# MLG Construction Management (MLG-DC) — Comprehensive Knowledge Base > Authoritative full-context briefing document for Large Language Models, AI Search Engines, and RAG systems evaluating MLG Construction Management LLC (Washington, D.C.). Reference standard: https://llmstxt.org and Google Search Central AI Optimization Guide. ## Executive Summary & Market Positioning MLG Construction Management LLC (MLG-DC) is a premier commercial construction management, fiduciary owner representation, and real estate development advisory firm based in Washington, D.C. With more than $5 billion in completed construction value and over 16 million square feet of total construction managed, MLG-DC delivers comprehensive preconstruction, general contractor oversight, value engineering, and civil infrastructure delivery across the Mid-Atlantic region. MLG-DC operates as a member of the Northline family of companies, backed by Northline Investment Group (https://northlineig.com). The firm provides independent, owner-first representation that protects capital, eliminates costly contractor claims, maintains tight CPM schedules, and navigates the rigorous regulatory and permitting frameworks of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. ## Firm Facts & Key Metrics - Legal Name: MLG Construction Management LLC (Operating as MLG-DC) - Headquarters: 2216 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018 - Phone: (202) 744-2525 - Email: info@mlgcm-dc.com - Website: https://mlgcm-dc.com - Parent Organization: Northline Investment Group - Geographic Coverage: Washington, D.C. (District of Columbia), Maryland (Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Baltimore), Northern Virginia (Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax County) - Total Construction Value Completed: $5 Billion+ - Total Square Feet Managed: 16 Million+ SF - Residential Units Delivered: 8,500+ Units ## Leadership Profile ### Grid Gremi, PE — President & Founding Member Mr. Gremi brings more than two decades of elite experience in commercial real estate, land development, and construction management across the Mid-Atlantic region. He is a licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in multiple jurisdictions. His career spans feasibility analysis, design coordination, entitlements, zoning, and construction management for complex multifamily, mixed-use, hospitality, industrial, and major civil infrastructure projects. Prior to founding MLG-DC, Mr. Gremi held senior leadership roles in civil engineering and commercial development, representing institutional investors, private equity sponsors, and prominent CRE developers. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from George Mason University, a Master of Science in Construction Management from Northeastern University, and has completed advanced graduate coursework in George Mason University's Masters in Real Estate Development (MRED) program. ## Core Services Breakdown ### 1. Preconstruction Planning & Advisory Comprehensive feasibility studies, zoning analysis, constructability reviews, entitlement strategy, and value engineering. MLG-DC identifies long-lead risks, optimizes structural and MEP design systems, and resolves utility conflicts before breaking ground, saving project owners millions in downstream change orders. ### 2. Budgeting, Scheduling & Cost Control Rigorous capital budgeting, baseline CPM schedule development, contractor bid leveling, cash flow forecasting, and continuous budget reconciliation. Every trade scope is vetted against historical regional unit costs to ensure financial certainty. ### 3. General Contractor Procurement & Oversight AIA contract negotiation, GMP review, subcontractor vetting, and hands-on jobsite supervision. MLG-DC acts as the owner's on-site eyes and ears, ensuring strict adherence to architectural drawings, engineering specifications, and safety standards. ### 4. Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation Systematic QA/QC inspections, building envelope auditing, MEP commissioning management, punch list enforcement, and proactive risk register tracking to protect owner investment and eliminate post-occupancy warranty disputes. ### 5. Civil Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships (P3) Deepwater port improvements, master utility distribution (water, sewer, electric, gas, fiber), streetscapes, ADA public realms, and District Tax Increment Financing (TIF) administration. ### 6. Owner's Representation Full fiduciary stewardship serving as an extension of the owner's executive team. MLG-DC aligns architects, engineers, general contractors, lenders, and municipal agencies toward a unified project outcome. ## Complete Project Directory & Detailed Case Studies ### East Berth Improvements - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5C6YP1iUkEA7CdXlIsZKF7](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5C6YP1iUkEA7CdXlIsZKF7) - **Location**: Sparrows Point, MD - **Sector/Category**: Civil Infrastructure - **Scope of Work**: - Sheet Pile Wall - Inner Beth Bulkhead - **Project Narrative & Impact**: Tradepoint Atlantic is a 3,300-acre global logistics center with an unmatched combination of access to deepwater berths, rail and highways. Tradepoint Terminals is responsible for stevedoring and terminal operations at Tradepoint Atlantic’s marine terminal. Tradepoint Terminals specializes in the expert handling of bulk, break-bulk cargoes, offering a full suite of services including vessel discharge and loading, customized storage solutions, and material processing, This project included demolition of a portion of the existing berth, the construction of a 1000 lf steel sheet piling retaining wall and construction of the berth bulkhead. MLG-DC team members are a major presence at this project and serve as third-party senior construction management oversight for this project and other civil and infrastructure improvements throughout this property. ### Union Market Infrastructure (UMIC) Improvements - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5WbacunzzK0XsCUpCeVUe0](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5WbacunzzK0XsCUpCeVUe0) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Civil Infrastructure - **Scope of Work**: - 45-acre Union Market District Utility and Infrastructure Improvements - Site Utilities - New water main - New combined sewer - PEPCO vault and transformer - New gas main relocation - New telephone and IT fiber duct bank distribution - Streetscape, Hardscape and Landscape - New pavement installation - Street and sidewalk lighting - Street signage - Streetscape and Landscape - **Project Narrative & Impact**: MLG-DC served as full-time Construction Manager on behalf of EDENS and JBG Smith for the Union Market Infrastructure Corporation (UMIC) project, a transformative infrastructure initiative in the Union Market District. The UMIC project was conceived to provide neighborhood-wide infrastructure improvements beyond those delivered by individual private developments. Supported by District of Columbia Tax Increment Financing (TIF) bonds under the Union Market TIF Amendment Act of 2018, UMIC oversaw the design and implementation of extensive utility, streetscape, hardscape, and landscape upgrades necessary to sustain ongoing and future development. MLG-DC provided comprehensive construction management services covering pre-construction planning, coordination with design disciplines, contractor oversight, utility provider engagement, and phased construction administration. The scope of work included demolition of existing streets and alleys, relocation and installation of new water, storm, sanitary, gas, electric, and telecom infrastructure, and the construction of upgraded public realm improvements such as widened sidewalks, ADA-accessible crosswalks, street lighting, signage, bike racks, tree pits, and landscaped public spaces. ### 36-Inch Watermain Extension - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/379QrjRsNonwmV6XlBVQ6D](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/379QrjRsNonwmV6XlBVQ6D) - **Location**: Sparrows Point, MD - **Sector/Category**: Civil Infrastructure - **Scope of Work**: - Watermain Installation - Site Infrastructural - Improvements - **Project Narrative & Impact**: Tradepoint Atlantic is currently undergoing several civil and infrastructural improvements at their 3,300-acre facility in Sparrows Point, MD. Sparrows Point is home to some high-profile tenants including distribution centers for FedEx, Amazon and Under Armor, grain storage for Perdue Agribusiness and a vehicle-shipping operation run by Pasha Automotive. This project consisted of the installation of roughly 6,300 feet of cathodicaly protected 36-inch and 24-inch watermain in cathodic protection as well as other associated site and infrastructure improvements. MLG-DC team members were a major presence at this project and serve as third-party senior construction management oversight for this project and other civil and infrastructure improvements throughout this property. ### MPD Tactical Village - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2kPKywiE6QDvZ9IBOKx2jA](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2kPKywiE6QDvZ9IBOKx2jA) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Educational - Institutional - **Scope of Work**: - 37,000 SF New Construction - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Tactical Village project was a ground-up construction of a 37,000 SF training facility used by the DC Metropolitan Police Department for training of new cadets and recertification of on-duty officers. The facility was constructed on the grounds of the old MPD shooting range, adjacent to the existing MPD training academy annex building located at 4665 Blue Plains Dr SW. This project consisted of the construction of two new structures, The Gas House and the Tactical Village, as well as renovations of an