Since its founding in 1888, Swinerton’s success has been built on a foundation of shared values. As a 100% employee-owned company, its people have a personal stake in the success of everything the company does. With a culture of collaboration, Swinerton works toward a common goal: to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market it serves, proudly leading with integrity, passion, and excellence.
A STRONG CULTURE IS A SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE CULTURE
Swinerton is committed to having a positive impact on its people, the communities in which it works and lives, the environment, and the industry as a whole. A dedication to economic and workforce development, philanthropy, safety, physical and mental health, diversity, and sustainability sets the tone for a strong, productive workforce that attracts, develops, and retains the best talent. Swinerton’s social responsibility efforts create greater connections among its employees and engages its teams in a greater purpose.
• PEOPLE: Swinerton’s long-term success depends on having a diverse group of employees. Its launch of its Equity and Inclusion Council and growing count of Business Resource Groups demonstrates a commitment to this goal. Swinerton also places a heavy emphasis on recruiting to ensure each candidate has an equal opportunity for success. Supporting young professionals through internships, co-ops, and apprenticeships ensures the employment pipeline is continuously filled with top talent. Swinerton’s close partnerships with organizations such as SkillsUSA and the CEA, as well as colleges and universities throughout the country, underpin these recruiting efforts.
Once someone is hired, Swinerton is committed to creating a rewarding experience that is inclusive, supportive, engaging, and respects the lives of its employees outside of work. Swinerton also has several employee development programs to form leaders skilled at hiring and retaining the strongest talent. Swinerton accomplishes this through regular mentoring opportunities at all levels and areas of its business.
• COMMUNITIES: Operating as a responsible partner to small, minority, women-owned, disabled, and veteran-owned business enterprises ensures a cultural richness and a diversity of perspectives that benefits Swinerton’s projects and clients. The company’s partnerships with organizations such as the National Association of Minority Contractors (NAMC) connect Swinerton with minority subcontractors to ensure their inclusion in proposal opportunities.
The Swinerton Foundation, a non-profit 501(c)(3), serves as an extremely impactful cornerstone of Swinerton’s commitment to its communities and charitable organizations. In 2020, Swinerton’s employees volunteered over 6,500 hours of their time to community service projects. Companywide, Swinerton is committed to investing at least 1% of its net income in its communities.
• ENVIRONMENT: Swinerton makes every effort to reduce the environmental impact of its projects and business operations. To make valuable contributions for sustainable building design and construction practices, Swinerton supports internal training and external certification programs for employees. The Swinerton Foundation also engages with numerous environmental initiatives, while the continued development of Swinerton Renewable Energy and Swinerton’s affiliated company Timberlab further the goal of being viewed as a leader in sustainability.
PURSUING PERPETUAL EXCELLENCE
Although the construction industry is rife with unpredictability, a great company will be able to overcome any challenges or changes that come. Given Swinerton’s 130+ year track record of business innovation and adaptation to the world around us, its teams continue to demonstrate that they are prepared to handle these challenges. This was most recently evidenced by Swinerton’s quick and thorough response to the global pandemic and the ability to maintain safe and effective building operations throughout.
Swinerton’s people and its culture continue to be the competitive advantage that drives Swinerton’s success and makes it consistently one of the best places to work. Its employees are united and driven by a collective identity of ownership, leadership, passion, curiosity, integrity, and excellence in a quest to be the preferred builder and trusted partner in every market served. If this culture continues to be nurtured properly, it will drive Swinerton’s success for the next 100 years.
“I believe the Swinerton culture is based on always acting in the best interests of your employee owner partners,” said Eric Foster, CEO of Swinerton. “The team is more important than the individual. Acting in the best interest of your employee owner partners includes thrilling your clients, supporting, and listening to your teammates and doing good for your family, community and environment.”
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