Commitment to Excellence
Peter Kiewit once said, “The amount of work that anyone can do is limited; the results he or she may achieve by selecting individuals of ability and energizing them is almost unlimited.”
Kiewit is successful because our people have the ability and desire to build exciting and challenging projects. Kiewit people possess a drive to excel and a willingness to take on new and unique responsibilities. We have initiative. We explore innovative ideas. We seek better solutions. We are enthusiastic, hardworking and committed to quality and excellence.
As an employee-owned company, our company's assets are managed by those closest to the work. Long-term strategies are formulated by managers who grew up in the business. Most of our executives are long-time Kiewit employees who started as project engineers, superintendents and foremen. At Kiewit, employees are promoted to levels of greater responsibility on the basis of their demonstrated ability. This led Forbes magazine in 1983 to describe Kiewit as “the ultimate meritocracy.”
After our people, our reputation is our most important asset. As one of FORTUNE's Most Admired Companies, we know a reputation for honesty and integrity is essential to our business. We conduct our business in a manner that earns us the respect and goodwill of those around us. Doing good work, completing it on time, and dealing fairly and honestly with everyone involved are essential to maintain our excellent reputation in the industry.
Safety has been a core value and a part of our culture for decades. Kiewit is committed to the highest standards of safety performance possible consistent with sound construction practices. An organized and effective safety program is developed for each location. We recognize the achievements of those who directly supervise projects with outstanding safety records. Providing a safe work environment is a priority and adherence to safety policies is a condition of employment.