MERRILLVILLE, IN — F.H. Paschen, a heavy civil construction and infrastructure company, has opened a new office in Merrillville, Indiana. The new 5,000-square-foot Merrillville office now adds to the company’s existing presence in Lafayette, Indiana, and strengthens its regional operations as part of their newly enhanced Civil Group. The focus area for F.H. Paschen Civil Group in Indiana stretches from Lake County in northwest Indiana across to South Bend and down to Tippecanoe County and Lafayette.
The office opening serves as a homecoming for the office leadership, as F.H. Paschen’s Merrillville office will be led by Jim Reitz, a seven-year F.H. Paschen veteran and native of Merrillville. Reitz graduated from Merrillville High School in 2005 and brings knowledge of the area and its infrastructure needs. Joining him is Operations Manager Dave Beale, another Merrillville native and Merrillville High School Class of 2001.
“Coming back to open an office in the community I grew up in is an incredible opportunity,” said Reitz, Vice President and Merrillville Office Lead. “We have the team, the know-how, and a deep commitment to deliver the kind of work Indiana leaders can count on for decades to come.”
Additionally, the new FHP Merrillville office features an in-house estimating team that is also led by locals: Chief Estimator Eric Wasko, a Hobart High School alum, and Senior Estimator Jonathan Siminski, a Hebron High School alum.
F.H. Paschen’s Civil Group in Indiana specializes in self-perform work including foundations, earth retention, bridge construction, concrete pouring and paving, flat work (such as sidewalks and curbs), and underground utilities like sewer, sanitary systems, and water main installation. As a site civil contractor and bridge builder, the group brings a comprehensive approach to civil infrastructure, with the ability to manage complex projects in-house.
| Your local Bobcat dealer |
|---|
| O'Leary's Contractors Equipment & Supply |
Major projects currently being led by F.H. Paschen in Indiana include a multi-year reconstruction of a portion of U.S. 35 in LaPorte, Indiana, scheduled for completion in 2026, and the complete demolition and reconstruction of Ripley Street over 80/94 in Lake Station, Indiana.
F.H. Paschen is a national general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder with over 115 years of experience, and the company delivers complex projects across the transportation, water, education, aviation, health care, and public safety sectors.
“Our new office in Merrillville reflects both the demand for quality infrastructure and our commitment to being a long-term partner in northwest Indiana in building it,” F.H. Paschen CEO Jim Blair said. “Jim and Dave exemplify our mission of delivering exceptional work while staying connected to the communities we serve.”
