Nielsen Builders, Inc.
Jean Hieber has over 30 years of work experience in the construction industry. Jean started their career as a Manager at Gerrity Building in 1986 and worked there until 1992. In 1992, Jean joined Nielsen Builders, Inc. where they held various roles, including Director of Human Resources and currently serves as the Vice President of Human Resources.
Jean Hieber has a degree in Management & Organizational Development from Eastern Mennonite University. Additionally, they earned an Associate of Science degree from Northern Essex Community College between 1984 and 1986. Jean also holds several certifications: they obtained the SHRM-CP certification from the Society for Human Resources Management in 2015, and they earned the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification from HRCI in 1999.
Nielsen Builders, Inc.
Nielsen Builders has a long history of commercial construction throughout Virginia. For over 100 years, founder Joseph Nielsen and his successors have taken great pride in creating stunning structures. Today we are 100% Employee-Owned. Joseph Nielsen founded J. Nielsen & Co. in 1908. In 1917, he moved to Harrisonburg from Leesburg. In 1924, Mr. Nielsen acquired the Harrisonburg building firm W.M. Bucher and Son, and renamed his company Nielsen Construction Company. The company was incorporated in 1951. Other significant milestones include becoming Nielsen Builders in 1996, opening an office in Charlottesville in 2003 and changing ownership to an ESOP in 2008. Employing over 80 people, the company generates more than one hundred million dollars of project revenue each year. The company offers a broad range of project delivery systems from program management, construction management, and general contracting to design-build, and consulting services. Clients include schools and universities, hospitals, and long term care facilities. Nielsen is recognized as a leader in the construction industry because of its innovative construction techniques and product development. Commitment to quality assurance is based on responsible craftsmanship, leadership, innovation, safety awareness, and employee satisfaction. Nielsen is dedicated to always delivering the best by guaranteeing a total quality product to every client.