Berglund Construction Creates Talent Management Leadership Role Amid Regional Growth

Highlights

• Berglund Construction hired Leslie Hagemann as director of talent management.
• The position is the company’s first enterprise-wide role focused on workforce and leadership development.
• Hagemann brings more than 25 years of experience in talent management and organizational development.
• Responsibilities include succession planning, leadership development and recruiting strategy.
• The move supports Berglund’s expansion into new markets and long-term workforce planning efforts.

Construction firms continue to expand workforce development and leadership planning initiatives as competition for skilled labor and management talent intensifies across the industry. Berglund Construction announced the appointment of Leslie Hagemann as director of talent management.

The newly created role is intended to support companywide leadership development, succession planning and long-term workforce growth as Berglund expands operations into additional regional markets.

Workforce Development Strategy

According to Berglund Construction, the position marks the first organization-wide leadership role dedicated specifically to talent management initiatives.

Hagemann brings more than 25 years of experience in organizational development, learning programs and workforce strategy. Her responsibilities will include aligning recruiting, leadership development and employee growth programs with the company’s operational objectives.

The company said the position is part of broader efforts to strengthen internal leadership capacity and support future business expansion.

Construction Labor and Leadership Challenges

Contractors throughout the construction sector continue to increase investment in workforce retention, recruiting and leadership development as labor shortages affect project delivery and succession planning.

The creation of dedicated talent management roles has become more common among larger contractors seeking to improve long-term workforce stability and organizational scalability.

Berglund Construction operates across multiple regional markets, including Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Wisconsin and Florida, with project work spanning civic, healthcare, education, hospitality and commercial construction sectors.

Why It Matters

For contractors and construction owners, the hiring reflects broader industry emphasis on workforce planning and leadership pipeline development during a period of sustained labor market pressure.

The move also highlights how construction firms are formalizing talent management functions to support geographic expansion, project growth and long-term operational continuity.

Source: Berglundo.