Does Core States Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Core States Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Core States Group. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Core States Group?

72% of Core States Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Core States Group 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Core States Group?

Project Designer (14) , Design Engineer (11) , Intern (5) , Project Engineer (5) , Project Manager (5) , Administrative Assistant (3) , Designer (3) , Internship (3) , Architectural Designer (2) , Assistant Planner (2) , Civil Design Engineer (2) , Manager (2) , Mechanical Design Engineer (2) , Project Accountant (2) , Project Architect (2)

What are the pros of working at Core States Group according to real employee reviews?

"Great people that work to take care of their clients and take care of their employees at the same time." ((in 16 reviews)); "Benefits are good." ((in 15 reviews)); "The pay was good and I enjoyed the small team I worked with" ((in 11 reviews)); "There is also a comfortable work environment, which is not overly formal." ((in 8 reviews)); "The team building and opportunities are endless." ((in 6 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Core States Group according to real employee reviews?

"Work/Life Balance is not good" ((in 5 reviews)); "Aggressive management and non" ((in 5 reviews)); "Accrue PTO but that's pretty common not really a CON" ((in 3 reviews)); "school approach to management, disrespectful and unprofessional employees and supervisors, lack of direction, lack of incentive, long hours without overtime pay, very unorganized company, lack of company structure, lack of clear functions and roles of employees" ((in 2 reviews))

What are employees saying about Core States Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Core States Group locations?

Kent , Somerville , Ontario , Rogers , Philadelphia , Newport Beach , Ambler , Dallas , Seattle , Tampa , Naperville , Bentonville , Long Beach , Hillsboro , Warren , Saint Louis , Charlotte , Minneapolis , Nashville , West Chester , Pittsburgh , Boca Raton , Duluth , Secane

Core States Group reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(137 total reviews)

D. David Dugan

73% approve of CEO

73% positive business outlook

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Core States Group has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 137 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Core States Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

137 reviews

2.0

Jul 1, 2025

Poor Management/Training

Senior project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good clients and projects (mostly) Good drafting and IT Support Good colleagues/engineers Fun activities prepared by HR

Cons

Very poor project management from some groups. Just ask the clients. Good ol' boys attitude. It's about who you know here, not what you know. Very poor training for engineers. Now part of Core States, no longer a small business feel. Core States have very poor reviews online. Feels like things are going downhill.

Core States Group Response

11mo

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the people you worked with, the quality of the projects, and the support from our IT and drafting teams, as well as the efforts our HR team puts into employee engagement! We’re also genuinely sorry to hear about the areas that fell short for you — including training, communication, and aspects of project management. We strive to invest in our employees, provide ongoing training, and promote from within. As we unite with Core States, we continue to lean into our culture and values that have shaped our team and helped us grow and improve. Feedback is invaluable in helping us do that, and we appreciate you being candid.

4.0

Jun 11, 2025

Great Work Environment

Senior project designer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good Community and opportunity for growth

Cons

Lots of repetitive work and large work loads

5.0

Jun 3, 2025

Top Tier Employer

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Passionate Employees Values and not just spoken they are put into practice Flexible work environment Career Growth Amazing Pay and Benefits

Cons

I do not see any cons at this time

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