Jared Schleifer Promoted to Operations Director for The Weitz Company’s Nebraska Office

Schleifer’s proven leadership and expertise in a variety of construction projects will continue to strengthen Weitz’s presence in Nebraska and beyond.

(Omaha, Nebraska) – The Weitz Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Jared Schleifer to Operations Director. Jared has more than 20 years of experience with The Weitz Company.

During his tenure at The Weitz Company, Schleifer has distinguished himself through his operational knowledge and talent for supporting high-performing teams, positioning the Nebraska office to continue capitalizing on the company’s strengths in Nebraska’s commercial sector.

“I’m very excited and humbled to step into the role of Operations Director. After 21 years at Weitz, what stands out most is our people and service-oriented culture. My passion has always been to build trusting relationships, deliver for our clients, and develop our people. I look forward to building on that in this next chapter.”

Jared Scheifer, Operations Director | The Weitz Company

Jared began his career as a project engineer in 2005 and has since held numerous project leadership and VDC roles. A few of his most notable projects include the Midtown Crossing Development, Werner Park Stadium, and the recent Westside High School Life Complex.

“Jared doesn’t just manage operations; he pours his heart into championing our construction teams and perfecting the Weitz way. Under his dedicated leadership, our clients won’t just get projects done, but will feel the profound peace of mind that comes from absolute safety, unwavering timelines, and true financial trust.”

Brian Mahlendorf, Vice President and General Manager | The Weitz Company

Jared earned his bachelor’s degree in construction management from South Dakota State University. His diverse experience and skills will help propel the company forward and create significant opportunities for an organization with such a rich legacy.

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About The Weitz Company 

Founded in 1855, The Weitz Company, a subsidiary of Orascom Construction PLC, is a full-service construction company, general contractor, design builder, and construction manager that serves all 50 U.S. states. Weitz is one of the oldest general contractors in the United States and an industry leader in Aviation construction, Industrial construction, Mission Critical construction, and Commercial construction. Acquired in 2012, Weitz leverages Orascom Construction’s international expertise on large-scale, complex infrastructure projects to deliver premier results to clients across the United States.  

Headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, The Weitz Company annually ranks in the top tier of Engineering News-Record (ENR) magazine’s Top 400 Contractors and Building Design+Construction’s Giants 300 Contractors lists. You can read more about The Weitz Company at https://www.weitz.com/.