JOIST & DECK
FAÇADES
ABOUT
CAREERS
AN EMPLOYEE-OWNED
FAMILY OF COMPANIES
Steel joist and metal deck solutions from start to finish, combining technical expertise, precise detailing, efficient pricing, and streamlined logistics to support successful projects.
JOIST & DECK
STEEL ENCOUNTERS
Comprehensive facade solutions from design through installation, combining technical expertise, project management, fabrication, and installation to deliver high-performance systems.
BUILDING ENVELOPES
FAÇADE ENCOUNTERS
BUILDING SUCCESSFUL
PARTNERS & EMPLOYEE OWNERS
Encounters Construction is an employee-owned family of companies built on decades of experience, shared values, and strong relationships.
From steel joists and metal deck to advanced facade systems, our companies partner closely with design and construction teams to solve complex challenges and deliver with confidence.
40+
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Founded 1985
250+
EMPLOYEE OWNERS
100% employee-owned
3200+
PROJECTS DELIVERED
In the last 5 years
27
STATES
Performed work
"I enjoy being part of a company where teamwork is a priority and everyone works together toward continuous improvement. Management takes the time to show appreciation for our efforts, which motivates us to do our best. The positive and supportive environment makes me feel like I belong to a family rather than just a workplace."
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MICHELLE MILLS
Lead Accounts Payable
13 years
"I love being part of an ESOP company. It gives me pride in ownership and motivates me to help our company succeed. It also gives me a sense of security for retirement, knowing I’ll have a financial foundation in place. What I think is most unique about an ESOP is that there’s no out-of-pocket expense or withholding from my earnings. The more I do to keep my projects profitable, the more I contribute to the success of the whole company."
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AARON MOORE
Detailer
17 years
"Being part of an employee owned company means a lot to me because I know my hard work makes a difference. I'm not just showing up to do a job. I'm showing up to help build something and contribute to a future we all have a stake in."
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TRAVIS BURGESS
Field Foreman
16 years
EMPLOYEE-OWNED
OWNERSHIP THAT
SHOWS IN THE WORK
We believe strong relationships are the foundation of successful projects - internally and externally. As a 100% employee-owned company, every employee is invested in the outcome, aligning our efforts around quality, accountability, and long-term success.
That ownership mindset shapes how we work every day, strengthening our teams, our partnerships, and the projects we deliver.
