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.
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.
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.
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.