Who We Are
JM Coull is an
award-winning commercial and industrial builder. We offer professional preconstruction planning through our StartSmart ®
process, construction management and design-build construction services to end user Owners and Real Estate Developers throughout New England across a wide range of market sectors. Since our founding in 1984, we have become one of the region's leading construction companies. We have been recognized locally and nationally with dozens of industry and client awards, both for our successful project outcomes and for our relentless pursuit of jobsite Health and Safety.
Core Values and Mission Statement

What People Are Saying
"I would not hesitate to use JM Coull for our future projects, and can highly recommend you to anyone needing your services…Thank you for truly "Building our Vision."
John S., President, Interstate Specialty Products
John S., President, Interstate Specialty Products
"I cannot tell you the number of people that have asked me "who built your facility." You can bet I tell them very quickly who built it and what a wonderful job they did."
Stephen B., President, Ross Express
Stephen B., President, Ross Express
Technology/Innovation
JM Coull is an industry leader in the use of innovative, advanced building technology to impact how we build. Managing the construction process with these cutting-edge tools has become vital in the effort to minimize major conflicts, increase efficiency, safety, quality and saving time and money for our clients.For more information about how JM Coull's Virtual Design and Construction Department utilizes these digitally based processes to deliver an integrated multidisciplinary approach to construction, please click here:
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Affiliations & Certifications
- Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
- George W. Gould Construction Institute
- International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
- Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST)
- Accredited Quality Contractor
- Certified Green Contractor






In the Community
JM Coull and our employees are actively involved in the communities in which we work and live. We have donated time, resources, and financial contributions to a number of worthy organizations such as:- The Discovery Museums, Acton, MA
- Lowell Community Health Center, Lowell, MA
- OARS – 3 Rivers, Concord, MA
- Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Devens, MA
- Pan-Mass Challenge (local team sponsorships)
- Boys & Girls Club of Assabet Valley, Maynard, MA
- Greater Lowell Community Foundation, Lowell, MA
- Whitinsville Christian School, Northbridge, MA

