We are a full-service construction company that specializes in federal contracting. We are an award-winning business, recognized for fostering innovation, embracing new technology, and making a difference for clients, our diverse group of employees and our communities.
We are a minority owned company that hires within the community. Like a building gets its strength from support beams, SGTR members support each other and our clients. We partner with our customers and provide skilled personnel and resources to produce cost effective results.
FEDERAL: 8A certified • Small Disadvantaged Business Certified • Small Business Certified • HUBZone Certified. STATE: • Certified Minority Owned Business • DOT Certified Disadvantaged Business (in NY, PA,NC, and SC) • All workers are OSHA 30 certified.
Construction Management • Prime Contractor • Demolition • Site work • Janitorial • Post Construction Clean-up
We pride ourselves on being an award winning local builder with national reach. Our goal is to become one of the top minority construction company in the nation. We build with the intention of exceeding expectations for safety, quality, functionality, and aesthetics to deliver finished products that stand the test of time.
“Our goal at SGTR LLC. is to be uncompromising in our core values. We value each and every employee, client and community partner and we stress the importance of community involvement.” — Eli Smith
Eli Smith is an award winning contractor who was born in Elmira, NY. A committed and energetic entrepreneur, he is following in the footsteps of his parents who were successful business owners for over 40 years. He is hopeful that one day one of his own 5 children will be inspired to make a difference in the community they live in by starting their own business.
In 2016 he was awarded the Carey Gabey Excellence and Innovation Award from Governor Cuomo that recognized him for entrepreneurial spirit and achievement in contracting.
His community involvement includes sitting on the board of the Girls & Boys Clubs of Syracuse, The Empire State of the Association of Builders and Contractors and The Urban Business Association of Syracuse. He is also an alumnus of Babson College and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program.
Currently operating out of offices in DC and Syracuse, Eli continues to give back to his community by mentoring students at area high schools and colleges including Syracuse University and Onondaga Community College.
