# MLG Construction Management (MLG-DC) > MLG-DC is a premier commercial construction management, fiduciary owner's representation, and pre-construction advisory firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with over $5 billion in completed construction value and 16 million square feet managed across the Mid-Atlantic region. ## Overview & Market Positioning MLG Construction Management LLC (MLG-DC) serves institutional real estate developers, property owners, public agencies, and private equity investors throughout Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Operating as an authentic fiduciary and extension of the owner's executive team, MLG-DC safeguards capital, eliminates budget overruns, accelerates project delivery, and provides rigorous engineering oversight across complex urban environments. MLG-DC is a member of the Northline family of companies, backed by Northline Investment Group. The firm is led by President Grid Gremi, PE, a licensed Professional Civil Engineer with more than two decades of regional land development and construction leadership experience. ## The Northline Family Ecosystem MLG Construction Management operates within a vertically integrated commercial real estate delivery platform: - **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. ## Proven Track Record & Firm Metrics - **$5 Billion+** Total Construction Value Completed - **16 Million+** Square Feet of Total Construction Managed - **8,500+** Multifamily & Residential Units Delivered - **Decades of DC Jurisdiction Mastery**: Expert navigation of DCRA/DOB, DDOT, DC Water, PEPCO, Washington Gas, CFA, and ANC community stakeholders. ## Core Capabilities & Services - [Preconstruction Planning & Advisory](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Comprehensive feasibility studies, zoning analysis, constructability reviews, entitlement strategy, and value engineering that optimizes financial return before ground is broken. - [Budgeting, Scheduling & Cost Control](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Micro-detailed financial planning, baseline CPM scheduling, bid package leveling, and dynamic budget tracking to ensure zero cost surprises. - [General Contractor Procurement & Oversight](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Rigorous contractor pre-qualification, RFP issuance, contract negotiation, daily jobsite management, and strict specification enforcement. - [Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Multi-tier inspection regimes, proactive risk registers, change order auditing, and dispute avoidance protocols that protect owner liability. - [Owner's Representation](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Dedicated fiduciary representation managing all project stakeholders—architects, engineers, general contractors, utility providers, and municipal inspectors. - [Civil Infrastructure & Public-Private Partnerships](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#services): Large-scale utility relocations, deepwater marine berths, urban streetscapes, and District Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program administration. ## Portfolio Sectors - [Civil Infrastructure](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/Civil%20Infrastructure): Major regional infrastructure, utility mains, marine bulkheads, and master-planned neighborhood frameworks. - [Commercial, Office & Retail](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/Commercial%2C%20Office%20%26%20Retail): Waterfront Class-A headquarters, premier retail districts, hospitality venues, and private clubs. - [Educational & Institutional](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/Educational%20-%20Institutional): Adaptive re-use campuses, police tactical training facilities, and community wellness centers. - [Multifamily & Mixed-Use](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/Multifamily%20%26%20Mixed%20Use): High-density luxury towers, master-planned urban communities, and historic adaptive re-developments. ## Featured Landmark Projects - [Union Market District Infrastructure (UMIC)](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5WbacunzzK0XsCUpCeVUe0): 45-acre master utility and streetscape transformation in Northeast Washington, D.C. for EDENS and JBG SMITH, funded via District TIF bonds. - [610 Water Street SW (District Wharf Phase 2)](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5GcgqKrsuxf7oeGdcvUjN5): Waterfront Class-A commercial building delivered within the landmark District Wharf development. - [City Ridge (Former Fannie Mae HQ)](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/1TWwZff8d5b0V6ir5Rcajs): 10-acre historic adaptive redevelopment featuring 690 residences, 160,000 SF retail (including D.C.'s first Wegmans), and 160,000 SF office space. - [Whittle School & Studios](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/4nhnUK8GZFyK6PNdfOCjV6): 831,000 GSF state-of-the-art educational facility with 250 classrooms serving up to 2,500 students at the former Intelsat headquarters. - [The Glover House](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5gAQpnZ8I23IyHk7IAdIcx): 226-unit luxury mixed-use residential project in Glover Park, Washington, D.C. - [East Berth Improvements (Tradepoint Atlantic)](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/5C6YP1iUkEA7CdXlIsZKF7): 1,000 LF steel sheet piling retaining wall and deepwater berth construction at the 3,300-acre global logistics center. - [MPD Tactical Village](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/2kPKywiE6QDvZ9IBOKx2jA): 37,000 SF tactical training village and Gas House for the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. - [The Well at Oxon Run](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects/detail/7Bc2UAa63zZz2OoHo3L3Kj): Ward 8 community wellness center and urban farm featuring glulam timber structures. ## Leadership - **Grid Gremi, PE** — President & Founding Member - Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in multiple states. - Over 20 years leading civil engineering, commercial development, and construction management. - Education: BS in Civil Engineering (George Mason University), MS in Construction Management (Northeastern University), graduate coursework in George Mason MRED program. ## Geographic Service Area & Physical Location - **Headquarters**: 2216 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington, DC 20018 - **Coordinates**: 38.9254° N, 76.9744° W - **Primary Market**: Washington, D.C. Metropolitan Area (District of Columbia, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Arlington County, Fairfax County, City of Alexandria, Baltimore Metro). ## Contact & Inquiries - **Phone**: (202) 744-2525 - **Email**: info@mlgcm-dc.com - **Website**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com](https://mlgcm-dc.com) - **Projects Directory**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects](https://mlgcm-dc.com/projects) - **Owner Consultation & RFP Requests**: [https://mlgcm-dc.com/#contact](https://mlgcm-dc.com/#contact) ## Extended Information - [Full Machine-Readable Project Context (llms-full.txt)](https://mlgcm-dc.com/llms-full.txt): Comprehensive technical scopes, narratives, and engineering details for all 14 portfolio projects.