Tutor Perini Secured $88 Million in New Contracts
The firm will manage federal and territorial infrastructure projects in Guam and Oregon through 2029.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Construction
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Tutor Perini subsidiaries have landed $88.2 million in construction contracts for federal and territorial infrastructure work. The projects involve bridge reconstruction in Guam and Coast Guard facility upgrades in Astoria, Oregon.
Why it matters
These contracts represent a portion of the company's $19.9 billion backlog, providing long-term revenue visibility as the firm navigates a lower contract volume compared to the prior year. The awards reflect ongoing demand for specialized civil and maritime infrastructure improvements.
The firm reported a total backlog of $19.9 billion as of June 30, a decrease from the $21.1 billion reported at the same time last year. The two new contracts total $88.2 million, distributed between a $45.2 million project in Guam and a $43 million award in Oregon.
The players
Tutor Perini
A major civil and building construction company based in Sylmar, California, that specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects.
Black Construction
A subsidiary of Tutor Perini focused on large-scale civil works in the Pacific region.
Perini Management Services
A subsidiary of Tutor Perini that manages federal and government-related construction projects.
The details
The $45.2 million contract in Guam covers the reconstruction of two bridges on Route 1 to ensure long-term safety. In Astoria, Oregon, a $43 million award requires the demolition of existing structures and in-water dredging to build a fixed pier, two floating docks, and a support facility for four fast response cutters.
Timeline
June 30, 2026: Tutor Perini recorded a $19.9 billion backlog.
September 2026: Contracts were awarded and initial design work commenced.
Early 2029: Expected substantial completion of the Guam bridge project.
May 2029: Expected substantial completion of the Oregon facility project.
Market Landscape
These new awards sit within the firm's broader portfolio of major infrastructure work, which currently includes projects like the $6 billion Metro D Line subway extension. The diversification into maritime and territorial bridge work follows a pattern of pursuing stable, long-term government contracts.
Operators in the construction supply chain should track the firm's backlog trends, as federal project awards remain a key indicator of regional demand for materials and labor. Monitor the 2029 project completion windows to anticipate shifts in subcontractor demand in the Guam and Oregon markets.
The takeaway
Tutor Perini's latest contract wins highlight the necessity of balancing high-value transit work with stable maritime and regional infrastructure projects to maintain revenue. Operators should analyze their own project backlogs relative to prior-year figures to identify potential revenue gaps in the coming cycle.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Los Angeles Business Journal.
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