CannonDesign reviews

4.1

86% would recommend to a friend

(334 total reviews)
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Brad Lukanic, AIA

94% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

CannonDesign has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 334 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CannonDesign 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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334 reviews
2.0
Jun 22, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Fun group of coworkers and many social events. Work/life Balance was fine. Recommended if you're about to start a family. Good tech infrastructure.

Cons

Low pay High turn over rate. Very hierarchical and political management. Promotions and compensation are based on personal relationship rather than performance. Mainly uninspiring work, a few good projects quickly run down to the ground by unskilled and hectic project management.

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CannonDesign Response
6y
It's very unfortunate to hear about your experience and we hope you were able to share your frustrations with leaders in your office prior to leaving. It’s hard to respond without having more information, but we will say that your experience is not the norm. We work extremely hard to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered and has the opportunity to work on inspiring projects. Regardless, we take feedback like this very seriously. Thank you for sharing and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
1.0
May 28, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Alot of good people that are unappreciated and used up getting no credit for their part in this upside down pyramid

Cons

Trouble with federal government and now the state investigation with NCCC and other companies they are tied to.

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CannonDesign Response
9y
We agree we are fortunate to work with many good people, but are disheartened to hear your thoughts about our company. Specifically, we’re disheartened because these frustrations could have been addressed with better communication. So for that, we’re sorry. First off, our issues with the federal government are behind us and were isolated to one former employee. Each and every time the federal government has contracted with CannonDesign it has found us to be a responsible contracting party. And today, we’re fortunate to have numerous ongoing contracts with the government. At NCCC, we’re proud of our work and are not a part of any investigation. We were hired for the project through a public bidding process, and the building that stands today demonstrates why we were selected — it’s a truly remarkable place. Finally, no company employees have paid country club memberships. However, as a firm, we do pay for every employee to belong to professional organizations for development and networking. For employees responsible for business development, we also sometimes reimburse expenses related to attending community events. But this isn’t a perk for upper management; we do this because our business depends on continues community networking and relationship building. The more troubling part of your review deals with the fact that you felt unappreciated. To accomplish the remarkable work we do, it truly takes a village, and we’re very sorry you didn’t get the acknowledgement you deserved. We will continue to work hard to ensure the contributions of every employee in our firm are celebrated. Thanks again for leaving us feedback and best of luck in your new career.
5.0
Oct 29, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Well respected firm. Strong in medical planning and healthcare design. Great place for a motivated individual to grow career-wise. I moved up from a recent graduate to an officer in the firm, thanks to the support of many Principals that took an active role in mentoring. Solid benefit package, good pay structure, and great financial support for those pursuing licensure and/or various certifications.

Cons

Firmwide leadership structure changed frequently. Difficult to determine who your "boss" is. May be a difficult place to advance for the shyer bunch, as the firm tends to reward self-motivation. I did not work under the current CEO.

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