About
Culture & Values
At Shook, our culture is driven by a shared commitment to our Mission, To Dramatically Improve the Communities We Serve, and brought to life through our Core Values – Passionate, Authentic, Curious, and Empowering. Together, these values form P.A.C.E., a reminder of how we approach every task and interaction: adjusting our energy, mindset, and leadership style to match the pace of the work while staying true to who we are.
We bring passion to our projects and the communities we serve, act with authenticity in every relationship, stay curious to find solutions and learn from each other, and empower one another to grow and succeed. These values shape a culture where our people and clients feel supported, engaged, and proud of the impact we create – one that meaningfully enhances the world around us.
Our Core Values
Passionate
We Serve With Purpose.
At Shook, we care for one another, and value family, community, and wellness equally with our work. Our teammates inspire winning attitudes with optimism and enthusiasm to find the joy in their daily tasks. Together, we relentlessly pursue excellence to drive meaningful impact — for our teammates, our clients, and our communities. The work we do matters to produce clean water, create learning environments, create healing environments, and make “Made in the USA” a reality. This purpose creates rich and fulfilling lives for our people, and in turn, our communities.
Why it matters to our clients:
Our team is eager to build their project, deeply cares about the safety of everyone on-site, and delivers a quality product to ensure a meaningful, lasting impact.
Authentic
We Are Open and Honest.
Our teammates are intentional about the way we interact with others. Through sincere, timely, and direct communication, we build trust and hold each other accountable. We do not shy away from engaging in difficult conversations, but approach them with courage, care, and empathy. We radiate confidence in ourselves and our work product, but remain humble and self-aware. Our courage to both do the right thing and share vulnerability, paired with taking ownership of our own behavior, creates lasting relationships built on trust.
Why it matters to our clients:
Our teams hold themselves accountable for their actions, and communicate openly and honestly throughout the project. When at-risk behaviors are identified, they take action and initiate coaching conversations with the necessary parties for continuous improvement.
Curious
We Ask, Listen, and Learn.
We stay hungry — to learn, grow, and improve. Our people are curious, consistently asking questions and actively listening until they understand the root of the question or issue. Each of our teammates contributes a unique voice; we encourage diversity of thought and new ideas to spark innovation and continuously improve. By embracing challenges and change as opportunities, we fuel our culture of learning.
Why it matters to our clients:
Our teams continually seek to understand our clients’ needs. We solve challenges quickly by asking questions, gathering feedback, and seeking different viewpoints to provide innovative solutions.
Empowering
We Unlock Potential.
At Shook, we see the potential in our people and invest in their development to create leaders at all levels. By equipping our teammates with the resources to be successful while allowing them the autonomy to make decisions and work through their tasks, we provide ample opportunities to learn and grow. We mentor through successes and trials alike to develop resilient leaders, and encourage bold actions to support growth.
Why it matters to our clients:
Our teammates at all levels are empowered to make the best decision for their respective craft, allowing the schedule to continually move forward. Additionally, everyone on-site is empowered to speak up or stop work when they identify a potential risk.
"Our culture is very supportive and always evolving. We are a company that doesn’t just say we care; we work hard to show it. Shook makes an effort to ensure every person in the company knows they are appreciated, that their feedback matters, and that leadership wants to engage with team members at all levels. One of the things that stands out most is the level of support and respect across the organization. I know I can reach out to anyone, in any department or at any level, and I will be treated with respect and receive the assistance I need. That kind of accessibility and collaboration creates a culture where people feel valued and supported."
Rachel H., Safety Program Manager
"Our values are what make Shook such a great place to work, and they’re much more than words on a wall. They truly mean something to us, and we take them to heart, striving to live them, both professionally and personally. We have a team-first mentality and a winning attitude, and you can feel that throughout the company."
Nate R., Senior Project Engineer
“The people are what make Shook special. Since I started as a Co-Op, I’d call the people here more friends than co-workers. The work becomes more enjoyable when you're surrounded by friends, and it becomes easier when everyone shares the same mindset to perform at their best."
Regi R., Project Superintendent
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