Training, development program empowers employees in their work, families and communities
PHOENIX – June 3, 2025 – Employee-owned Suntec Concrete, the Southwest’s largest concrete subcontractor, has announced the launch of Suntec University, a comprehensive in-house training and development program equipping Suntec employees with skills that empower them in their work, families and communities.
Based on three program pillars – Relationships, Leadership and Growth – Suntec University provides expansive curriculum offerings designed to develop leaders, strengthen teams and foster employee success and growth, helping to build a stronger company, culture and future.
“Employees who feel inspired and supported will show up as their best selves every day,” said Suntec Concrete President and CEO Derek Wright. “That Suntec University philosophy wholly aligns with our overarching commitment to invest in Suntec’s people and their families at every opportunity – from continuous learning to our new status as a 100% employee-owned company. We are extremely excited to announce the launch of Suntec University, and look forward to all that it will contribute to our collective future.”
Aligned with Suntec’s purpose to build legacies through relationships, expertise, innovation, gratitude and families, Suntec University programming includes:
Life Skills Training: Hands-on instruction in communication, community engagement and financial literacy that supports employee success both in and out of the workplace.
Leadership Development: Empowering current and emerging leaders with the skills to manage teams, make strategic decisions and drive project success.
Industry Knowledge: Training that deepens participants’ understanding of safety and sustainability, so that every crew member can lead with confidence and build with purpose.
Suntec plays a leading role in development projects across its operating markets of Arizona, Colorado, Utah, Idaho and Nevada. An innovator in its field, the company in 2024 established Suntec Engineering and Design, a standalone, full-service structural engineering firm offering true design-build collaboration.
That same year it also became a 100% employee-owned company, with nearly 2,000 employees making it the second largest Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in Arizona and a top 10 construction ESOP nationwide.
“Like our ESOP program, Suntec University ensures that when one of us succeeds, we all succeed,” said Suntec Concrete Chief People Officer Carlos Juarez. “It is a transformative mission, fueling lifelong learning and providing tools that help our employees lead in every aspect of their lives.”
Suntec University’s inaugural campus is based out of a dedicated hub in Phoenix, Arizona, offering classrooms, gathering and office space. A developing initiative, the program will ultimately expand into each Suntec operating market, with future components including mentorship opportunities, career-pathing resources and outreach that extends the Suntec University platform into communities.
