Built On Trust
Since 1999, Caldwell Watza Construction has built far more than inspired spaces and iconic projects - we've built true partnerships, trusted relationships, and a dedicated team that is focused on delivering quality, precision, and craftsmanship.
THE CALDWELL WATZA CONSTRUCTION LEGACY
Inspired spaces. Incomparable solutions.
What sets Caldwell Watza Construction apart is simple: we listen closely, we communicate clearly, and we treat every project and partnership - both clients and subcontractors alike - as a relationship built for the long term.
With unparalleled construction experience and an unmatched dedication to delivering premium results, our talented team makes the construction process easy, efficient, and enjoyable.
MEET OUR TEAM
Caldwell Watza Construction
With over 50 years of combined general contractor experience in construction management, civil engineering, and the hospitality industry - and backed by a diverse and dynamic team of client-focused construction experts - we have served Southern Arizona since 1999 by sharing our professional guidance and personal vision on every project we're a part of.
Co-owner / Project Manager
Dennis Caldwell, Jr.
Dennis Caldwell Jr. has successfully built on the foundation his father laid over two decades ago. After 22 years in Federal Construction Management and Civil Engineering, Dennis Sr. founded Caldwell Construction, and in 2003, his son Dennis Jr. joined him, trading a standout run in Hotel Management at Hyatt (Manager of the Quarter, Manager of the Year) for the family construction business. A UNLV grad with his father's passion for helping people, hard work, fostering strong relationships, and delivering quality craftsmanship baked in, Dennis quickly moved into leadership, earning Caldwell Construction multiple 'Small Contractor of the Year' nominations from Cornerstone Building Foundations along the way. Over the past 10 years alone, Dennis has managed more than $50M in projects and, by partnering with Matt Watza, has expanded his father's family business into one of the biggest construction and concrete companies in the region, still driven by the same values and vision his father instilled in him: building both lasting projects and long-term partnerships across Southern Arizona.
co-owner / Project Manager
Matt Watza
Matt Watza's construction career started over 25 years ago, framing homes as a teenage intern with a national homebuilder. He learned quickly and climbed fast through the trades while earning his Construction Management degree from Michigan State, then went on to work as a project engineer for a multi-billion-dollar national construction firm. From there, he took a site superintendent role with a locally owned general contractor and was quickly promoted to project manager, before ultimately founding his own general contracting company, growing it to $30M in average annual revenue as practicing principal. That ground-up experience and diverse background in all aspects of the construction process, from framing crews to managing subcontractors to owning the P&Ls, is what he brought to Caldwell Watza Construction. Together, Matt and Dennis Caldwell, Jr. have expanded on what Dennis Sr. started in 1999, elevated their ability to self-perform and the scope of projects, and continue to exceed expectations with a team built around one goal: a win-win for everyone at the table.
INVESTED & INVOLVED
Building Our Community
At Caldwell Watza Construction, our involvement in the community goes well beyond building quality structures, it's about building up others.
It's why we're involved in a variety of local charities, sponsor various community events, and support very important causes as board members, volunteers, donors, and leaders.
