Good Company But Management Sucks! - Construction Superintendent HOWARD | CDM Employee Review

2.0
Jan 21, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work environment, Nice office.

Cons

Management sucks (Martin Howard), Salary low for work expectations, Management cant tell the truth if their life depended on it and they micromanage.

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HOWARD | CDM Response
1mo
Thank you for the candid feedback. If this was your experience, then we fell short of our own standards—particularly around Partnership and Integrity. We expect our leaders to collaborate, communicate with respect, and hold teams accountable in a way that builds people up, not breaks them down. As we’ve grown over the past five years, we’ve made a deliberate shift in how we lead. We’ve invested in strengthening our leadership team and setting clearer expectations around accountability, communication, and professionalism. That includes reinforcing that leadership at Howard CDM is not about control—it’s about ownership, support, and alignment. Our culture is built on Pride in our work, Partnership with each other, Commitment to doing what we say, and Integrity in how we show up every day. When we fall short of that, we address it directly. We are not the same company we were years ago, and we will continue to improve.

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Pros

1. Strong senior leadership involvement and mentorship that helps employees grow professionally. 2. Professional, team-oriented culture with strong communication between office and field teams. 3. High standards for quality, organization, and attention to detail on projects. 4. Valuable hands-on experience and opportunities for career development. 5. Understanding and respectful of family responsibilities and work-life balance compared to much of the industry.

Cons

1. Fast-paced environment with demanding deadlines that can create pressure during critical project phases. 2. High expectations and accountability may be challenging for employees who are not self-motivated. 3. Construction schedules can occasionally require long hours or flexibility outside normal working times. 4. Multiple moving parts across projects can create stressful periods when coordinating trades and logistics. 5. The detail-oriented nature of the company can feel demanding for those not used to high-performance standards.

3.0
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Pros

Lots of support and collaboration

Cons

Slow at times, demanding owenrship.

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