AECOM reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(11,146 total reviews)
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Troy Rudd

79% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

AECOM has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 11,146 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The AECOM employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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11K reviews
1.0
Feb 12, 2016

Troubled, mismanaged company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great projects, many strong professionals

Cons

Leadership is interested only in profits. People are numbers to be squeezed. The president is a classic bully who rules through fear and intimidation, and this attitude permeates the culture. Change after change is rolled out -- employees try to keep up but there's no respite from Corporate demands. Good people want to do the work but are overwhelmed by bureaucracy...required processes are time-consuming, clunky and difficult to navigate. Management is constantly changing. It's a stressed work environment, despite the number of solid professionals who are still trying to deliver for their clients. Many people in my division have their resumes out and are planning to leave as soon as they can. It's especially hard for those who were with URS, acquired last year -- they've had to absorb the shock of lost holidays, higher payments for worse benefits, a depressed work environment, etc. Recommend that job-seekers look to other companies in the industry that are better managed and treat their employees like people.

2.0
Jan 26, 2016

Professional, friendly coworkers — horrible bosses

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Many amazing projects for civil engineering geeks and designers. Competitive salaries (for the most part). A fair amount of excellent mentors. Global mobility opportunities for some.

Cons

Like many huge companies, AECOM senior executives are ruthless, pocket stuffing tyrants who care very little about the rank and file employees. Cronyism is rampant.

1.0
Dec 23, 2015

Accounting Paradise

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Employee turnover is extremely high creating constant opportunities for advancement. The numerous business lines create many opportunities for cross marketing for new services to existing clients.

Cons

Management is focused on accounting at all levels. Client focus is non-existant. Respect for our professionals from management is lacking. Quality is an official mantra versus being an ingrained part of the culture.

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