J. Marvin Comer drove tractor-trailer trucks and worked for Harford Excavating Co. and Crouse Construction Co. before establishing J. M. Comer Construction Co. in 1982. 

Early projects included logging and grading jobs.

Safety and cars looked a little different in the 1980s.

Marvin Comer retires and sells the business — now called Comer Construction — to three of his daughters. Susie still owns the business today.

Comer Construction supported the construction of the Midfield Cargo Complex. It was largest project awarded to Comer Construction at the time.

Comer Construction spent years developing the site for Grace Harbour in Harve de Grace.

The project extended the bypass from Business Route 1 (Conowingo Road) north of Route 543. Pictured are Marvin Comer and Susie Comer, along with other local leaders, attending the dedication of the Route 1 Hickory Bypass.

Comer Construction completed an extension of Honeygo Boulevard from Ebenezer Road to Joppa Road. The majority of the project was underground in sewer and structural plate work. The project also included construction of a pedestrian bridge to connect two recreational areas.

Comer Construction worked on grading and site work for the stadium, hotel, and additional fields. 

The two-year project eliminated the intersection of Route 24 with Emmorton and Tollgate roads. Comer Construction did the grading, roadwork and paving. 

Comer Construction was awarded the multi-million dollar construction project by Ward Properties.

Comer Construction worked on the upgrade to Friend’s Park pond. The six-month project included draining, cleaning, and dredging the pond.

A $2.1 million project to straighten, widen, and repave the road. The photo shows Comer Construction crews working on the project.

Dwight “Burt” Miller and Susie Comer represented Comer Construction at the ribbon cutting for the $2.3 million water and sewer project at the Jos. A. Bank facility in Hampstead. 

Comer Construction supported DPR with site work development for the 11-acre site.

Comer Construction was honored with the 2016 – 2017 Miss Utility Dig Smart Award as the safest contractor in Maryland by the Miss Utility of MD/DC Damage Prevention Committee.

Comer Construction, Inc. is proud to announce we were recently awarded the Maryland Associated General Contractors (AGC) 2018 Safety Excellence Award.

Comer Construction purchased the Hydro Excavator in February 2020 and has been operating it daily on existing underground utility projects.

Our maintenance of traffic services ensure the work zones is safe for workers and the public. 

Local leaders came together to celebrate Comer Construction’s milestone at our 40th Anniversary Celebration. We were also featured in I95 Business. 

A total of 13 companies were celebrated during the 2022 Family-Owned Business Awards, including Comer Construction.

Comer Construction was selected by American Water Works Service Company as the “American Water Diverse Supplier of The Year”

Comer Construction received a very prestigious award from Maryland Motor Truck Association for having 500,000 – 1,000,000 safe driving miles in 2022.

Comer Construction was named a Finalist in the 2023 Torch Awards for Ethics from BBB of Greater Maryland. These awards recognize organizations that exemplify outstanding ethical practices and demonstrate an unwavering commitment to integrity in their operations.

The Daily Record named Linda Sue “Susie” Comer, our President and Treasurer, one of Maryland’s 2023 Most Admired CEOs.

Most Admired CEOs honors talented business CEOs, higher education leaders and nonprofit executive directors throughout Maryland whose leadership and vision are admired by those around them.