COWI reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(471 total reviews)

JENS HØJGAARD CHRISTOFFERSEN

94% approve of CEO

71% positive business outlook

COWI has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 471 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The COWI 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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471 reviews
5.0
Feb 26, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Great benefits, vacation and sick time are separate and combined get to 20-30 days per year depending on how long your work for the company. Overtime can be either used as extra vacation later or compensated at the end of the year. Good development opportunities - one is not siloed in their position and, if you are active, you can work with many groups and regions. Supportive management - there is no wall between employees and managers up to vice-presidents, there is open dialogue and no unnecessary bureaucracy.

Cons

Higher management changed multiple times over the last several years, which results in initiatives being created by one team and abandoned by the next. Compensation lower than competitors. This is somewhat offset by better benefits. The North American region is often left behind by the European "mothership" when new initiatives are rolled out.

5.0
Feb 26, 2021

A place for doers

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

COWI North America offers a place for doers to be heard and get recognized. If you are capable you will be given a chance to drive projects and lead the work. COWI NA employees are sharp and hard working, with a commitment by many to go the extra mile on every project. The upper echelons of management have gone through some turbulences in the last few years, leading to some frustration by some, but the current team is vastly more capable. The last 18 months have given me confidence that the long-term strategy is sound. Regional leadership shows genuine care for the employees, and is putting resources behind their commitment to changing the status quo. I think the best is yet to come.

Cons

COWI North America is a medium sized company and fom an employee's standpoint, projects can sometimes appear to focus on a few select areas. However, things are changing fast, with more high-profile projects coming up online in Mexico, Canada and the US.

1.0
Sep 25, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good location, office near Bart

Cons

Bad morale, leadership does not value employees, mistakes by finance department, top heavy so no profits

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