The NGC Difference

Built during one of the most difficult economic periods in recent memory, New Generation Construction Group was created with the goal of doing things differently in the local construction market. Though the timing was tough, the vision was clear: Focus on client relationships, utilize technology to offer innovative solutions, and provide services that are unique in the industry.

We have developed from a small local contractor in Lincoln, Nebraska, to a company that now employs professionals in multiple states across our region. When asked, our Founder and President will humbly credit our growth to a dedicated team who prides themselves on satisfying clients, and hiring people who willingly buy in to this priority. As our team continues to focus on collaboration and growth through relationships, our company experiences benefits of long-lasting partnerships that drive and build our business.

Employee spotlight

Cole Jones

Safety Director

Cole began his safety career after his military service. He has always been interested in protecting others, visiting new places, and is a handy construction tradesman, so serving NGC as Safety Director and department leader is a natural fit.
Cole genuinely cares about people and prides himself on operating as a safety coach that’s available, approachable and ready to listen. Safety is paramount, is everyone’s job, but habits need to be revitalized with fresh engagement, so Cole launched a new campaign to remind anyone at any level to start a conversation with him. NGC’s “See Something Say Something” campaign reinforces a positive culture where Safety is meaningful, important and saves lives.
Cole encourages anyone to engage with him and ask questions, “The most important thing about Safety is caring. Contribute among your village with mindfulness, and always be conscientious of people and their overall safety. If it doesn’t seem right, take action with a simple reach-out.”
Contact Cole regarding safety department info, training, meetings, Toolbox Talks, or any safety programs he hosts involving preparation, accountability, audits and rewards. -Be Safe Everyone-

Leadership

Our employees think like a team and act like people who want to make a positive difference within our industry. Get to know the people who are without a doubt our most important resource.

When he’s not playing with his kids or driving his 2015 Ford Fusion to job sites (yes, really!), Justin loves working with the NGC team to help clients bring their ideas to fruition. And it shows: Justin’s proud to say that for the past 10 years, 78% of NGC business is from repeat clients.

Justin Hernandez

President

Sarah is one of those rare people who actually loves spreadsheets. She also loves baking, tacos, and Disney — just ask her dog Minnie. Being a part of the NGC team has helped Sarah gain the ability to adapt and learn quickly with a fast-growing company. (The spreadsheets are a nice perk, too.)

Sarah larkin

Vice President

Numbers guy Spencer knows his way around accounting software — he’s a CPA, after all! — but one bit of tech used to intimidate him: the self-checkout line at the grocery store. (Don’t worry, he’s since conquered that fear.) In his spare time, you can find Spencer golfing or coaching youth sports.

Spencer Volzke

CFO

Katie loves getting to collaborate, create, build, and develop with her NGC team, clients, and partners each and every day. When she’s not busy being a team player, Katie can often be found on the links; her perfect Saturday would be 18 holes in the morning, lunch, then another 18.

Katie Kock

General Counsel

Charlie may have been born on Friday the 13th, but he’s been nothing but good luck for NGC. He loves constantly getting to work on something new and unique with a diverse group of clients who have diverse backgrounds. Outside of work, Charlie enjoys spending time with his wife and kids.

Charlie Stewart

Director of Preconstruction

The definition of team player, former college baller Lindsey is an important member of the NGC team. She prides herself on the relationships she’s developed with her coworkers over the years — and on being a woman who’s thriving in a traditionally male-dominated industry.

Lindsey Klug

Director of Organizational Development

Safety expert Cole knows a thing or two about keeping job sites injury-free. In fact, at his first safety professional job, he was solely in charge of ensuring the safety of more than 200 contractors on-site at any given time. And not to brag, but they went the entire project without an injury.

Cole Jones

Safety Director

Brian never expected to go from watching YouTube videos on wind turbines to actually constructing NGC’s first wind farm in the span of a year. But that’s his favorite part of working at NGC: the wide variety of projects he gets to collaborate on each year. He can’t wait to see what’s next.

Brian Semerad

Senior Project Manager

Jen joined the Preconstruction team as a marketer to promote NGC using media, BD relations, branding, PR and promotions. Jen grew up in construction and fused her graphic creativity to become an agent of the 'building arts'. Collaboration with people, learning others' stories, stewardship and championing NGC's entire project process is incredibly rewarding; winning bets to eat chocolate is pretty exciting too!

JenNifer Hall

Marketing

NGC has been lucky to have Kevin on board since the very beginning. This avid hunter, fisher, and college football lover knows that hard work always pays off in the end — like when he gets to turn over a project to its owners and see their excitement over what he helped create.

Kevin Frey

Senior Superintendent

Eric is 6’5” and decided to wrestle in high school rather than play basketball. And it’s that kind of outside-the-box thinking that helps him excel in his role at NGC. He makes a great coach, too, helping to mentor others in his position as they grow and find success in their careers.

Eric Neff

Senior Project Manager

During his time at NGC, Scott has successfully executed a lot of very different types of projects. And no matter the twists and turns that may arise, Scott will tell you that there’s nothing better than the feeling of satisfaction that comes from happy clients at the end of a project.

Scott Meinke

Senior Project Manager

Sports fan and former Nebraska shot putter Taylor knows it takes hard work to be successful. And in his young career, he’s been able to accomplish a lot, thanks to his dedication, his skills, and his ability to take the vision of a designer and a client and turn it into reality.

Taylor Shapland

Senior Project Manager

Creative problem-solving is a key tool in Tony’s toolbox: He prides himself on being able to handle a problem or tough situation and think creatively to find a solution. He’s an expert at working with subcontractors and excels at getting everyone to come together for a common goal.

Tony Pinkelman

Senior Superintendent

Joe has learned a lot over the past 59 years, and he’s always eager to share what’s he’s learned and to explore new perspectives. He works hard to develop and nurture relationships. You could also say Joe is a bit of a hero; he donated a kidney when he was 20 years old.

Joe Hukill

Senior Superintendent

Join the NGC family

If you’re ready to start a career with a relationship-driven, forward-thinking company based in the heart of the Midwest, we’d like to hear from you. Check out our open positions and drop us a line.