July 25 marks National Hire a Veteran Day, a reminder to actively support those who’ve served by opening doors to new careers. At CSM Group, we don’t just hire veterans. We grow with them. We learn from them. And we’ve seen firsthand how their military experience sets them up for success in construction.
A Natural Transition
The shift from active duty to construction project execution is more seamless than many expect. At its core, both environments require leadership, discipline, adaptability, and a mission-first mindset.
On a job site, just like in service, there’s a chain of command. There’s a schedule. There’s pressure. There are moments when things don’t go as planned. Veterans don’t just survive in that space; they excel. They understand how to manage complexity, stay calm under stress, and keep teams moving forward with purpose.
Veterans of CSM Group: Stories from the Field
At CSM Group, we're proud to employ Veterans who bring mission-driven focus, resilience, and a deep sense of purpose to our job sites every day. Here's what some of them had to say about how their military service shaped their work in construction.
“As a Flight Medic in the Army, my mission was to take care of soldiers. That same calling led me to a career in Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) where I now care for the frontline workers who are the backbone of our company and our industry. I take the same pride in helping every team member return home safely to their loved ones as I did helping each soldier make it back to their family.”
“In the Navy, I served as a Seabee, where we built roads, bridges, and airfields, often in high-pressure, unpredictable environments. Success depended on teamwork and trust. That’s the same mindset we bring to construction today: everyone has a role, and no one builds alone.”
These are just a few of the many veterans helping us lead complex projects across the country. Their leadership sharpens our teams. Their adaptability strengthens our outcomes. Their service mindset reinforces our belief that we’re not just building buildings, we’re building legacy.
Our Commitment
We don’t hire veterans because it sounds good. We do it because it makes us better. We offer support through mentorship, on-the-job training, and a culture built around trust, performance, and respect, values any service member would recognize.
So, this National Hire a Veteran Day, we encourage our industry peers to look beyond the resume. Military service is project execution at the highest level. And when that experience meets construction, remarkable things happen.
Veterans don’t just build their next chapter; they help us build what others say can’t be done.
