Level 3 Construction, Inc. is a San Diego-based general contractor trusted by leading developers, global hospitality brands, real estate investors, architects, and community partners to bring their visions to life. We specialize in the ground-up construction and renovation of multifamily housing, hotels, mixed-use developments, affordable/workforce housing, office spaces, senior living, restaurants, and student housing.
Under the leadership of Founder Ian Mahon, our in-house trades team brings technical expertise, budget discipline, and design fluency to every project, ensuring construction excellence and predictability. By taking a hands-on, collaborative approach, we combine efficiency, exceptional quality, and attention to detail to create spaces that inspire and communities that thrive.
Level 3 Construction is known for delivering affordable and workforce housing communities that are architecturally stunning, built to last, and indistinguishable in quality from market-rate developments. We are passionate about creating homes and vibrant communities that support essential workers, families, and individuals who are the backbone of our region. By working seamlessly with both public and private partners, we ensure that the projects we’re awarded are completed on schedule and with a level of quality that fosters long-term community pride.
In addition to affordable housing, we bring decades of proven success in hospitality renovation and restoration. Here in San Diego and other nearby counties, we also build multifamily projects, mixed-use developments and hotels from the ground up.
Affordable housing generally refers to residences where households spend no more than 30 percent of their gross income on total housing costs, including utilities. Total household income dictates eligibility, and requirements vary based on an area’s median income. In qualifying applicants, preference may be given to residents who work in a particular city or have a family member with a disability. The goal of affordable housing is to help families live with financial stability while remaining in the neighborhoods they know and love.
Workforce housing is designed for people who earn too much to qualify for traditional subsidized housing yet still face challenges paying high market rents. This may include teachers, healthcare workers, first responders, and other essential members of a local workforce. These homes are strategically located, well-built, and designed to match the look and feel of market-rate developments. Again, the goal is to support the people who keep our communities thriving.
By understanding and addressing the unique needs of both segments, we build housing that not only meets financial requirements but also elevates neighborhoods with attractive, well-constructed, and community-focused developments.
South River Village – Oceanside
A 43-unit affordable housing community, exquisitely designed and expertly crafted to look and feel as refined as a market-rate apartment building. From a developer perspective, this project is unique in that it is the City of Oceanside’s first off-site affordable housing community, fulfilling the inclusionary housing requirements for North River Farms, a nearby market-rate development of 395 homes by Lennar.
La Costa Family Apartments – Carlsbad
Construction is underway at this 19-unit community, which sits adjacent to 76 high-end condominiums being built by Woodside Homes. La Costa Family Apartments is conveniently located near the intersection of Rancho Santa Fe Road and La Costa Avenue offering residents access to shopping, entertainment, and public transportation. We expect to complete this project in the summer of 2026.
These two communities demonstrate our ability to collaborate seamlessly with both public and private partners, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and exceed expectations. Regarding our work on South River Village, Bob Cummings, president of San Diego-based MirKa Investments, LLC – the developer of the aforementioned projects – wrote:
“Level 3 was always looking to accelerate the schedule at the request of ownership, and they delivered earlier than expected.”
And in his remarks at the recent grand opening of South River Village, he said:
Level 3 is “my favorite GC to work with so far.”
We’ve earned our reputation as a trusted builder of affordable and workforce housing by pairing construction know-how with proven public-private partnership experience. Our leadership team brings 60 years of combined expertise in ground-up construction, renovation, adaptive reuse, and conversion. From multifamily and mixed-use to hotels and senior, student, and affordable/workforce housing, our portfolio reflects the breadth of our capabilities.
We understand funding, compliance, and stakeholder coordination inside and out. Affordable and workforce housing projects often introduce additional complexity, including the use of government tax credits and layered funding sources. Meeting these requirements demands careful attention to regulatory compliance, reporting obligations, and coordination with multiple stakeholders. Our expertise ensures projects stay on track financially while delivering high-quality housing that serves the community.
When working with developers, we prioritize design that complements the surrounding neighborhood while achieving a level of excellence on par with – or exceeding – nearby market-rate housing. Our projects are functional while also being architecturally striking, thoughtfully detailed, and carefully proportioned to blend seamlessly with the existing community fabric. By balancing functionality with aesthetics, we create housing that residents are proud to call home and that enhances the overall streetscape.
Our culture of values builds quality relationships for quality projects. From our project managers and superintendents to our tradespeople and office staff, our diverse and talented team prioritizes clear communication, integrity, and transparency. We pay attention to the details because they matter, and we’re responsive to our clients’ calls and questions. It’s for these reasons that our clients, from developers and architects to nonprofits and hotel owners/hospitality management companies, entrust us with their projects again and again.
Partner with Level 3 Construction, San Diego’s trusted commercial general contractor, to build beautifully crafted, value-forward affordable and workforce housing projects. Together, we can create homes that uplift communities, instill confidence, inspire positive change, and deliver lasting impact.
Contact us today to learn what it will take to build the project you envision both efficiently and cost-effectively.
