ok company. Look else where for career - Anonymous employee Hensel Phelps Employee Review

2.0
Feb 17, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

1)The poeple you work with day to day are great. 2) Lots of young people 3)They provide lot of networking possiblities

Cons

1) The pay is 10-20% lower then rest of industry 2) They are 3-5 years behind the leading construction companies in tech, safety, opportunities. 3) They have a very hard split between office and field personal. 4) Young engineers are treated very poorly. 5) Upper management very sensitive if find out you have been contacted by another company 6) Benifits sound better then they actually are. The heathcare coverage very limited, very high deductible, most employees dont get dental because over priced, no vision. Dont get fooled by offer letters that free heathcare counts financial toward you salary by +15k. They do this because salaries so low and need to make there offers look higher in reality its a 3-4k perk. 7) They dont have a good since of work life balance and expect people to work 6-8pm, 6 days a week.

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Pros

Strong values & great managers.

Cons

Work load can get heavy and you may relocate.

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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.
1.0
Jun 27, 2026
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Pros

Gained valuable experience working on large, fast-paced projects that helped me grow technically and professionally. I had the opportunity to learn about field operations, coordination, documentation, safety, and how major projects are managed day to day. There were also several hardworking and knowledgeable people I worked with, especially in the field, who took pride in their work and helped me learn. The experience challenged me and gave me skills that I will carry forward in my career.

Cons

One example that stood out was seeing jobsite resources used in a way that felt inappropriate. During a period when field employees were working 12+ hour days in extreme summer heat, it was observed ice from the jobsite ice machine being used to fill a cooler of beer. That created a perception that leadership priorities were disconnected from the needs of the field. Compensation fairness was another concern. In some cases, it appeared that new hires were starting at higher salaries than employees who had been with the company longer and had more experience. That created frustration and made it feel like loyalty, performance, and field experience were not always valued or rewarded fairly. There were also concerns about inconsistent accountability and the perception of favoritism. At times, it appeared that company policies were not enforced consistently across employees, which hurt trust and morale. Employees were left with the impression that personal relationships with senior supervisors could influence how situations were handled.

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Hensel Phelps Response
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Thank you for your feedback and for sharing your experience. We appreciate your recognition of the learning opportunities and support you received during your time with us. We also value your candid input regarding leadership, employee support, and workplace culture. Feedback like yours helps us identify opportunities for improvement as we strive to foster a respectful, fair, and accountable work environment. We wish you success in your future endeavors and thank you for your contributions to Hensel Phelps.
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