Big-D Companies recently announced the promotion of Josh Lockhart to Vice President of Human Resources. Lockhart has been a key member of the company since joining as Director of Human Resources in 2024, where he quickly became a trusted partner to leaders and associates across all offices.
Throughout his time with Big-D, Lockhart has helped strengthen the company’s people-first culture and advance its human resources operations. His steady presence, thoughtful approach, and ability to listen with intention have made him a valued advisor. Lockhart is known for building trust, creating clarity and always prioritizing the associate experience as the company grows and evolves.
“Josh has brought tremendous value to our organization since the day he joined us,” said Shaun Orr, Big-D Companies CIO. “He provides clarity, stability and a genuine care for our people that resonates across the organization. What sets Josh apart is his ability to pair strategic thinking with deep empathy—he knows our success starts with engaged teams. He’s earned trust at every level, and as Vice President, I’m confident he’ll continue to elevate how we support and develop our people.”
Lockhart has played an important role in reinforcing Big-D’s culture, supporting performance and development, and helping teams navigate both day-to-day needs and long-term planning. His collaboration with leaders across the organization continues to support the company’s goal of helping people build outstanding careers in the construction industry.
Lockhart holds a Master of Human Resources from Utah State University, a bachelor’s degree in Business Communication, an associate degree in Fire Science Technology, and a PHR certification.
“I’m humbled and energized by the trust placed in me to serve in this role,” Lockhart said. ”I care deeply about our industry, and even more about the incredible people who make Big-D what it is. I’m excited to help advance our strategy in a way that strengthens our teams, elevates their careers and supports the company’s vision for the future.”
ABOUT BIG-D COMPANIES
Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, Big-D Companies is one of the largest groups of contractors in the United States. Combined, Big-D has thousands of successfully completed projects with $2.9 billion of annual revenue and more than 1,700 associates. Big-D’s regional offices are in Salt Lake City, Ogden, Lindon, St. George, and Park City, Utah; Pleasanton and Irvine, California; Tempe, Arizona; Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada; Golden, Colorado; Saint Paul, Minnesota; Bozeman, Montana; Boise, Sun Valley, and Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Jackson, Wyoming. For more information, please visit www.big-d.com.