LEADERSHIP TEAM

DECADES OF COMBINED EXPERIENCE IN CONSTRUCTION

Tim Schowalter

PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Tim is the President and CEO of Pioneer Construction. Since 1995, Tim has been personally involved with construction administration on many of Pioneer’s high-profile projects. Tim’s extensive construction experience, industry knowledge, and unique approach to servant leadership is respected throughout the organization and community.

Randy Zandbergen

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

As the Chief Financial Officer for Pioneer Construction, Randy is responsible for managing risk, financial planning, data analysis and reporting. Randy has been with Pioneer since 1985 and served as President from 2001-2004.

Chris Beckering

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT

As Executive Vice President, Chris is responsible for developing, driving, and implementing corporate strategy for Pioneer Construction, including developing new and existing client relationships, oversight of Information Technology, and identifying and implementing strategic business partnerships. Chris re-joined Pioneer Construction in 2009, following a successful career in the commercial real estate development and brokerage arena in West Michigan.

Jason Gibbs

VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

Jason Gibbs joined the Pioneer Construction team in 2014 with over a decade of commercial construction business development experience. Jason comes from a long line of builders within his family. Jason began working with his father on both residential and commercial projects at an early age and his passion for working in the construction industry has been his vehicle to success. Jason is a single source for our clients assisting in tenant relations, design development, financing and development. Having worked with many different disciplines from industrial to medical and office to retail his access to clients and resources allows for a smooth and seamless pre-construction process.

ABOUT PIONEER

Pioneer Construction delivers outstanding facilities tailored to our clients' needs, ensuring on-time completion and adherence to budget constraints. Based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, we extend our expert construction solutions across the continental United States. Our extensive experience across various project types enables us to incorporate industry-leading practices to enhance every project we undertake. As a genuine, self-performing construction firm, we boast a substantial team of skilled craft and trade professionals, guaranteeing unparalleled control over budget, timelines, and quality for our clients.

WHAT WE DO

As a full-service construction company, we provide a comprehensive suite of services and personally execute many critical trades. Pioneer's distinctive strategy guarantees that our team exercises precise control over schedule, quality, safety, and cost on every project, ensuring excellence and client satisfaction.

  • Pre-Construction Planning
  • Construction Management
  • General Contracting
  • Design/Build
  • Sustainable & LEED Construction
  • Commercial Interiors
  • Architecture & Engineering
  • Steel Erection
  • Pre-cast/Pre-stressed Concrete Erection
  • BIM Coordination
  • Laser Scanning

AWARDS

While client contentment is our main goal, we take great pride in receiving accolades from our peers for construction excellence.

  • 2024 Excellence in Construction for Duncan Aviation (ABC Western Michigan)
  • 2024 Excellence in Construction for Corewell Health South Parking Deck (ABC Western Michigan)
  • 2024 Excellence in Construction for Olives (ABC Western Michigan)
  • 2023 Excellence in Construction for The Southgate (ABC Western Michigan)
  • 2023 Excellence in Construction for Autocam Medical (ABC Western Michigan)
  • 2023 Excellence in Construction for Jenison Public Schools Athletic Facility (ABC Western Michigan)
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