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As president and principal of JM Coull, Andy is accountable for setting overall company direction and for the performance of the JMC team. As project executive on his assigned projects, he assumes also assumes an active role in ensuring customer satisfaction. Andy builds enduring relationships with customers while modeling JMC's corporate values and mentoring the staff in the company's philosophy of safety, quality performance, and customer care.
Andy joined the firm in 1987 and became its president in 2006. Throughout his career he has been active in various industry-related associations, including:
Andy holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional. He enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing, fishing, hunting, and spending time in Maine.
Notable award-winning projects Andy has been involved with as project executive include Dow Chemical's "Microelectronics R&D Center", Skyworks Solutions' "Gallium Arsenide Wafer Fab Expansion", Perkin Elmer's "Personalized Health Center of Excellence", E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center" and Lowell Community Health Center's "101 Jackson St. Expansion".
Andrew Coull, President
As president and principal of JM Coull, Andy is accountable for setting overall company direction and for the performance of the JMC team. As project executive on his assigned projects, he assumes also assumes an active role in ensuring customer satisfaction. Andy builds enduring relationships with customers while modeling JMC's corporate values and mentoring the staff in the company's philosophy of safety, quality performance, and customer care.
Andy joined the firm in 1987 and became its president in 2006. Throughout his career he has been active in various industry-related associations, including:
- Sr. Member (since 1985) and past VP Northern New England Contamination Control Chapter of the Institute of Environmental Sciences and Technology (IEST)
- Voting Member of IEST Working Group 012 - Considerations in Clean Rooms
- Member (since 2002) of the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE)
- IEST Training Certificate: "Design for GMP Biotech Facilities"
- Past Chairman (1998) and National Board of Directors of the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) - Massachusetts
- Past Chair of the ABC MA Chapter "Habitat for Humanity" Task Force
Andy holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire and is a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Accredited Professional. He enjoys many outdoor activities including skiing, fishing, hunting, and spending time in Maine.
Notable award-winning projects Andy has been involved with as project executive include Dow Chemical's "Microelectronics R&D Center", Skyworks Solutions' "Gallium Arsenide Wafer Fab Expansion", Perkin Elmer's "Personalized Health Center of Excellence", E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center" and Lowell Community Health Center's "101 Jackson St. Expansion".
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Chris began with JMC in the field, and over the next almost 30 years, worked his way to Senior Management. As a Superintendent, Sr. Superintendent, Sr. Project Manager and Principle/Project Executive, he has managed some of JMC's most challenging and technical projects for clients in the medical, commercial, advanced technology, and life sciences markets, including those with stringent ISO clean building requirements. Chris brings a broad knowledge of the entire design and construction process and a solid understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems to each project.
Chris has been active in various industry-related associations and holds several certifications including the following:
Chris' notable award-winning projects include E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center", US Citizenship & Immigration Services (UD-CIS) "Immigration & Naturalization Building", the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative (NOAA) "Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries Office", and Beckman Coulter's "Genomic Servicing Facility".
Chris enjoys riding his mountain bike (all 4 seasons) and hiking with family and friends.
Christopher Oldham, Executive Vice President
Chris began with JMC in the field, and over the next almost 30 years, worked his way to Senior Management. As a Superintendent, Sr. Superintendent, Sr. Project Manager and Principle/Project Executive, he has managed some of JMC's most challenging and technical projects for clients in the medical, commercial, advanced technology, and life sciences markets, including those with stringent ISO clean building requirements. Chris brings a broad knowledge of the entire design and construction process and a solid understanding of complex mechanical and electrical systems to each project.
Chris has been active in various industry-related associations and holds several certifications including the following:
- Construction Safety Technician Instructor for the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
- Certified Supervisor with NCCER
- "Clean-Build" Construction Protocol Supervisor
- Massachusetts Construction Supervisor's License
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- American Society for Health Care Engineering (ASHE) Healthcare Construction Certificate
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Chris' notable award-winning projects include E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center", US Citizenship & Immigration Services (UD-CIS) "Immigration & Naturalization Building", the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrative (NOAA) "Greater Atlantic Region Fisheries Office", and Beckman Coulter's "Genomic Servicing Facility".
Chris enjoys riding his mountain bike (all 4 seasons) and hiking with family and friends.
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Richard is responsible for providing JMC's financial leadership and fiscal strategy. A seasoned leader, Richard believes in working as a collaborative team to closely monitor the financial progress of projects and JMC. He works closely with the JMC Team to ensure compliance with all accounting, labor, and tax regulations. Richard directs the day-to-day financial and administrative functions and focuses on enhancing the financial planning and reporting processes to align with strategic goals.
Richard holds a BS in Business Administration/Accounting from Northeastern University and still plays ice hockey, his favorite childhood organized sport.
Richard has been active in industry-related associations including:
Richard Gilfoy, CFO
Richard is responsible for providing JMC's financial leadership and fiscal strategy. A seasoned leader, Richard believes in working as a collaborative team to closely monitor the financial progress of projects and JMC. He works closely with the JMC Team to ensure compliance with all accounting, labor, and tax regulations. Richard directs the day-to-day financial and administrative functions and focuses on enhancing the financial planning and reporting processes to align with strategic goals.
Richard holds a BS in Business Administration/Accounting from Northeastern University and still plays ice hockey, his favorite childhood organized sport.
Richard has been active in industry-related associations including:
- Member of the Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA), Massachusetts Chapter
- Treasurer of his local Church
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Jim has more than 33 years of experience managing projects both through the construction phase, and through the design and preconstruction phase. His experience with highly complex and technical design-build projects, and working knowledge of the construction phase, allow Jim to establish realistic timelines and estimates while assisting the team in developing best-value design and construction solutions.
Jim holds a BS in Civil Engineering from UMass Lowell.
Jim has been active in various industry-related associations and holds several certifications including the following:
Jim's award-winning projects include Lowell Community Health Center's "101 Jackson Street Expansion", Discovery Museums' "Discovery Woods", Skyworks Solutions' "Gallium Arsenide Wafer Fab Expansion", E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center, and Beckman Coulter's "Genomic Servicing Facility".
James Fabbri, Chief Estimator
Jim has more than 33 years of experience managing projects both through the construction phase, and through the design and preconstruction phase. His experience with highly complex and technical design-build projects, and working knowledge of the construction phase, allow Jim to establish realistic timelines and estimates while assisting the team in developing best-value design and construction solutions.
Jim holds a BS in Civil Engineering from UMass Lowell.
Jim has been active in various industry-related associations and holds several certifications including the following:
- Architectural Technology Certificate from Springfield Technical Community College
- Engineer in Training (EIT) Certificate
- OSHA 30-Hour Certification
- Completed HAZCOM Awareness Training
- First Aid & CPR Certified
Jim's award-winning projects include Lowell Community Health Center's "101 Jackson Street Expansion", Discovery Museums' "Discovery Woods", Skyworks Solutions' "Gallium Arsenide Wafer Fab Expansion", E Ink's "R&D Innovation Center, and Beckman Coulter's "Genomic Servicing Facility".