJC Oregon, and the firm has received safety awards from AGC Oregon for 2020 and 2021. In June 2026, Portland State University announced a collaboration with Colas Construction as part of a project developed through Colas Development Group.

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