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Turner Construction Company is recognized as the leading general builder in the U.S. The company’s 5,000 employees perform work on more than 1,100 building projects each year. According to Engineering News-Record’s 2009 Top 400 Contractors Sourcebook, Turner is the nation’s largest builder in the green, healthcare, education, sports and correctional facilities markets. Turner maintains a network of 46 local offices in the U. S. and a presence in 20 countries. Turner also operates national segment groups, which focus on a particular building type, to complement the firm’s geographical network of offices. These include Green Building, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Public Assembly, Sports and Aviation. This structure provides clients with the in-depth skills and experience needed in specialized facility types and the strength and understanding that come from a strong local market presence.

Turner's senior leadership realizes employees struggle to maintain a balance between work and personal life. Managers receive training about building staff relationships and understanding employees' personal and professional needs. Turner has introduced a part-time work option with benefits for previously full-time employees.