Determination

Whelcon Contractors is a business built on developing longstanding relationships with clients. This emphasis has contributed to bringing tailored engineering and general contracting services to various clients in the southwest region of the United States. We focus on growing our employees while honoring their diverse backgrounds, we combine our depth of talent with a resourceful nature to execute challenging projects safely, in the most cost-effective and timely manner.

The Whelcon Story

Starting in 2018, Whelcon Contractors LLC takes pride in a team approach with a strict determination to utilize longstanding relationships with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure each project meets client expectations. By working diligently, our organization stands out from other general contracting companies because we treat every project uniquely to fulfill its needs and specifications.

A Team That Cares About Your Project

Alejandro Contreras

Co-Founder & CEO

Alejandro co-founded Whelcon Contractors to fulfill the need to provide clients with an exceptional and uncompromising quality of work. With over 20 years of experience leading successful teams through dynamic projects and business management, Alex offers a comprehensive understanding of engineering, general contracting, estimating, and operations. Alex has been the go-to project developer due to his well-versed experience and knowledge as he demands quality delivery of projects. His cultivated experience progressed through his dedicated work for the Department of Defense in utility and civil construction and large-scale developments and renovations. This includes Army Corps of Engineers, NAVFAC, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Forest Service, Department of Federal Highways, Bureau of Interior, ADOT, City of Tucson, Department of National Park Service, and the Department of Energy. During daily business operations at Whelcon, Alex uses his past experience to direct projects, strategically negotiate and implement construction contracts with key clientele and government agencies, plan and direct fiscal performance, develop market penetration plans and oversee all departments of Whelcon.

Travis Whelan

Co-Founder & COO

Travis co-founded Whelcon Contractors to promote his desire to build a business culture that celebrates its employees through skill development and internal growth. In continuing to pursue a business focused on people, Travis brings forth a sophisticated approach to ensure clients and our team are successful in work and life. Travis has acquired well-rounded knowledge throughout his careers in the construction industry in general contracting, land development, home building, commercial tenant improvement, civil construction and water treatment. He has worked for multiple companies in both size and skill capacity, to include builders, publicly traded national corporations, employee-owned companies, and privately owned firms. Travis is highly accomplished in delivering civil construction solutions and project management to clients in the most efficient and effective manner.

Heath Edwards

General Superintendent

Joining Whelcon in 2018, Heath is a powerhouse of a head superintendent with a strong 20-year foundation in the construction industry. His experience weaves through various sectors of construction, including civil, structural, architectural, and industrial. Subcontractors and industry partners praise Heath’s work ethic, clear management, and guidance. Heath manages all field personnel and staffing needs and coordinates and schedules subcontractors, equipment, and materials. He is devoted to the assurance of on-site production, emphasizing safety, quality, and consistency for each project while maintaining financial budgets and on-time completion.

Isabella rivera

Controller

Isabella joined Whelcon in 2022 following a career shift from the medical field to business administration after obtaining a Master’s in Business Administration. Having worked in the ICU for five years, Isabella works well under high-stress situations and is a strong force as the head of Whelcon’s Finance Department. Due to owning a business in the past, she is well-versed in all things business development and has assisted with Whelcon’s growth as a company. Isabella manages all finance-related matters, including accounts receivable and payable, operating costs, cost of sales, construction development, and client or business invoices. She is dedicated to maintaining Whelcon’s financial integrity and supports the overall financial growth of the company.

ALEXANDRA SALIDO ALMADA

Project Engineer

Alexandra has shown her commitment to excellence through her attention to detail and extensive project knowledge since joining Whelcon in 2022. Alexandra comes in with 5+ years of experience in Project Management and has held leadership positions in institutions such as the University of Arizona. After obtaining her Master of Engineering in Innovation, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship, she has been crucial in creating satisfactory projects for all clients. Alexandra conducts analysis for each project, including on-site measurements, quantity tracking, and design work prior to and during active construction activities. She prepares and submits permits and regulatory documents to comply with any regulations for all project locations.

Kevin Chapman

Project Manager

Kevin Chapman joined the Whelcon team in 2023 with over five years of construction experience. After graduating with his bachelor’s in Civil Engineering, Kevin pursued his master’s in Urban and Environmental Planning with an emphasis in Environmental Engineering and Water Resources, which he completed in 2011. Kevin then gained valuable knowledge through his prior project engineer position and joined Whelcon as our Project Manager. With Kevins’ extensive expertise in the construction sector, he can manage a variety of employees to ensure projects are done according to client specifications, draft and submit budgets according to work and resource requirements, as well as keep efficient contact between client and contractor to ensure all work is met with above standard quality.

Jonathan Itsuokor

Project Engineer

Jonathan Itsuokor provides Whelcon with over ten years of experience in civil engineering. Before moving to Tucson, Arizona, Jonathan worked as a civil engineer in Nigeria and graduated with his Civil Engineering degree in 2010. Jonathan offers many experiences in project budgets and cost, quality control, contract execution, and subcontract management and has made an excellent addition to our team since joining in 2024. He has shown his exceptional skill and dedication in construction, and proceeds to learn excellent skills as one of our project engineers.

Marco Fragoso

Project Estimator

Marco has joined the Whelcon team with more than 20 years of construction experience, with more than half residing in leadership and professional titles. He began his Whelcon career in October of 2024 as our newest Project Estimator. Having experience as an operator, foreman, superintendent, and project estimator, Marco is able to provide in-depth analysis of cost estimation, bid preparation, and cost control. Along with these, Marco will handle vendor and subcontract coordination, client interaction, and work on collaboration between clients and employees for various projects to guarantee satisfaction on all fronts.

Mark Dickerson

Superintendent

Jacqueline Urquidez

Executive Administrative Assistant

Jacqueline, otherwise known as Jackie, is our newest admin, joining Whelcon in September of 2024. Jackie offers years of experience in finance, human resources, accounting, and bookkeeping. She is a well rounded invidual, participating in free-lance work which has given her plenty of experience in the various program Whelcon utilizes on a day-to-day basis. Being bilingual, Jackie is also able to conversate with a wide variety of people and aims to assist Whelcon and our employees in every manner possible.