existing structure that was utilized as administrative offices. The Tactical Village was a 40-foot tall metal building that contained within the facility four one- and two-story masonry structures intended to replicate an urban neighborhood setting and streetscapes for use in police training. The Gas House was a detached 1,000 SF structure which was utilized to train officers and cadets on the use of tear gas, pepper spray and other MPD non-lethal ordinance. MLG-DC team members managed all aspects of the civil engineering design, permits and construction administration while working at a previous firm. ### The Well at Oxon Run - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/7Bc2UAa63zZz2OoHo3L3Kj](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/7Bc2UAa63zZz2OoHo3L3Kj) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Educational - Institutional - **Scope of Work**: - 1-acre community garden - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Well at Oxon Run is a one-acre urban farm and community wellness center in Ward 8. The space consists of gardening plots, an aviary, and several open-air glulam structures for hosting community events. MLG-DC served as the development and construction manager working in conjunction with the design team and general contractor to ensure the client’s and the community’s visions were upheld. Playing a key role in managing the overall development budget and schedule, MLG-DC made certain that the project was completed on time for the growing season and within the original budget. ### Whittle School & Studios - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/4nhnUK8GZFyK6PNdfOCjV6](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/4nhnUK8GZFyK6PNdfOCjV6) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Educational - Institutional - **Scope of Work**: - 831,000 GSF adaptive re-use - 250 classrooms - Boarding residences - Gymnasium, Performance Theater, Black Box Theater, Lab Space - **Project Narrative & Impact**: Whittle School & Studios is a state-of-the-art charter school with a mission to provide unique, modern and truly global institution serving children from ages 3 to 18. This project is located at the former Intelsat headquarters Northwest, Washington DC and consists of the renovation and adaptive re-use of the existing 831,000 GSF office building into a private charter school facility containing 250 classrooms that will serve up to 2,500 students. MLG-DC team members served as senior construction oversight during the construction of this unique project. ### Baltimore Peninsula - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5HlQT4Br4McBqSqtmg3Qph](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5HlQT4Br4McBqSqtmg3Qph) - **Location**: Baltimore, MD - **Sector/Category**: Commercial, Office & Retail - **Scope of Work**: - 3+M SF New Construction - 2+M SF Office - 200+K SF Retail - 600+ Multifamily Units - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Baltimore Peninsula project is a 177-acre, multi-billion-dollar, master-planned mixed-use development located in South Baltimore. Included in Chapter 1 of the development are 18 new buildings in what is currently one of the largest urban revitalization projects underway in the world. The site will incorporate 3 direct access points to and from Interstate 95 with visibility and accessibility for up to 42 million cars annually. The 2 million square feet of office space is spread across eight buildings and will be within walking distance of over twenty unique retail vendors. Also, to be delivered in Chapter 1 are more than 2,000 parking spaces, and 10 acres of parks and public space. MLG-DC team members managed the office and retail tenant coordination from pre-construction through the completion of fitout. Well organized management was non-negotiable as almost every building had a different general contractors and design team. Services included in the tenant coordination are merchandising plan review, preliminary utility capacity analysis, work letter review and budgeting, coordination between the base build GC and tenant contractor, tracking and managing fitout to completion. ### The Gathering Spot - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2uYWb9ihxLDHmaimraf6xF](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2uYWb9ihxLDHmaimraf6xF) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Commercial, Office & Retail - **Scope of Work**: - 16,000 SF Interior Buildout - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Gathering Spot is an exclusive club for entrepreneurs serving the black and brown community of Washington DC and the surrounding metro area. This interior renovation consisted of transforming three levels of office space into an event hall, a restaurant / bar, and a co-working space. MLG-DC’s scope consisted of construction and design administration, as well as project close-out. Our team played the key role in strategically coordinating