Julie Caldwell
EVP, Human Resources | Jacobsen Construction
Julie Caldwell has positioned human resources as a competitive advantage in an industry where relationships and workforce quality determine success. Her comprehensive approach has elevated Jacobsen Construction’s organizational culture while addressing the unique challenges of the construction sector with remarkable insight and empathy.
“Julie knows our future success depends on the abilities of our people and is currently challenging Jacobsen to elevate our people development practices to meet our future strategic initiatives,” says Gary Ellis, president and CEO of Jacobsen Construction. This forward-thinking mindset has positioned the company to thrive in an increasingly competitive market.
Julie’s talent management strategy combines technological innovation with improved employee support. She has integrated advanced technologies into Jacobsen’s hiring processes to improve efficiency while simultaneously expanding employee access to mental health resources without significantly increasing costs. Her data-driven approach to workforce planning enables strategic decision-making about hiring patterns and business growth opportunities, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition and organizational objectives.
Julie invests in programs like the “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” training, which supports every aspect of an employee by addressing professional capabilities and personal growth areas, including financial literacy, physical fitness and emotional regulation. This comprehensive development approach creates value for employees both at work and in their personal lives.
Her methodical “rolling project” planning approach enables her to coordinate multiple human resources initiatives simultaneously while building bridges between departments. This cross-functional collaboration strengthens institutional knowledge and ensures human resources serves as a strategic partner throughout the organization. Through regular workplace surveys with high participation rates, she maintains a precise understanding of employee sentiment, allowing for agile adaptation to workforce needs.
Through Julie’s visionary leadership, Jacobsen Construction has cultivated a workforce that combines technical excellence with personal fulfillment.
