The F.O.G. Seminar is held annually for all new Hensel Phelps salaried employees. It is designed to familiarize them with the company's operations and philosophies. During this three-day seminar, employees are exposed to all aspects of a successful operation, from field and office engineering to project scheduling.
Training
Administrative Training
As an industry leader, Hensel Phelps Construction Co. continually provides specialized training to its employees. Through this training, we are able to provide our employees with the latest in technical information and management systems.
F.O.G. Seminar (Field and Office Guide)
Project and Office Engineer Seminars
Hensel Phelps offers detailed seminars designed specifically for Project and Office Engineers. Topics include processing submittals, the shop drawing review process, procurement of materials, processing pay applications, and contract administration.
CPM Scheduling Seminar
Hensel Phelps commitment to timely project completion necessitates this annual scheduling training. This intense three-day seminar provides the skills necessary to update and manage the project schedule.
Teamwork Seminar
Teamwork seminars are scheduled approximately every 18 months for employees working on the Area Superintendent, Senior Estimator, Project Manager level and above. These seminars provide comprehensive work sessions to assist all levels of supervision to perform better. In addition to the presentation of new skills and technologies, these Teamwork Seminars provide for an exchange of ideas among personnel with similar responsibilities.
Saturday Morning Breakfast Meetings
These monthly meetings give employees the chance to come together to hear new and exciting company business, and to learn different perspectives from keynote speakers outside of the organization, to address a wide variety of subjects.
C.I.P. Training (Continuous Improvement Process)
C.I.P. is a system implemented to utilize employee ideas. It is designed to improve project quality, safety, schedule and cost as well as employee and owner satisfaction. C.I.P. allows input from all employees to improve each task we perform. Over 20,000 ideas have been submitted since 1993, resulting in documented savings of over $40 million on project costs and for our customers.
On the Job Training and Mentorship
Hensel Phelps is committed to helping new employees succeed. To this end, extensive on-the-job training and assistance is emphasized. A significant component of the training includes matching each new employee with a mentor. This seasoned supervisor or peer provides assistance and guidance during the new employee’s transition into Hensel Phelps and helps contribute to their growth and development.