Culture

We are proud to boast a unique workplace where all employees can thrive

Values & Mission

Since our founding in 1888, Swinerton’s success has been built on a foundation of shared values. With a culture of collaboration, we work toward a common purpose: to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market we serve, proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.

100% Employee-Owned

As an employee-owned company, our people have a personal interest and stake in the success of every project. With our collaborative and strong culture, employees can build and shape their own careers at every stage of their lives.

“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.

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.