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BRINKMAN CONSTRUCTION

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Used to be great... Now not so much - Anonymous employee BRINKMAN CONSTRUCTION Employee Review

1.0
Sep 26, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Outside of upper level management (execs and above) the people are phenomenal. Work life balance is unmatched for the industry. Work environment is good. Overall benefits and compensation are pretty good (pay is on the low side but I think made up for by the work life balance and other compensation considerations) Still maintains smaller company feel even being a little bit bigger

Cons

Upper level management is a disaster at best. Specifically the COO does little to nothing to contribute to company success, rather talks a big game while finding ways to create new positions for his industry friends turning the company into a club of his friends all while none contribute anything to the company. Communication is non-existent and if you aren't in the right "clique" you won't ever know what's going on or move up. Favoritism and nepotism run rampant making advancement unclear and not based on skills. Company is incredibly top heavy (think inverted pyramid) with more C-suite or executives than you can shake a stick at, and new positions constantly being created for upper level management all at the expense of the "worker bees" who get laid off or let go to accommodate paying more senior people. Constant reshuffling of org structure to accommodate the ever shifting "vision" that amount to nothing more than chasing the newest trend. Company vision is beyond unclear other than execs lining their pockets at the expense of both those below them and they company as a whole. Overall the company used to be great, unfortunately a few rotten people in key leadership positions have, and will continue to drive the company into the ground.

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BRINKMAN CONSTRUCTION Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your insights. We appreciate your honest feedback, as it plays a role in helping us enhance our operations, leadership, and overall employee experience. We're happy to know that the team and work life balance resonate well with you, as these are integral to our commitment to our employee owners. We are dedicated to continuously evaluating how we can better support our team members and strengthen our company. Your suggestions about communication and organizational structure are valuable. We welcome further discussion - please feel free to reach out anytime.

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5.0
Feb 14, 2026
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Pros

Great company, great people, amazing environment

Cons

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BRINKMAN CONSTRUCTION Response
1mo
We're happy to hear you had a positive experience at Brinkman Construction!
1.0
Jun 16, 2026
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Pros

The team on projects were typically really good group of folks to work with

Cons

Upper management was so disconnected from what was actually happening in the field. Hired bottom of the barrel sub contractors that made managing a safe job site incredibly difficult. Offered "Unlimited PTO" but than made you feel guilty about taking some time off.

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BRINKMAN CONSTRUCTION Response
1mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're glad to hear you enjoyed working with your project teams and appreciate you sharing your perspective. Brinkman Construction offers an Open Paid Leave program designed to give employees flexibility when taking time away from work. Safety remains our highest priority. We carefully prequalify our trade partners, monitor their performance throughout our projects, and continue to invest in our safety program and team. We welcome further discussion - please feel free to reach out anytime.
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