Culture

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are invested in the success of our projects and our clients.

Ownership & collaboration

Every Swinerton team member is an employee-owner, which builds a unique pride and an unmistakable
drive in our people. Ownership, along with our other core values, forms the foundation of our exemplary people-first culture and is the thread that unites our teams and offices across the country.

From our interns learning the ropes, to our talented professionals in the office and the field, to our seasoned leaders driving the company forward, each of us strives to build quality environments and deliver an exceptional experience for our clients.

Building Better Leaders

Laying the groundwork for success starts with training the right skills, offering opportunities for growth, establishing a strong baseline for productivity, and focusing on quality. To help our employees reach their potential, Swinerton employs expert professionals to support our field and administrative talent.
These professionals provide advocacy and support through guidance, resources, and targeted professional development opportunities for all employees, from the office to the field.

“My path to joining Swinerton was based upon seeing impressive, complex projects being built with speed and efficiency, which can only be the product of great teamwork. In a very demanding industry, the people we build with are what make the difference.”

Superintendent

“This company is my home away from home. Whenever I am struggling with something, it does not go unnoticed. I can count on my fellow coworkers and upper management to take notice and to approach me about the subject to make sure I am okay and happy with my job.”

Project Engineer

“Swinerton not only builds exceptional projects, we build exceptional people as well. Through transparent management and an open-door policy; ideas, innovation and personal growth are quickly realized.”

Field Operations Manager

“This company is very unique in the way that it welcomes so much diversity. It is a breath of fresh air to see that so many women can be in such high positions and very well respected. Swinerton practices what it preaches.”

Project Manager

“As an employee-owned organization our people are our greatest assets. Being able to truly rely on one another across the organization is a simple but unique aspect that Swinerton maintains.”

Regional Manager

Millennials

As more and more millennials come to shape the American workforce, Swinerton is particularly proud to be the #11 Best Workplace For Millennials, and the only general contractor to make the Top 100 list.

Diversity

We are committed to making strides to create a diverse and inclusive organization where everyone can thrive, regardless of age, gender, race, or sexual identity. As a result, Swinerton was honored to be included as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces for Diversity for the first time in 2019. Learn More About Diversity and Inclusion at Swinerton.

To Retire From

When an employee retires from Swinerton, they don’t leave our family—they graduate as a proud alum. With strong financial support for our employees and their families, Swinerton is nationally recognized as one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces to Retire From.

Women in Construction

With a strong support system and room for career growth, Swinerton is proud to not only have women in leadership roles all across the nation, but also to provide opportunities for women to shake up our business and help the industry make progress.

Craft

Our craft employees are our most valuable resource, so investing in them is a top priority. As one of the nation’s largest contractors, we offer craft employees more than just a strong paycheck — we offer mobility, training, and opportunity for career advancement.

National Presence

With opportunities from Hawaii to Atlanta and Seattle to San Diego, our teams operate all over the United States. We work on the most exciting projects in a wide range of markets, which provides our employees opportunites for advancement wherever they hope to go.