Sundt Construction

This #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, discover what you can gain out of a career in the trades. Sundt's programs utilize NCCER’s nationally recognized curriculum for all training programs, ensuring you're equipped with the right knowledge and tools to level up your career. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3zgMUIZ. #SkilledWorkforce #NAW2024

At Sundt, we invest in you with award-winning apprenticeship programs. Once a quarter, our apprentices spend a week, fully-paid, off-site at Sundt's Center for Craft Excellence, developing their skills and learning from our seasoned instructors. From foundational knowledge to real-world experience, our apprentices are shaping their future in the skilled trades. Interested? Learn more: https://bit.ly/42Tyxov #NAW2024 #NationalApprenticeshipWeek #SkilledWorkforce

In honor of #NationalApprenticeshipWeek, meet our incredible Craft Workforce Development team! Our team works tirelessly to ensure Sundt apprentices receive top-notch training, supporting students from day one of their program all the way through graduation and beyond. From left to right: 👷 Doreen Wicks- Craft Training Coordinator- Doreen supports our apprentices through every step of their journey. She began her career with Sundt in the spring of 1984 as a secretary, advancing through more roles within the Building Group. She left Sundt to raise her son and daughter, but later returned to join our Craft Workforce Development team. In total, she’s worked for Sundt for 25 years. 👷♂️ Patrick McCarron- Craft Training Instructor- Patrick has been a Sundt employee-owner since 2017. He started as a carpenter and spent 18 years in the field. Now, Patrick teaches our carpentry apprenticeship program, lending his talents to developing Sundt's tradespeople and advancing their careers. 👷♂️ Josue Ponce, CWI, CM-Lean- Craft Training Manager- overseeing our program is Josue Ponce. He began his career journey as a pipefitter apprentice and journeyman/welder. In his 27 years in the industry, he’s held roles such as general foreman, superintendent, quality manager and craft instructor. We're lucky to have an industry veteran leading the charge! 👷♂️ Odin Bartlett- Craft Training Instructor- Odin is a graduate of Central Arizona College (CAC) and got his start with welding at a young age. It was through work study and serving as a teacher’s aide at CAC that he found a passion for teaching. Odin held a full-time adjunct teaching position at CAC for three years, and brought that expertise to Sundt as our pipefitter apprentice instructor. 👷 Gisel Olivas Villela- Craft Training Coordinator- Gisel has been with Sundt for just over two years, and will soon join Josue's team as a craft training coordinator. She will help our apprentices find their way, supporting them throughout their apprentice journey. 👷♂️ James Busch- Craft Pipeline Manager- James plays a vital role in advancing career opportunities for our employee-owners by designing and implementing apprenticeship and workforce development programs across all of our regions. Before coming to Sundt, James served in the United States Army for five years. He was the director of skilled trades at Central Arizona College (CAC) and a senior workforce development manager for NCCER. 👷♂️ Earl Sperry (not pictured)- Senior Talent Development Specialist- Earl has been with Sundt for over 10 years. He began his career as a laborer, working his way up to pipe layer, then lead pipe layer, operator and foreman. He left the field to dedicate his time to training Sundt's heavy equipment operators, helping them excel in their craft. #NAW2024 #SkilledWorkforce

Our commitment to excellence goes beyond the projects we build—it’s rooted in our purpose and driven by our core values. From award-winning safety programs to community partnerships and best-in-class benefits, we’re proud to share Sundt's 2024 Corporate Social Responsibility Report. Discover how Sundt is driving prosperity for our clients, communities and employee-owners. https://bit.ly/48UF3yB

We're proud to rank #4 in the Sewer and Waste category and #3 in Wastewater Treatment in ENR's 2024 Top 400 Contractors Rankings. Since 1950, Sundt has been a trusted builder for wastewater treatment—our first plant even incorporated non-potable irrigation reuse. Today, we remain at the forefront of treatment technologies, delivering advanced water treatment facilities for direct and indirect potable reuse and zero liquid discharge (ZLD). Our collaborative approach to project delivery is based on meeting client needs paired with our expertise in advanced technologies. #SundtSkill

We were honored to be recognized as ENR Southwest's Contractor of the Year! Our team attended the Regional Best Projects Awards Luncheon, where we were excited to accept that award and a Best Project award for our KAPBCS Training Center. Learn more about Sundt's work in the Southwest: https://bit.ly/40PxWoZ

The Sundt Foundation recently donated $40,000 in disaster relief grants to the American Red Cross to support hurricane recovery efforts across the Southeast. “Since 1999, the Sundt Foundation has been about stepping up when it’s needed most,” said Emily Dwosh, Community Relations Manager and Sundt Foundation Executive Director. “The recent Hurricanes Helene and Milton have impacted many – including our employee-owners, their families and the communities in the Southeast. Our hearts go out to everyone affected.” https://bit.ly/4etRAu8

We're excited to announce that the Salt Lake City Water Reclamation Facility project—led by the Sundt Construction/PCL joint venture—has successfully surpassed 1.5 million work hours! This achievement is a testament to the power of collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence. Congratulations, team!

We're thrilled to announce that Sundt was recognized as #11 on the Phoenix Business Journal's list of corporate philanthropists. We also had the honor to be a finalist for their Innovative Philanthropic Company award. Huge shoutout to our employee-owners who make it all happen with their passion for giving back and making a difference in their communities. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4dOf39z #SundtService

Thanks for hanging out with us at Arizona Construction Career Days! We loved exploring the trades and chatting with students about what a career in the industry looks like. Learn more about a career with Sundt: https://bit.ly/37XMMB4