DOWL reviews

4.2

93% would recommend to a friend

(134 total reviews)

Jeffrey Shoemaker, P.E.

92% approve of CEO

91% positive business outlook

DOWL has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 134 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The DOWL 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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134 reviews
5.0
Aug 2, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

I think DOWL is managed conservatively to always protect the health and well-being of our employees and company, but DOWL is also strategically aggressive and is always looking for opportunity to improve their position. DOWL rewards (compensation, project opportunities, etc.) based on contribution. DOWL has an entrepreneurial spirit and is agile and nimble to adapt to client and market needs. Employees will get out of their career at DOWL what they put into their career. There is a lot of opportunity for hard-working, motivated people.

Cons

Processional services consultants are often up against hard deadlines with rippling consequences which can create a stressful work environment. I think this is common for on industry and is not unique to DOWL.

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DOWL Response
6y
Thanks for the review. I feel like I was the one that wrote it : ) Yes, we are conservatively managed from a financial standpoint. We follow the numbers, and understand the business and reward performance. This financial responsibility allows us to have the cash to invest in growth and modern tools and take some chances with key hires, mergers, acquisitions, new offices, and chasing new work or alternative project delivery pursuits . . . all of which takes cash from retained earnings. Strong companies can chances and be opportunistic. Sloppy and weak companies cannot. The issue of meritocracy is a good one. I would say that DOWL is not a strict meritocracy, but on the spectrum between 1 and 10, with 1 being egalitarian and 10 being meritocracy, we probably sit around 7. Culturally, I think that fits us as an overall company.
5.0
Jan 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

great opportunity to get involved with a growing firm; young talent is recognized

Cons

some challenges as a small - medium sized firm trying to grow into new markets with tough competition

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DOWL Response
7y
These challenges are what makes our work exciting. We love to work hard against the "big" firms and try to punch well beyond our weight.
5.0
Jan 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

One-Company Culture invites cross-company workshare Exciting projects in diverse locations Capable and helpful teammates Career growth opportunities

Cons

Looking forward to having even more office locations throughout the western U.S.

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DOWL Response
7y
Indeed. Continuous improvement, and being better not just bigger.
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