Good, but still working things out - Project Manager Salas O'Brien Employee Review

4.0
Feb 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Staff is highly dedicated and talented. Mentorship is highly encouraged and pay is aligned with the industry. Access to good projects throughout the country, with some overseas projects when they come up. Huge opportunity for growth.

Cons

Processes and information shared within the larger organization as well as in the branch office is still working as if it's in the late 90's/early 2000's. Some managers think it's ok to yell at staff which is tolerated. If you're into bro culture, this place is for you.

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Salas O'Brien Response
1y
[From Darin Anderson, CEO] I appreciate your feedback and agree—our continued growth has created exciting opportunities, bringing impactful projects across the country and around the world. This expansion not only strengthens our business but also opens new paths for our team members to develop and thrive. At the same time, we take great pride in fostering a culture of respect, open dialogue, and strong leadership. If anyone is being spoken to in a way that is demeaning or disrespectful, that is simply not acceptable. Respect, integrity, and leading through actions—not just words—are fundamental to who we are. Anything less does not align with our values. You’ve likely heard me speak about my commitment to building a workplace where people can grow both personally and professionally. Disagreements are natural, but they must lead to constructive conversations, not negative ones. If you’ve experienced otherwise, I encourage you to reach out to either HR or myself or another leader. A culture of trust and open communication is essential, and I appreciate your feedback as we continue strengthening that foundation.

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5.0
Jul 22, 2026
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Pros

The company has great management, and is employee owned so it feels like you are truly contributing to how successful each year is.

Cons

Work life balance can be challenging at times, mostly due to the industry rather than the company.

4.0
Jun 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

NYC office has been less close-knit without original partners. Job satisfaction is generally still very high. Clients just give really good hour budgets for us. Work-life balance is extremely good. I haven't tried applying to another office but there's a lot of opportunities as long as you like the right cities for your discipline.

Cons

NYC office is kinda low-tech, at least in all the disciplines I work with. We just do a lot of repetitive stuff without relevant software.

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Salas O'Brien Response
2w
[From Darin Anderson, CEO] Thank you for this review and for sharing your perspective. What you describe about balance and job satisfaction is exactly the experience we want for every team member. Mike and Erik are still very much engaged as leaders in the NYC office. They care tremendously for the practice and I have great confidence and trust in Neville. We also know the importance of giving all team members a clear path for growth, whether that's branching out into a new type of role or building new skills. There's value in our reach across North America, and I encourage you to explore what's available in other locations or disciplines if it means finding the right long-term fit. Growth also comes from how we work. Helping team members get up to speed on AI, automation, and technology and apply it in smart, practical ways is a big focus, so our people can spend less time on repetitive work and more time where their expertise matters most. We offer Impact Academy courses, Revit automation training, and a new AI Platform, which I encourage you to explore. We also just hired Wade as our SVP Data and AI and he is working with our teams to develop our tools for better outcomes for our clients. This includes how to deliver more efficiently and lessen mundane or repetitive tasks and many others. If you have ideas, please engage him and others. Thank you for all you bring to the team. Please let me know if there’s ever anything I can do to support you—my door is always open.
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