W.E. O’Neil Construction has tapped Brett Dolan, SPHR, as chief human resources officer. After nearly 100 years of steady growth and topping $1 billion annual revenue, W.E. O’Neil created the new role of CHRO to enhance continuity of service to their employee-owners as the company continues to grow across 12 offices in six states.
As CHRO, Dolan oversees all human resources functions, including developing and implementing HR policies and procedures, supporting strategic operational objectives, employee relations, employee benefits and wellness, employee development and succession planning, compliance, total compensation, and recruiting and retention.
Dolan reports to Chief Operating Officer John Finn, who is expected to take over the role of CEO in 2025 during the company’s 100th anniversary.
With 22 years of experience in human resources in the construction industry, Dolan leads through collaboration, consensus building, and attentive employee relations.
Dolan brings current methods and creative approaches to the traditional tasks of HR while collaborating with all stakeholders to improve efficiency and accuracy in policies, processes, and compliance, while also working to enhance employee experience.
Dolan received his Bachelor of Science in finance from Miami University and recently completed the CHRO Executive Program from the Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania.
