Our core values are the foundation for fostering a culture of equity and inclusion across our diverse teams. When we respect, accept, and celebrate our differences, we are united in our vision for a truly inclusive workplace.
ASHLEY CAMPBELL
Senior Vice President
Why DE+I Matters
HITT prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a space where we can build a brighter future where innovation and our differences can flourish. Our strategy is more than a plan—it's a mindset.
Cultivating Community
A company’s collective employee experience depends on a thriving and engaged team. HITT is committed to fostering a sense of community that helps every team member flourish.
Listening Intently
HITT team members directly influence our policies, culture, and decisions to make the company more equitable and inclusive. Our listening channels and communication tools give every individual a voice and the ability to make an impact on the company.
Challenging Mindsets
DE+I takes work and intentional evolution. To help our team grow, we’re incorporating new ideas, perspectives, and training to guide our journey to a more inclusive mindset.
Increasing Representation
We’re committed to becoming a more diverse organization at all levels, especially in our leadership. HITT supports team members through long-term initiatives and programs that develop our next generation of leaders.
OUR MISSION:
A sense of belonging when you work with HITT.
HITT is taking strides to increase representation across all levels and areas of our operations. We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture that fosters a true sense of belonging for all who experience our work.
300+
MEMBERS OF EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUPS
36%
MORE WOMEN PROMOTED SINCE 2021
27%
DIVERSE REPRESENTATION ON OUR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM
100%
TEAM MEMBERS ARE DE+I TRAINED
$100,000
ANNUAL INVESTMENT IN LEADERSHIP GRANTS FOR EMERGING DIVERSE LEADERS
200%
INCREASE OF BIPOC REPRESENTATION IN FUTURES ENGINEERING PROGRAM
37%
DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN THE FUTURES TALENT PIPELINE PROGRAM
35%
DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN 2022 PROMOTIONS
52%
DIVERSE REPRESENTATION IN THE FUTURES INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
HITT has a responsibility to ensure a more equitable future for both our team members and our subcontractor partners. We pledge that everyone who works with HITT will experience a sense of belonging, and we’re always eager to engage with passionate voices looking to impact the general contracting world.
What We Have Accomplished
As of January 2025
Pay Equity
Launched a company-wide salary study and equity pay band alignment to ensure fair and equitable compensation across gender and race
Livable Wage
Established a living wage of $63,000 for all salaried, non-exempt team members nationwide, regardless of position, to ensure all team members can provide for their families
Foundational Trainings
Established DE+I training and resources that are required for every project site and at new hire orientation
Military-to-HITT Training Program
Launched a new program to help transition military veterans to construction, offering a career path at HITT upon re-entry to the civilian world
Inclusive Language
Continual audit and evolution of all business materials to ensure inclusive language that represents our values and promotes equal opportunities for all people
Annual Leadership Diversity Grants
Funded $100,000 in annual investments for leadership grants for women and BIPOC team members to launch careers and increase diverse representation in senior leadership
DE+I Knowledge Center
Developed an ever-expanding resource portal for team members that provides self-guided learning experiences, training opportunities, and materials for the multitude of topics in the DE+I space
Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
In 2021, we launched our ERGs that create communities with shared experiences to foster inclusion and inspire conversation. Seven affinity groups now exist.
Mentorship Programs
HITT offers formal mentorship programs through our Black Leadership Network and Women of HITT ERGs that increase exposure for opportunity and coaching.
Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
Continued to recruit from and support HBCUs through career fairs and career coaching, and allocated philanthropic gifts to HBCUs such as the Russell Hitt Scholarship for Construction Education dedicated to North Carolina A&T.
OUR GOALS
Where We're Heading
We’re making strides in becoming a more diverse and equitable company, but this evolution will take time and intentional effort. HITT is committed to investing in long-term change through several corporate initiatives.
Inclusive Hiring Processes
We must continue to make intentional changes to HITT’s recruiting and hiring practices to increase the diversity of hires.
Subcontractor and Supplier Diversity
We will actively build a more diverse range of business partners to ensure representation of minority and women-owned businesses.
Representation of Women and BIPOC Team Members
We will continue to increase representation of BIPOC and women team members in construction and leadership roles nationwide.
Advanced Training and Resources
Our human resources team is developing advanced training and programing that will become a complete Diversity Track in the HITT University School of Culture.
Diversity in Senior Leadership
We will intentionally hire and elevate women and people of color to increase representation in our leadership and improve the diversity of thought and culture at all levels of our operation.
Employee Resource Groups
ERGs cultivate communities, inspire conversations, and create connections through shared experiences in our lives. By establishing individual relationships and fostering a sense of belonging, ERGs empower team members to bring their whole selves to work.
Black Leadership Network
Advancing the careers of our Black team members through education, mentoring, professional development, advocacy and leadership opportunities.
Building Leaders
Creating a community for team members in their early years of construction by fostering relationships across offices and functions, building confidence through career development, and offering learning opportunities to set the path for success.
Hispanic Outreach & Leadership Alliance (HOLA)
Supporting and strengthening the inclusion of team members of Hispanic heritage and allies through creating a sense of community, advocacy, recruitment, and professional development.
HITT Veterans
Providing support and advocating for HITT team members who have honorably served in any branch of the US Armed Forces.
Parents of HITT
Advocating for, empowering, and supporting all working parents and guardians by providing knowledge, resources, training, and discussion.
Pride Alliance
Focused on the LGBTQ+ experience at HITT with a mission to ensure a safe and inclusive workplace for all through education, communication, mentorship, and allyship.
Women of HITT
Committed to providing space to encourage, advocate, educate, and advance women team members to grow into the next generation of leaders.
While there is plenty of compelling research that says a company will be more innovative and profitable if it is more diverse, we believe investing in a highly inclusive culture is simply the right thing to do. It aligns with our core value to be the good.
Our team members are at the heart of HITT’s purpose and success. Their individual stories are the collective voice of our company. Only when every story can be heard and celebrated can we achieve our true purpose together. No matter your story, if you’re driven by doing whatever it takes to do the right thing, you belong here.
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