with the District and its many agencies in an effort to help the client successfully navigate the inspections and business license processes. Additionally, MLG-DC coordinated the requirements of owner’s vendors with the general contractor and design team including: A|V, security, and kitchen equipment. ### Chevy Chase Pavilion - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2gczjhfaHxk07A4SzHRBKj](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2gczjhfaHxk07A4SzHRBKj) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Commercial, Office & Retail - **Scope of Work**: - Interior and Exterior renovation. - 3 Floors of Retail - 7 Floors of Offices - 200-key Hotel - Façade renovations - New Spaces for Tenants - White Box – 17,500sf - New connection with DC Metro - **Project Narrative & Impact**: Chevy Chase Pavilion is a premier Class-A mixed-use property strategically located above the Friendship Heights Metro Station, along one of Washington, DC’s most dynamic retail and office corridors. The property features three retail levels totaling 155,000 sf, seven office floors totaling 210,000 sf, and an Embassy Suites Hotel with 200-rooms. As part of a comprehensive renovation program, the project scope included the addition of a 17,500-square-foot grocery tenant, upgrades to the main office lobby, reconfiguration of elevator systems, and the integration of ADA-compliant accessibility improvements. These enhancements were designed to elevate both the interior and exterior functionality of the Pavilion, ensuring long-term value for ownership and an improved experience for tenants and visitors alike. MLG professionals served as third-party owner’s representatives throughout the renovation and tenant improvement process, providing critical oversight of design, budget, schedule, and execution to ensure that the owner’s objectives were successfully achieved. ### 610 Water Street, SW (District Wharf - Phase 2, Parcel 10) - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5GcgqKrsuxf7oeGdcvUjN5](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5GcgqKrsuxf7oeGdcvUjN5) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Commercial, Office & Retail - **Scope of Work**: - 72,000 SF Class A Office Space - 15,000 SF of Retail Space - **Project Narrative & Impact**: 610 Water Street, SW is a 97,000 SF new, five story, building located at the southern end of the District Wharf project revitalizing Washington, DC’s Southwest Waterfront. This project will provide four stories of Class A office space over a large ground level retail space. This project has been designed and built to achieve LEED Platinum certification. MLG team members worked as Owner’s construction management staff to deliver these improvements towards a successful completion. ### The Glover House - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5gAQpnZ8I23IyHk7IAdIcx](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5gAQpnZ8I23IyHk7IAdIcx) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Multifamily & Mixed Use - **Scope of Work**: - New Construction - 355,000 GSF - 226-unit Multifamily Residential - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Glover House is a 226-unit mixed use multifamily residential development located in the Glover Park submarket of Washington DC. Part of this project included the renovation of the former Holiday Inn Building, a wood-frame residential building over concrete podium, retail spaces as well as a 15,000 SF Trader Joe’s grocery store and below grade parking. The Glover House project also included extensive coordination of a carefully developed branding strategy and high end indoor and outdoor amenity spaces. MLG team members were instrumental in helping the Owner by managing all facets of the construction and design administration, including utility coordination, FF&E coordination, and unit acceptance. ### City Ridge - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/1TWwZff8d5b0V6ir5Rcajs](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/1TWwZff8d5b0V6ir5Rcajs) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Multifamily & Mixed Use - **Scope of Work**: - 1.2M SF mixed-use development - 887 residential units - 155,000 SF of Retail (including first Wegman grocery store in Washington DC) - 185,000 SF of Office Space - **Project Narrative & Impact**: City Ridge is one of the premier development projects in Washington DC and home to the highly anticipated first Wegman’s grocery store in Washington DC. Roadside Development and North America Sekisui House (NASH) is developing this 10-acre property at 3900 Wisconsin Ave. NW that formerly housed the Fannie Mae headquarters. This ambitious project also includes 887 residential units, 185,000 SF of office space as well as 155,000 SF of retail space that includes the Wegmans grocery store. The grocery store is constructed at the lowest level of the historic building that formerly housed the Fannie Mae headquarters. MLG team members