From day one it could be argued that C3M Power Systems was already a top specialty contractor in the MidAtlantic region. Formed in 2014 by four executives and roughly 50 employees who had previously worked together at a Reston, Va.-based firm, the Capitol Heights, Md.-based electrical contractor entered the market with a wealth of experience, working for notable clients in the rail, aviation, highway and utilities sectors nationwide. As a wholly owned subsidiary of Clark Construction Group, the firm also had the backing of a 113-year-old, $4-billion company.
Still, C3M needed to quickly prove itself in the market. Early wins of new work with transportation agencies and successful completion of projects helped the company steadily build revenue and backlog. In 2018, the company tallied $37.18 million in regional revenue, up 23% from 2017. Despite a challenging labor market and a war for staff-level talent, the company has more than tripled its workforce since its formation.