John Leggett
Director of Denver Field Workforce
Value Delivered
John provides leadership and oversight for field operations across the Denver region. He coordinates workforce scheduling and resource allocation while helping ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on time, within budget, and to established quality standards.
He leads and mentors field supervisors, foremen, and crews, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, compliance, and high performance. Working closely with clients, contractors, and other stakeholders, he helps manage expectations, addresses operational challenges, and supports successful project outcomes. He’s adept at identifying issues and implementing effective solutions to help keep projects performing optimally.
Expertise
John has more than 20 years of experience in the plumbing and mechanical construction industry. He started as an apprentice with Plumbers Local 3 and advanced through positions of increasing responsibility, including journeyman, foreman, general foreman, superintendent, senior superintendent, general superintendent, and director.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to projects in healthcare, higher education, K-12 education, laboratories, pharmaceutical facilities, and retrofit construction. His extensive field experience and knowledge of construction operations enable him to lead teams effectively, manage resources, and address complex project challenges.
John attended Metropolitan State University before beginning his apprenticeship in 2004. Following his apprenticeship, he graduated from the United Association’s Instructor Training Program. He also taught at Plumbers Local 3 for seven years while continuing to serve in field leadership roles.
The Personal Side
John enjoys spending time with his four children and extended family. An avid outdoorsman, he also enjoys working out, fishing, hunting, and recreational shooting.