WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN? |  "The idea of ownership is what first attracted me to Austin."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "To me, employee-ownership means that I'll have a great retirement!"

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT THE WORK YOU DO? | "Ownership makes all of us take pride in our work, knowing that we can make a direct impact on the bottom line"

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Brendan joined Austin in 2023 as a Project Engineer, determined to exceed safety, quality, and scheduling expectations. On one of Austin's largest projects in the advanced manufacturing sector, his focus is coordination with jobsite and civil contractors while lending his expertise to site-specific tasks.

Brendan's passion for construction began in childhood, sparked by a love for building and creating. "I always loved building things," he recalls. "As a kid, I used to play with Legos and always watched Bob the Builder. Going to school for Mechanical Engineering allowed me to transition to construction very well."

His enthusiasm for the industry is driven by its blend of unique opportunities, and many-sided challenges in need of solving. "Construction allows for jobs to be both technical and managerial at the same time. I enjoy working with people, but also love critical thinking and problem-solving. Construction provides the opportunity to experience all those things," Brendan explained.

Employee-Ownership was a significant draw for Brendan's decision to join Austin. "Employee-Ownership makes company success meaningful and personal to each EO," he said. More than just a culture of ownership, Austin's status as one of the nation's largest and most diverse construction companies provides ample opportunities for professionals at any career stage. Brendan notes that "the size of Austin and the variety it has to offer shows the patterns of a growing company."

‍WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "I love all the people I work with!"

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "For me, employee ownership is about personal responsibility."

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT YOUR WORK? | "I know that my personal efforts contribute to the collective success of the company."

WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN?

“The Employee-Owners I met. You can feel the excitement and passion they had working for Austin by just speaking to them. I loved the energy and wanted to be part of it too.”

IN WHAT WAYS DO YOU THINK EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP ENHANCES THE WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENT?

" We feel valued as an Employee-owner. There’s a higher level of motivation, engagement, and collaboration throughout the organization and committed to the success of every employee-owner involved."

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER AT AUSTIN?

"Be ready to learn and embrace the challenges and opportunities you’ll encounter with the right attitude. We’re one big Austin family and committed to supporting your career success with us."

‍WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "Having great team members and a very close bond gives work a family atmosphere that motivates me to give my best. Our team does a great job of keeping the morale up, we strive to prop up our teammates on their worst days."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "When I worked for a publicly-traded company (whose overseas board focused on finances instead of people), I noticed that competition and turnover increased, and teamwork decreased. It’s the opposite here at AI. I’m thankful for high end, challenging projects, excellent collaboration, feeling appreciated, and being part of a dedicated work family."

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT YOUR WORK? | "I work harder to make the best possible decisions for our brand and our people, because I want to see every job perform well for the good of the team. An ownership culture motivates higher performance, because what benefits the company benefits everyone."

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WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN?

“Austin’s investment into training their employee-owners and building leaders. Austin was new to the central area, and I knew the company was eager to grow with big opportunities for career growth and I wanted to be a part of helping Austin grow people and the company.”

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?

"Being an employee-owner, I feel empowered to contribute to the success of the company and be a leader to the people. I feel like I have a say in the company’s direction and financial future."

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER AT AUSTIN?

"Austin does what is best for your career. Austin trains you in the trade you want to pursue. They focus on promoting leaders from within and with good work ethics and a strong drive to learn the sky is the limit with your career at Austin."

WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO AUSTIN INDUSTRIES? | Austin stood out to me as having a strong Texas presence with an attractive culture of employee-ownership with a family or small company feel.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | The people I work with and the challenges we overcome.

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | It means a commitment to growing and strengthening our company with a vested interest in the longevity of Austin.

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WHAT ATTRACTED YOU TO AUSTIN? | I take value in understanding the "why," and Austin created an environment that I could grow in. Throughout my career at Austin, employee-owners have taken their time to mentor me, guide me, and encourage me to be the best version of myself.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | I love to build buildings, and I enjoy the process! From the tiniest screw on the project to taking a step back and looking at what our team has built. It still amazes me that everyone works together to build a landmark that we can point at and be proud of.

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT WHAT YOU DO? | To me ownership is working hard, taking pride in your work, and taking time to understand the "why." When I am handed any aspect of the project, big or small, I  work hard, take pride in my work, and give it my 110%. I OWN IT!

‍WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "I love the challenges that I have to work through every day and working with a team that I know will always support me through the tough times."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "To me, it means that I have a role in making the company successful and to also teach those around me to keep the Austin traditions going."

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT YOUR WORK? | "It really makes me think about every decision I make because it can have an adverse effect to not only me, but every other employee owner."

WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN? |  "I started out as an intern, and enjoyed the way I was being pushed to grow and develop. Being in an environment with support and a plan in place to grow is what attracted me to Austin."

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "I enjoy that I have the freedom to be creative and run with improvement ideas. There are constant day-to-day challenges that keep work interesting."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "Employee-ownership means that I am a part of a group of people that are all working towards a common goal, to execute profitable work and continue to grow our business."

WHAT DREW YOU TO CONSTRUCTION?

“The comradery and brotherhood seen in the construction industry is like few others. There is also something special about seeing a structure being built up from nothing, or a plant that is running efficiently because of your work that is very fulfilling.”

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?

" Knowing that I am a part of something that reinvests in me in a major way pushed me to go a little further, and reach a little harder. I feel much more invested in my day-to-day tasks."

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER AT AUSTIN?

" The best advice I can give someone is to keep working towards your goals. Austin has plenty of tools, programs and mentors who care about your individual goals. You get out much more than you put in. Investing in yourself, as well as the company pays tangible dividends. The more you succeed the more the company succeeds, and the more the company succeeds, the more you succeed."

WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN? |  "I followed a former co-worker with whom I had a great relationship. She told me I would be a perfect fit for the Human Resources team here at Austin."

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "Helping our people makes me smile. I enjoy the satisfaction of assisting/resolving our employee-owners' issues and concerns."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "At Austin, I really do own it! It’s important to me to contribute to my fellow co-workers’ retirement while helping build for the future."

WHAT DREW YOU TO AUSTIN?

“The first thing that attracted me to Austin were the people I met during the career fair and during my subsequent internships. People with roles and responsibilities that far outweighed showing an intern the basics of this industry, would take an hour or a day out of their week to better my knowledge and understanding, and eventually chances in this industry.”

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU?

"Employee-ownership enhances the workplace environment by fostering a feeling of We Own It. Whether that means we all own that struggling project or we all own that project that was wildly successful is up to each of us daily."

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE CONSIDERING A CAREER AT AUSTIN?

" I would tell someone that if they want to have a career in the construction industry, there’s not a better place to do it than at Austin. Great benefits, great people, exciting groundbreaking projects, I am not sure what more they could want in a career."

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‍WHAT DO YOU ENJOY ABOUT WORKING AT AUSTIN? | "I enjoy the people - both our customer's and Austin's. Our customer's facility is a great place to work and many of the Austin employee-owners have worked here for years, so it's like coming home."

WHAT DOES EMPLOYEE-OWNERSHIP MEAN TO YOU? | "I have always believed in treating my company as if I own it, but with Austin, it's actually true. The better Austin does as a company, the better it can be for me."

HOW DOES OWNERSHIP IMPACT YOUR WORK? | "Really, ownership hasn't impacted my work. My work ethic is the same no matter where I work: I do my best and it will pay off."

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