Long term employment is rewarded...long hours are demanded. - Project Engineer Hensel Phelps Employee Review

4.0
Jan 1, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This company expects a lot. Entry level (ie field engineer, office engineer) you work long hours and are low guy on the totem pole. To get promoted to project engineer is difficult in a sense that in order for that to happen management must see potential. If not you will be shown the door. This company is not for everyone. As I have stated long hours are expected and relocation is a potential. If you stay the course and become a long term employer (gold hard hat for five years of service) and start collecting on the phantom stock yearly it becomes very lucrative. Project Managers can collect yearly bonuses of $200-$300K more or less.

Cons

As with any construction company it depends on the job site you are assigned to how you are treated. My experience has been "ok". I will repeat again... 1. Long hours 2. Relocation for work is highly likely 3. it seems that everyone at this company thinks this is the only great construction out there. You must drink the kool-aid or act the part to fit in.

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Pros

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Cons

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Hensel Phelps Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of our strong values and supportive leadership. We also understand that the demands of the construction industry can sometimes create heavy workloads and relocation opportunities. We value your feedback and wish you continued success in your career.
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Pros

This company has great leadership from Area Superintendents and above.

Cons

If the process is not learned in the beginning, then the construction portion may be more difficult because of how KPI's are reviewed.

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