A Solid Builder But the Quality Of Life Is SubPar - Office Engineer Hensel Phelps Employee Review

3.0
Mar 22, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pay and benefits. The Package and Employee-Owned Stock distribution are unmatched. note the HP unit plan does not kick in until the Project engineer level. Also, note bonuses are not available until the project engineer level. HP puts 15 percent of your BASE not with cost of living. into a 401K. note that this as is with most "free" money is subject to vesting on a 5-year schedule. HP provides 3K into your HSA to help with the high deducible family plan. basic life insurance, cell phone allowance $75 a month, cost of living adjustments which in DC is currently $1800 a month.

Cons

Quality of Life. I know it is construction but I normally work 55- 70 hours a week. I also drive past 5 HP job sites each morning and evening. My current total daily commute is 3 hours a day. This leaves me with little time with my family. Like most things in life, HP is very political. True builders tend to take the sideline. Some people get promoted in 3 years and some get promoted in 5-6 years. Note not everyone is the same but this is a real issue in the organization.

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5.0
Jul 3, 2026
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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.
4.0
Jul 15, 2026
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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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