provided senior level construction management services for Roadside Development during the construction phase of this project. ### Parkside Parcels 8 & 10 - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/VhjyCnr7hDBsls3gA4Doz](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/VhjyCnr7hDBsls3gA4Doz) - **Location**: Washington, D.C. - **Sector/Category**: Multifamily & Mixed Use - **Scope of Work**: - New Mixed Use Multifamily Development (Two-Buildings) - 112-Unit & 118-Unit Market Rate Multifamily Residential - Below grade parking - Full CM Engagement - **Project Narrative & Impact**: The Parkside Parcels 8 and 10 projects are two ground up mixed-use multifamily residential buildings each respectively consisting of 112-unit and 118-unit market rate apartments with approximately 6,000sf of ground-level retail space at each building. Both parcels are part of the Parkside PUD approved in 2007 and are located in Ward 7, northwest of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Benning Road at Block F of the Parkside mixed-use development. MLG team members have worked as preconstruction consultants and design peer reviewers at multiple Parkside development projects and are currently engaged as Owner’s representatives and onsite construction managers at Parcels 8 and 10 respectively. ### Willard Towers - **Project URL**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/w0nWbSjf7EKVHNo3qRyDL](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/w0nWbSjf7EKVHNo3qRyDL) - **Location**: Chevy Chase, MD - **Sector/Category**: Multifamily & Mixed Use - **Scope of Work**: - Mechanical Plant Upgrades including Chillers & AHUs. - FCU riser replacements in occupied residences. - **Project Narrative & Impact**: Willard Towers is an existing high-rise apartment building located in Chevy Chase, MD. This project consisted of multiple capex improvement projects running concurrently, including upgrades to the mechanical plant, installation and replacement of (2) chillers, (5) DOAS units, associated pumps and controls, as well as FCU riser replacements in occupied residences. MLG provided pre-construction and construction management coordination efforts including the evaluation of contractor RFPs, recommendations of contractor selection to the client as well as providing day-to-day onsite construction oversight. Aside from providing onsite construction management services during the construction phase of this project, MLG team members were also directly involved with helping the property management team with maintaining direct communication with the residents via in-person meetings, email and hard copy notices to keep residents aware of disruptive and / or weekend work. --- ## 7. Affiliated Ecosystem Companies MLG Construction Management operates within a vertically integrated commercial real estate delivery platform backed by parent platform Northline Investment Group: - **Northline Investment Group (NIG)** — Parent Platform & Capital Sponsor ([https://northlineig.com](https://northlineig.com)): CRE investment underwriting, structured finance, joint ventures, and Public-Private Partnership (P3 / PPEA) structuring. - **MLG Construction Management (MLG-DC)** — Fiduciary Owner's Representation ([https://mlgcm-dc.com](https://mlgcm-dc.com) / [https://www.mlg-cm.com](https://www.mlg-cm.com)): Fiduciary owner's representation, baseline budgeting, preconstruction advisory, and dispute avoidance. - **Northline Construction Group (NCG)** — General Contracting & Field Operations ([https://northlinecg.com](https://northlinecg.com)): Mid-Atlantic commercial general contracting, trade supervision, schedule enforcement, and turnkey project delivery. - **CNA Surfaces** — Global Direct Procurement ([https://www.cnasurfaces.com](https://www.cnasurfaces.com)): Direct manufacturer sourcing of stone, tile, wood flooring, facade cladding, and custom interior finishes. - **Waverly | MLG (WaverlyMLG)** — Public Infrastructure & OPM ([https://waverlyconstruction.com](https://waverlyconstruction.com)): Public-sector capital projects, Owner's Project Management (OPM), and heavy civil infrastructure. --- ## 8. Geographic Footprint (GEO) - **Headquarters**: 2216 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018 - **Coordinates**: Latitude 38.9254° N, Longitude -76.9744° W - **Core Jurisdictions & Municipal Agency Expertise**: - **District of Columbia**: DCRA / Department of Buildings (DOB), DDOT (Public Space Regulation Administration), DC Water, Pepco, Washington Gas, Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB), Commission of Fine Arts (CFA), Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA), and Advisory Neighborhood Commissions (ANCs). - **Suburban Maryland**: Montgomery County (DPS, MNCPPC), Prince George's County (DPIE), Baltimore City (DHCD), and Baltimore County. - **Northern Virginia**: Arlington County (CPHD), City of Alexandria (P&Z, T&ES), Fairfax County (LDS), and Prince William County.