engineer

senior engineer

field coordinator

project engineer

project manager

Holder Construction

I worked for Holder for a short time but saw enough to get an idea of the atmosphere and people employed there. I was thrown into a team with no training or introduction on what I would be doing and expected to stay late and work every weekend to catch up with no direction. 

The people here are only interested in getting ahead of the person next to them. Most of the new recruits are straight from college with no experience and will put up with the berating thats dished out every day. The mid-level managers are mostly young hayseeds that think they are special. Everyone from the field hated this company. All the subcontractors hated them too. Infact, everyone I met in management at Holder had a smug attitude and a power trip. Even the lady who passed out PPE held a power trip over handing out eye protection...are you kidding me? 

The tension is very high in the office. I had 5 different bosses who changed the schedule every hour it seemed like and they basically didnt know what they were doing. I am very qualified to do their jobs but was treated less than. I had a full blown argument about job titles because I said I was an assistant superintendent. At every other company thats what my title would be. Does it really matter? There no sense of working together. Its very militant and hostile. I hate to use the word brainwashing but most of these people are there because upper management groomed them from an early age and promised advancement within the company if they take enough trash from the wannabe cowboys. 

My take on this company is that you will get good experience using modern technology and big projects but at a huge cost to your personal well being. If you can stand having 5 bosses lurking around and fellow colleagues trying to make you look bad instead of working together by all means sign the contract. And get ready to put in 60-70 hours a week.

Once you get to know people it is a fun environment and we went out and did things as a team. Only downside to the people is they tended to get big-headed and arrogant, probably due to being put in a place of power at such a young age. It was difficult to be around at times. I experienced a lot of unnecessary drama in the workplace. Even managers were sort of immature and played favorites. Very long hours during peak construction. Good luck having a life or friends outside of work. Lots and lots of paperwork. Holder expects you to be a sort of jack of all trades instead of letting you focus on what you’re interested in and are good at. I will say I learned a lot about construction and saw a lot of growth in myself. Cool to be part of a team and take part in big name projects building massive-scale data centers. But not sustainable for very long. If you are on the operations side, you will be moving around the country a lot. Be prepared to get a call any time saying you’re moving across the country the following week. 

Interning with Holder Construction has been an incredibly rewarding experience, exceeding all my expectations. From day one, I was welcomed into a supportive and dynamic environment where learning was not just encouraged but prioritized. The team at Holder fosters a culture of collaboration and growth, providing me with ample opportunities to expand my skills and knowledge in the construction industry.

One of the standout aspects of my internship was the level of hands-on experience I gained. Rather than being relegated to menial tasks, I was entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that allowed me to contribute to real projects. This hands-on approach not only accelerated my learning but also instilled in me a sense of confidence in my abilities.

The mentorship I received at Holder was invaluable. Senior team members were always available to offer guidance, share insights, and provide constructive feedback. Their mentorship not only enhanced my technical skills but also helped me develop important soft skills such as communication, problem-solving, and time management.



I work in a team-based environment but with the flexibility to work independently as well.  I came into this job 3 years ago with no commercial construction experience, so I have learned so much & continue to learn something new every single day.  We constantly are offered training classes to expand our knowledge.  Management treats everyone equally...with enormous amount of respect and interest in you as an individual.  My co-workers are kind, intelligent, professional and work together towards a common goal.  The hardest part of the job was the first two weeks, but after that & after being sent to training at the corporate office, it has been both challenging and uplifting.  The most enjoyable part of this job is the people...I actually love what I do & look forward to my workday EVERY DAY.  Holder Construction Company is a top notch, Class A organization!

A typical would be is we come to work at 6:00am in the morning and work to 2:30pm in the afternoon. I have learned to understand how the construction industry works of doing different activities during the day on the job site. To understand how the OSHA standards of being a general contractor on the job site and to bring to school for my major and show to my classes. I get to work with people that are from different countries and work with women as well despite your race, religion, where you come from, your gender, or what your strengths and weaknesses are. It always about getting the job done and working together as a team. The hardest part of the job was to care materials with forklift where things belong up on the roof of the data center. The most enjoyable part about of the job was building a deck for my manager to go in and out of his office.

Being at Holder for a short period of time, I have to say that I enjoy every minute of it. Do I have much experience? Maybe not. But I will say that ever since I started there has been an abundance of kindness. Associates are very hard-working and good at making you feel comfortable doing things out of your comfort zone. The internal communication within the company is very prioritized and schedule- based. Beautiful office with plenty of working areas.

My day started out with grading and forming the piles then once that is done we rebbar the pile caps then pouring concrete and and do the finishing to get ready to set the columns for rebbaring and then pour the columns. I did all the pile cutting to get them ready for the rebar cage to get put in place. I did basic labor work on the job site from putting tarps down fencing the perimitter then we prepared the floors for pouring did what ever maintenance needed on the eqiupment has needed. Has the building was going up i was move up to foreman overseeing all the temps on various projects that we create on the job site responsible for time keeping and staging the concrete trucks for pouring all columns and just basic house keeping  on the job site and keeping safety on the job site which comes first before anything.

1. Typical day is 8am-6pm for office roles
2. Mgmt depends on the department. Some are great, some are more corporate.
3. Work culture puts on a good front, but falls short when there are challenges. They call each other family and act supportive while things are going well but cannot deliver clear instructions or support when there are any issues. Lots of blaming when mistakes are made. Feedback can be blind-siding and harsh. When someone leaves or is let go, no one cares about the culture anymore. They are totally corporate at that point. Not family anymore. 
4. Support being treated secondary to operations rather than teammates.
5. There are good people here and exciting projects.

This job made it fairly easy to get trained with their software's and process of billing , etc.
They have a company portal where you can search anything related to your field of work.  They have step by step videos, pictures, description in how to get mostly everything done.  The process and it makes it easier since you can always use that in case you have forgotten or don't know how to use or do a certain billing , etc. If questions are not answered corporate will help out and is quick to respond in a friendly manner.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The two project superintendents.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Tight schedule and inexperienced personnel.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Very good. Very professional, thorough, as well appreciated when deserved.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive @ 6am. Meet with crew foremen, 3, and address expected results for the day. Then oversee all work being performed. Afternoon meetings. Evening time is planning time for the next day.

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