Our Role – General Contractor
As a General Contractor in the DC/Maryland/Virginia metropolitan area, Oak Ridge Commercial Construction oversees and manages a wide range of commercial construction projects. From start to finish, we ensure each job is completed with quality craftsmanship and materials, on the agreed upon schedule, and within the contracted budget. Our Project Management skills have been honed over the past 35 years. In time span, we have proven the importance of clear and frequent communication with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. We take the point on everything from initial planning, budgeting, and permitting to project acceptance. Over time, we have developed solid relationships with local trades and subcontractors, working with each to manage schedules for materials, equipment and labor. We go onsite daily to ensure the work quality meets Oak Ridge standards and to inspect the job progress, compliance and safety.
Our History – Second Generation
Oak Ridge Incorporated was founded in 1990 by Mike and Bev Gorman for the development of new homes and new home communities. The family business traded under Oak Ridge Builders and Oakridge Communities. The two companies developed lots and built homes throughout the state of Virginia, from Richmond to Winchester, with the concentration of work in the NOVA area. You can see our work in many large planned urban developments (PUDs) such as Virginia Run, Cascades, Ashburn Farms and within smaller infill projects in Haymarket, Manassas, and Leesburg.
In 2022, the second generation took the reins: Dan Gorman stepped in to lead the company. Oak Ridge Commercial Construction leverages Dan’s background and training in General Contracting. Our focus has become office build-out, automotive warehouse fitouts, repositions and common space refreshes within mixed use retail spaces, and multifamily buildings. Mike and Bev endorsed Dan’s efforts in this arena and continue to fully support him in his endeavors.
Since 2022, our work product has grown in volume and complexity. Our projects frequently incorporate underlying structural repairs in advance of the more standard phases. Both our staff and trusted trade partners have expanded to meet our client’s growing needs in both the interior and exterior aspect of our Projects. The Team has growing experience in ground up development.
Our Leadership – Daniel J Gorman
Dan grew up in Leesburg, VA and was involved in local sports, family activities and Scouts, achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He attended East Carolina University and graduated with Honors, earning a BS in Construction Management with a Minor in Business Administration.
After graduation, Dan returned to the DC metropolitan area and spent over 10 years working with DAVIS Construction, primarily focused in the multifamily sector (both wood frame and concrete) and commercial tenant fit out and retrofits. These large projects featured high end finishes, extensive amenities (both interior and exterior) and retail spaces. Dan’s hard work and dedication translated into the successful completion of over 1.4 million square feet of space with a construction value in excess of $220 million. His Client list includes LCOR, Erickson, NOVO and Jamestown. Dan’s positive, can-do attitude was an integral part of each Project Team’s success and continues to drive him today.
Dan has served on the Planning Commission for the Town of Hamilton, VA since 2019. He was elected Chairman of the Planning Commission in 2022.