Does CMC pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CMC employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.9 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CMC. This rating has decreased by 6% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CMC?

68% of CMC employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CMC 3.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.4 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CMC?

Engineer (8) , Maintenance Technician (8) , Sales (8) , Buyer (7) , Rebar Detailer (7) , Project Manager (6) , Crane Operator (5) , Machine Operator (5) , Manager (5) , Production Operator (5) , Inside Sales (4) , Inside Sales Representative (4) , Maintenance Mechanic (4) , Operations Manager (4) , Rebar Fabricator (4)

What are the pros of working at CMC according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits were good" ((in 60 reviews)); "the pay is good but you will work for all the pay you receive with work still having to be for the next day" ((in 43 reviews)); "Good people working on the floor" ((in 38 reviews)); "It had a great culture left over from the Selig's and the management there was fantastic." ((in 18 reviews)); "Annual bonuses." ((in 14 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CMC according to real employee reviews?

"Lots of angry managers will remind you of how good the place (CMC) used to be" ((in 14 reviews)); "Long hours in all weather conditions" ((in 10 reviews)); "Upper management are children of the higher up corporate management." ((in 9 reviews)); "There is absolutely no growth potential and your salary remains the same." ((in 7 reviews)); "Rotating shifts, base pay small" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about CMC layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CMC layoffs and their outlook for job security at CMC in 2026.

What CMC locations have received the highest employee ratings?

Sayreville , Seguin , Mesa , Dallas , Jacksonville , Atlanta , Birmingham

CMC reviews

3.7

68% would recommend to a friend

(527 total reviews)

Peter R. Matt

88% approve of CEO

67% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Culture & values

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.4

Career opportunities

3.3

Senior management

CMC has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 527 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CMC 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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Reviews by job title

527 reviews

2.0

Apr 26, 2012

CMC can be good if you know how to "play the game"

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits Camaraderie with co-workers Challenging technically Good people working on the floor

Cons

Extremely Poor Management Pay not commensurate with experience or quality of work Asked to put company before personal life Dirty and unkempt due to process and lack of cleaning Extreme temperatures and hazards

4.0

Mar 12, 2012

As it was prior to 2011

Vice president

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

- There was respect for employees in all positions - They have the same benefit plan for all empolyees - They recognized the value of people at all levels - Management was directed to get to know each employee working for them personally - They were fair in resolving issues - All employees benefited when the company was profitable. Profit sharing was truly shared with employees receiving checks as large as 10% each year in a good year. - Motivate employees to treat company as if it was their own - Murray McClean is no longer CEO of company

Cons

- Executives changed in 2009-2010 and they did not appear to have the same values - Has a totally different management stye today

2.0

Mar 8, 2012

Undervalued, poorly managed, and unclear in role.

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good health benefits, stock options, and retirement options. Family friendly environment that allows you to make your personal life a priority.

Cons

Poor compensation, lack of value, poor managements, no respect for the individual, everything is driven by the bottom line. Management acts without all the facts

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CMC can be good if you know how to "play the game"

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