Bio
Mr. Sam Kumar is the owner of JCI Residential and President of Journeyman Construction, Inc. Journeyman Construction, Inc. started as a small company and has evolved into an award-winning, multi-million-dollar firm, with over 20 years of experience in large commercial project management. Mr. Kumar has led a variety of projects and has honed his skills to ensure that each and every project is completed on time and within budget, and that it meets the owner’s and his own high standards. Recognized by the Austin Business Journal in 2016 as the #15 Commercial Construction Firm ranked by 2015 billings in the Austin office, Sam Kumar has built his company on the principal that integrity should always trump celebrity. Journeyman recently completed cumulative projects worth over $1 billon in value. Under the Journeyman Group umbrella, Mr. Kumar has developed over 1,750 multifamily units, several hotel projects, and three assisted living projects in the last few years. Dedicated to giving back to his community, Mr. Kumar currently serves on The University of Texas School of Architecture Advisory Board and serves on the Board for Front Steps, an organization dedicated to helping the homeless. Mr. Kumar has proudly set up two endowments at the university. Mr. Kumar has both the experience and the background needed to quickly evaluate proposed design concepts and perform constructability analyses. His commitment to excellence, integrity and his understanding of the commercial and multi-family construction industry has given him a unique foundation on which to create and sustain a successful company.
Areas of Interest
- Deal Type
- Acquisition, Development, Ground Lease, Loan Purchase, Opportunity Zone, Partner Buyout, Pre-Development, Recapitalization, Refinance, Rehabilitation