Nielsen Builders, Inc.
Mitchell Leap has extensive experience in both construction estimation and sports officiating. Since July 2015, Mitchell has served as an Estimator at Nielsen Builders, Inc. and has been actively involved as a referee for college soccer and basketball with the NCAA since August 2013. Additional refereeing roles include long-standing positions with the Shenandoah Basketball Officials Association and the Shenandoah Soccer Officials Association, dating back to 2010 and 2009, respectively. Prior to these roles, Mitchell worked as a Substitute Teacher at Rockingham County Schools from January 2013 to May 2015, covering various elementary schools. Educationally, Mitchell holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education from Eastern Mennonite University, earned in 2012.
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.