Inspiring and impressing our clients begins with a smart and healthy team.
In other words, good people working hard together to deliver results. At Skender, we encourage our team to bring their whole selves to work, to think big, to ask tough questions and to never stop learning. There’s a feeling you get when you walk in the door–it’s dynamic, high-energy and fun.
Recent Awards
An award-winning builder, we’ve been honored with dozens of national and regional accolades for our projects, people and performance. Below are just a few.
- National Association for Business Resources (12x since 2008)
- Crain’s Chicago Business (9x since 2013)
- Daily Herald Business Ledger (10x since 2009)
- National Association for Business Resources (12x since 2008)
- Crain’s Chicago Business (9x since 2013)
- Daily Herald Business Ledger (10x since 2009)
- Community Reinvestment Project of the Year, 2024 – CoreNet (Greater Chicago Food Depository)
- Project of the Year, 2024 – Indiana Subcontractors Association (Kainos)
- Large Project of the Year, 2023 – CoreNet (Salesforce)
- Science Project of the Year, 2023 – REJournals (Hazel Technologies)
- Redevelopment of the Year, 2022 – Chicago CRE Awards (1100 W Fulton)
- Preservation Excellence Award, 2022 – Landmarks Illinois (Maywood Supportive Living)
- Interior Project of the Year, 2022 – Chicago Building Congress (Walgreens Tech Center)
- Build-to-Suit of the Year Finalist, 2020 – Chicago CRE Awards (Esperanza Health Center)
- Preservation Excellence Award, 2018 – Landmarks Illinois (Elgin Tower)
- Sustainable Leadership Award, 2016 – CoreNet (Google)
- Midwest Best Project of the Year, 2014 – ENR (Motorola Mobility HQ)
- Project of the Year, 2014 – CoreNet (Motorola Mobility HQ)
- Special Achievement of the Year, 2013 – Chicago CRE Awards (1871)
- Community Reinvestment Project of the Year, 2024 – CoreNet (Greater Chicago Food Depository)
- Project of the Year, 2024 – Indiana Subcontractors Association (Kainos)
- Large Project of the Year, 2023 – CoreNet (Salesforce)
- Science Project of the Year, 2023 – REJournals (Hazel Technologies)
- Redevelopment of the Year, 2022 – Chicago CRE Awards (1100 W Fulton)
- Preservation Excellence Award, 2022 – Landmarks Illinois (Maywood Supportive Living)
- Interior Project of the Year, 2022 – Chicago Building Congress (Walgreens Tech Center)
- Build-to-Suit of the Year Finalist, 2020 – Chicago CRE Awards (Esperanza Health Center)
- Preservation Excellence Award, 2018 – Landmarks Illinois (Elgin Tower)
- Sustainable Leadership Award, 2016 – CoreNet (Google)
- Midwest Best Project of the Year, 2014 – ENR (Motorola Mobility HQ)
- Project of the Year, 2014 – CoreNet (Motorola Mobility HQ)
- Special Achievement of the Year, 2013 – Chicago CRE Awards (1871)
- Interior Contractor of the Year Winner – Chicago CRE Awards (2024, 2022, 2018, 2016, 2015)
- General Contractor of the Year Winner – REJournals Awards (2024, 2023, 2022)
- General Contractor of the Year Winner – Construction Financial Management Assoc. (2025)
- General Contractor of the Year Finalist – Indiana Subcontractors Association (2025, 2024)
- Interior Contractor of the Year Finalist – Chicago CRE Awards (2025, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019)
- Most Innovative Companies in the World – Fast Company (2019)
- Community Service Award – Loyola University
- Disruptor Award – BuiltWorlds (2019)
- Safety Award – Great Lakes Construction Association (2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016)
- Safety Award – Raffles Insurance (2014)
- Safety Award – Lake County Contractors Association (2013)
- Contractor of the Year – Coalition for United Community Action (2008)
- Interior Contractor of the Year Winner – Chicago CRE Awards (2024, 2022, 2018, 2016, 2015)
- General Contractor of the Year Winner – REJournals Awards (2024, 2023, 2022)
- General Contractor of the Year Winner – Construction Financial Management Assoc. (2025)
- General Contractor of the Year Finalist – Indiana Subcontractors Association (2025, 2024)
- Interior Contractor of the Year Finalist – Chicago CRE Awards (2025, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019)
- Most Innovative Companies in the World – Fast Company (2019)
- Community Service Award – Loyola University
- Disruptor Award – BuiltWorlds (2019)
- Safety Award – Great Lakes Construction Association (2023, 2022, 2018, 2017, 2016)
- Safety Award – Raffles Insurance (2014)
- Safety Award – Lake County Contractors Association (2013)
- Contractor of the Year – Coalition for United Community Action (2008)
- Top US Building Contractors – BDC Giants 300
- ENR 400 Largest US Contractors
- Crain’s Largest Privately Held Companies
- Crain’s Largest Contractors
- Crain’s Fast 50 Companies
- Midwest Construction – Top Contractor
- Midwest Real Estate News – Best of the Best
- Top US Building Contractors – BDC Giants 300
- ENR 400 Largest US Contractors
- Crain’s Largest Privately Held Companies
- Crain’s Largest Contractors
- Crain’s Fast 50 Companies
- Midwest Construction – Top Contractor
- Midwest Real Estate News – Best of the Best
Our Core Values
Driving everything we do.
Proactive
Proactive
In our workplace, drive, self-motivation and hard work are predictors of success. Positive energy toward the completion of goals, creating a high-performing team atmosphere and peer accountability embody our proactive approach.
In our workplace, drive, self-motivation and hard work are predictors of success. Positive energy toward the completion of goals, creating a high-performing team atmosphere and peer accountability embody our proactive approach.
Refreshing
Refreshing
Credit is shared, and team success is valued over self. Success is defined collectively rather than individually. We build confidence and we stay humble.
Credit is shared, and team success is valued over self. Success is defined collectively rather than individually. We build confidence and we stay humble.
True Partner
True Partner
Common sense prevails with clients, trade partners and peers working together. We ask good questions, think collaboratively, listen and stay engaged. The art of being people-smart shows good judgment and intuition around group dynamics.
Common sense prevails with clients, trade partners and peers working together. We ask good questions, think collaboratively, listen and stay engaged. The art of being people-smart shows good judgment and intuition around group dynamics.
Holistic benefits for whole people.
We’re committed to providing our team members with the tools and training they need to grow in their careers–and with the benefits that empower them to thrive as people. Below are just some of the benefits we offer.
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Annual Health Savings Account (HSA) Contribution
Disability & Life Insurance
401k Matching
Dependent Care FSA
Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Vacation & Sick Time
Workplace Flexibility
Gym Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Industry-Leading Compensation
Bonus Program
Anniversary Gifts
Volunteer Events
Charitable Gift Matching
New Hire Mentorship Program
