History

C. J. Coakley Co., Inc. has completed countless projects in the greater Washington D.C. area over the past six decades. Our founder, Cornelius Coakley, was a plasterer by trade and as such, wanted to create a business that could provide the highest quality plasterwork in the area. Since 1962, we have continued to bring our standard of high-quality work to new disciplines of interior and exterior construction. The company grew into a major interior contractor providing walls and ceilings on some of the most iconic projects in the area. We also provide swing stages, mast climbers, scaffolding of all types, hoists, trash chutes, and trucking services. More recently, CJC has grown into a full-service exterior contractor, providing prefabricated exterior walls, air barriers, and rainscreen facades.

Safety

C. J. Coakley Co., Inc. has fostered and nurtured a deep-rooted culture of safety that originated in our company's earliest stages. From the very beginning, safety-conscious work practices have served as a fundamental aspect of all our operations. We firmly believe that there are no alternative routes to ensuring safety; it demands unwavering commitment. As a testament to our dedication, we provide comprehensive training, cutting-edge tools, and state-of-the-art equipment, all of which contribute to creating a safe working environment. Our dedication to safety is not just theoretical; it manifests in tangible metrics, such as our exceptional Experience Modification Rate. This rating is not just a number for us; it's a testament to our unwavering focus on ensuring that every project we undertake is completed with the utmost attention to safety.

Management Team

Maria Coakley David

Chief Executive Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Michael Coakley

Co-President

Liam Coakley

Co-President

John Skeffington

Executive Vice President

Paul Gallagher

Executive Vice President

Michael Funk

Vice President

Russell Crean

Vice President

C. J. Coakley Co., Inc. takes great pride in the extensive expertise and unwavering dedication of its distinguished leadership team. With a rich history spanning two generations of ownership and three generations of accomplished leadership, we look forward to a bright future under the guidance of the ownership team of Maria Coakley David, Jim Coakley, Michael Coakley, and Liam Coakley. Their exceptional team collectively possesses over 200 years of industry experience, with the majority of their tenure with our organization.

Awards

  • Awarded in 2000, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2021, 2022, 2023

  • Awarded in 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Awarded in 1998, 2000, 2001

  • Awarded in 2021 for Washington DC Temple; The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

  • Awarded in 1998 for Jack Kent Cooke Stadium

  • Awarded in 2006 for American Red Cross 17th Street

  • Awarded in 2001 for Pentagon Renovation – Wedge One

    Awarded in 2004 for Hall of Mammals & National Archives Renovation

  • Awarded in 2004 for Main Justice & NIST

  • Awarded in 1996 for IRS Headquarters

  • Awarded in 2004 for CJC

  • Awarded in 2001 for CJC Company

  • Awarded in 2015 for Virginia Theological Seminary Chapel

  • Awarded in 2009 for Newseum

  • Virginia Theological Seminary Chapel

    Constitution Center

    The Newseum

    Capitol Visitor Center

    Howard Hughes Medical Institute Janelia Farm Research Campus

    Discovery Communications Headquarters

    National Archives Renovation Phase I

    United States Patent and Trademark Office

    National Gallery of Art

    Pope John Paul II Cultural Center

    SAIC Tower III

    Capital One

    1785 Massachusetts Ave.

    Old City Hall

    St. Elizabeths Homeland Security

  • Awarded in 2004 for Patent Trade Office

    Awarded in 2007 for HHMI Conference Housing

  • Awarded in 1997 for Federal Triangle

    Awarded in 2000 for ICC

  • Awarded in 2003 for Spanish Ballroom

    Awarded in 2004 for National Archives Renovation & National Gallery of Art

    Awarded in 2008 for CVC - Sequence 2

  • Awarded for the Newseum and Virginia State Capitol

  • Awarded in 2017 for IMF Headquarters

  • Awarded in 2023 for 2100 Pennsylvania Ave

  • Awarded in 2017 for 1785 Massachusets Ave

    Awarded in 2023 for 2100 Pennsylvania Ave

  • Awarded in 1997 for Manor Care Headquarters