Culture
Why Fortis?
We Are Built to Last
Fortis Construction hasn’t been around for a century. We haven’t been owned by the same family for generations.
We’re only 20 years old and just getting started…and we’re an employee-owned company where people are empowered to do their best work.
This relatively brief company history means that we had the chance to build the business to last – right from the start – and ensure we left behind any stodgy, antiquated, or closed-minded thinking that can plague the construction industry.
With our humble beginnings still clearly in mind, we take pride in the national honors we’ve received to date: becoming an Engineering-News Record Top 100 Contractors in the U.S. in less than 15 years; being named ENR’s #1 Firm in the Pacific Northwest across all architecture, engineering, and construction companies; and entering the Inc. 5,000 Fastest Growing Companies Hall of Fame.
Our people are our foundation, and our Teams are at the center of all we do.
Purpose
Core Values
This enterprise is built on these fundamental, inviolable values and beliefs:
Relationships
Life is too short. We want to work with and for people we respect, trust and care about.
Pioneering
We will continuously seek out challenges and push boundaries with creative ideas and solutions.
Winning
We have an intense will to win. We will go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else.
Pride
We are driven by work ethic and craftsmanship. We do our best work even if no one is looking.
Manifesto
Our culture is the magic that unifies us. Experience the joy of shared success. Curiosity is a prerequisite: Push the button… see what happens. Good isn’t good enough. Great is the new normal. Enjoy the richness of friendships. Appreciate what surrounds you. Challenge. Be intentional. Teach someone something every day. Have fun building stuff. Grow. Listen. Check your ego at the door. Be humble. Build lasting impressions.
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Team of Teams
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How We Show Up
Describes the consistent behaviors expected across our company.
Organized
Operate
Decentralized
Centralized
Silos (Them)
Interdependencies (Us)
Individual Growth
Company Growth
Excuses
Ownership
Smart Business Deal
Project Execution
Boss
Captain
Adaptability
Efficiency
Procedure
Critical Thinking
Shared Leadership
Heroic Leadership
Driven by Relationships
Our Culture is Alive and Intentionally Different.
Structured by people
“Things at Fortis are constantly evolving and changing, but working with great team members and clients is always consistent.”
Anthony Morton
STRENGTHS & COMPETENCIES
A Collaborative Approach to Every Project.
Structured by people
“We’re building peak teams at Fortis, and I’m proud to be a part of all the growth.”
Cotton McNutt
Empowered by Action
Make a Move
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