OUR PEOPLE

Morris Adkins Jr

Leadership You Can Trust. Experience You Can Build On.

At Adkins Construction, our strength begins with our people—led by President Morris H. Adkins, Jr., whose extensive industry experience and commitment to quality drive every project we take on. With a hands-on leadership style, Morris ensures that every client receives the highest level of service, accountability, and results.

Morris H. Adkins, Jr.
President, Adkins Construction LLC
Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, University of Cincinnati, OH

With over 25 years of experience in the commercial construction industry, Morris Adkins has managed projects valued at over $100 million across retail, restaurant, institutional, and government sectors. Known for completing complex, multi-phase jobs on time and on budget, Morris combines deep industry knowledge with a commitment to honesty, integrity, and client satisfaction.

Certifications

  • Licensed Commercial General Contractor in FL, GA, NC, SC, TN, AL & AR

  • OSHA 30-Hour Safety Training Certified

Institutional & Government Projects

  • Jake M. Godbold City Hall Annex – Jacksonville, FL (60,000 SF, LEED Silver, $12M)

  • Florida Community College Remodel – Jacksonville, FL (60,000 SF, $3.6M)

  • Ribault Club Historic Restoration – Talbot Island, FL (18,000 SF, Project of the Year, $2.3M)

  • Camp Blanding Regional Training Institute – Starke, FL (Phases I & II, 160,000 SF, $34M)

  • Combined Support Maintenance Shop – Camp Blanding, FL (101,500 SF, $20.1M)

  • Mayo Clinic – Central Utilities Plant – Jacksonville, FL (30,000 SF, AHCA Inspected, $4.9M)

  • Flagler Hospital Doctors' Offices – St. Augustine, FL (7,700 SF)

  • St. Augustine Airport Authority – Corporate Hangar – St. Augustine, FL (17,000 SF)

  • University of North Florida – Track & Field Facility Renovation – Jacksonville, FL ($3M)

Professional Experience Includes:

Franchise & Commercial Build-Outs

  • Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches – 100+ Locations Nationwide

  • The Flame Broiler – Multiple Locations, Jacksonville, FL

  • Mission BBQ – Locations Across the Southeast

  • Retro Fitness Centers – Multiple FL Locations (20,000 SF)

  • Retro Fitness Corporate Headquarters – Tenant Improvement (4,500 SF)

  • Chicken Salad Chick – Multiple Locations

  • Pieology Pizzeria, Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint, Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina – Various Southeastern Locations

Our Commitment

Design-Build • General Contracting • Construction Management • On Budget • On Schedule • Quality Craftsmanship •Experience • Dedication • Value Engineering