Diversity and Inclusion

A successful inclusion process for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses starts before bid documents are released. Our proactive approach focuses on relationship building, mentoring, and training for long-term contractor success and to increase the overall quality of contractors within our industry.

• Are you a certified M/W/V/DBE?

  Register here to see upcoming and current opportunities.

   

  Or contact our diversity coordinator, Andrew Huehls at ahuehls@skillman.com

• Diversity & Mentoring Program Includes

  • Matching resources with opportunities to find the best fit for mentoring opportunities
  • Meeting with contractors to access long term goals and strategies for success
  • Training modules that review a number of industry topics including:

  – Client development
  – Balance sheet assessment and cash management
  – Safety training
  – Insurance and bonding
  – Best HR practices for the construction industry
  – Project closeout and documentation
  – Bid assistance
  – Understanding owner contracts and front ends