37 Orange Rd, Montclair, NJ 07042
Four Generations of Building. One Team From Deal to Delivery.
Family owned and operated - building New Jersey since 1983
Deugen brings real estate development and construction management together under one experienced team. From early planning through final delivery, we take a hands-on approach to every phase of your project to help clients move forward with clarity, accountability, and confidence.
A Letter from Our President
For nearly 70 years, the Gormeley name has been synonymous with craftsmanship and integrity across the Metropolitan construction industry.
Our story begins with my grandfather, a proud labor leader who served as head of the construction union in Jersey City. He was a man who understood, from the ground up, what it means to build. That foundation shaped everything that followed.
My father carried those values onto the jobsite, rising to foreman for New York City’s most respected firms and contributing to landmark public housing projects across the region. In 1983, my father and I founded Gormeley Construction, growing it into one of the most sought-after concrete and masonry companies in the tri-state area.
Over the next two decades, we expanded into general contracting, earning a reputation for excellence on some of the public sector’s most demanding projects.
Today, that legacy enters its fourth generation. My son Eric and I are proud to introduce Deugen Development & Construction, a full-service real estate development and construction firm built on the same foundation of family, skill, and commitment that has defined us from the very beginning.
What That History Means for the Work
Most development and construction firms are disparate pieces cobbled together. Ours was built in-house over generations.
That changes how we operate. Whether we’re developing on our own projects, executing a fee-development assignment, representing an owner, or running general contracting, the people making decisions have spent decades in the field, at the table, and on the jobsite.
Some may call that a smaller way to run a company. We think it’s the reason the work gets done right.
By the Numbers
50+
projects developed
10+
million sq ft projects delivered
75+
years of experience
What We Do
Development
We develop our own projects across Northern New Jersey and take on fee-development assignments for owners who want a partner with builder DNA. From site selection through entitlements, financing, and delivery, the same team carries the project end to end.
Construction
Full general contracting, construction management, and design-build – the discipline Gormeley Construction was built on, now applied across every asset class Deugen touches.
Owner’s Representation
When you want our experience on your side of the table, we’ll represent you through the development and construction process – protecting your schedule, the budget, and the quality our family name depends on.
Investment
We invest selectively in projects that align with our underwriting, construction expertise, and footprint in the New Jersey market.
How We Work
01
One family, one team, one job.
The developer and the builders are the same family. When a decision needs to be made on site, the person making the call is the person who put the project together.
02
Zero change orders.
Our budgets are built by people who will be on the site, so the number we give you on day one is the number you pay on the last day. No mid-project surprises or change order games.
03
We stay close to home.
The Gormeley name was built on jobs we could drive to, in communities we know, with relationships we plan to keep.
Meet the Team
Frank Gormeley
PRESIDENT
eric Gormeley
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Kyle Mathis
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
Stephen Friedman
VP of Construction
cathy Gormeley
CONTROLLER
Jake Senkewicz
PM / DEVELOPMENT ANALYST
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Deugen Development & Construction do?
We are a comprehensive New Jersey-based firm specializing in real estate development and construction. Our expertise spans from initial site selection and land entitlements to construction budgeting and final delivery. We offer a full suite of services including fee development, construction management, general contracting, design-build, owner’s representation, and selective investment opportunities across commercial and industrial assets.
Is Deugen a design-build firm in New Jersey?
Yes. Deugen delivers integrated design-build solutions for industrial, multifamily, self-storage, and mixed-use projects throughout New Jersey. By housing development and construction under one roof, we streamline the planning process and enhance communication, allowing us to mitigate risks and maintain momentum from the first concept to the final handover.
Does Deugen provide commercial construction management in NJ?
Yes. We offer commercial construction management for owners and investors who require sophisticated oversight. Our team manages everything from budgeting and scheduling to contractor coordination and quality control. Grounded in practical field experience, our approach ensures accountability and proactive decision-making to protect your project from unnecessary delays or cost overruns.
What is fee development, and does Deugen offer it?
Fee development provides owners and investors with an experienced partner to oversee the project lifecycle while maintaining their equity position. Deugen serves as that partner in the New Jersey market, managing feasibility, entitlements, design coordination, and construction management to ensure the project is delivered on time and on budget.
Is Deugen a commercial general contractor in NJ?
Yes. We operate as a general contractor across industrial, multifamily, and commercial asset classes. Our work is defined by the Gormeley family’s nearly 70-year legacy in the trades, from complex concrete and masonry to large-scale public sector projects, ensuring every job is executed with the skill our family name represents.