National Infrastructure and JOC Contractor To Open Local Office Lead by Gulf Coast Natives
Galveston, TX – F.H. Paschen, a nationally recognized leader in heavy civil construction and infrastructure, has
opened a new office in Galveston, Texas. The new facility, located at 1802 Broadway Street in Galveston
expands the company’s local presence in the State of Texas.
The new location is the company’s third in the state, joining established offices in Houston and Irving, and
expands its commitment to serving the Gulf Coast region. The focus area for F.H. Paschen in Galveston is
healthcare, municipal, higher education, k-12 educational, government and commercial construction. They also
specialize in historic renovation projects.
The Galveston office will be led by local construction professionals. Senior Project Manager Michael
Hepworth lives on Galveston Island, and Project Manager John Stubblefield is a seventh generation
Houstonian. Their direct knowledge of the region will be essential in addressing the area’s specific construction
needs.
“Having the chance to lead an office in my own community is a significant opportunity,” said Michael Hepworth.
“We understand the specific requirements for building on the Gulf Coast and are ready to deliver durable, high
quality projects for our neighbors.”
F.H. Paschen currently has more than 40 employees across Texas. The company specializes in complex
projects for a variety of sectors, including healthcare construction where it has a proven record of building and
renovating advanced medical facilities. Across the country, but particularly in Texas, F.H. Paschen also
specializes in job order contracting and has several cooperative contracts available for state funded agencies.
“Opening an office in Galveston is a direct response to the needs of the region,” said William Rocha, Vice
President of Texas operations for F.H. Paschen. “This location allows us to better serve our clients along the
Gulf Coast and reinforces our commitment to the Texas market.”
F.H. Paschen is a national General Contractor, Construction Manager and Design-Builder with over 115 years of
experience and a legacy for delivering complex projects across transportation, water, education, aviation,
healthcare, and public safety sectors.
For 2025, F.H. Paschen was recently ranked in the top 50 largest contractors in America by Engineering
News-Record (ENR) across key categories including:
● #38 in Transportation
● #25 in Highways
● #19 in Bridges
● #13 in Mass Transit/Rail
● #24 in Water Treatment
First opened more two decades ago, FHP’s footprint in Texas has grown as demand has grown.
“Our growth in Texas is built on our people,” said F.H. Paschen CEO Jim Blair. “Having local leaders like
Michael and John in Galveston exemplifies our approach of hiring dedicated professionals who are invested in
the communities where they work and live.”
The company is planning to hire for various roles to support its growth. Interested applicants can find job
openings at fhpaschen.com.
About F.H. Paschen:
F.H. Paschen is a national General Contractor, Construction Manager and Design-Builder with over 115 years of
experience and a legacy of delivering exceptional construction projects across various sectors. Known for
innovation and community impact, the company’s expertise ensures projects meet both practical and community
goals. For more information, visit www.fhpaschen.com.
