Is Hensel Phelps a good company to work for?

Hensel Phelps has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,107 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Hensel Phelps to a friend and 82% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Hensel Phelps have been left by employees working as Project Superintendent , Field Engineer Intern and Area Superintendent .

Does Hensel Phelps pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hensel Phelps employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hensel Phelps. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hensel Phelps?

78% of Hensel Phelps employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hensel Phelps 3.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 4.2 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hensel Phelps?

Field Engineer (273) , Office Engineer (118) , Project Engineer (93) , Area Superintendent (42) , Intern (35) , Project Manager (30) , Field Engineer Intern (18) , Field/Office Engineer (18) , Safety Engineer (14) , Lead Estimator (11) , Operations Intern (11) , Project Superintendent (11) , Engineer (10) , Internship (9) , Manager (8)

What are the pros of working at Hensel Phelps according to real employee reviews?

"The benefits are great but it's even better to know that you're working around a group of equally dedicated people." ((in 191 reviews)); "Great people to work with and be around" ((in 96 reviews)); "The culture both at work and out of work is great." ((in 50 reviews)); "The pay is good for the area" ((in 48 reviews)); "Training and great people" ((in 28 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hensel Phelps according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours and over time" ((in 162 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 94 reviews)); "Expected Long hours and hard (sometimes physical) work." ((in 72 reviews)); "It's due to upper management (VP,OP,GS,PM,PS) encouraging the staff during meetings, to increase HP's overall score due to a low rating that they have been receiving." ((in 22 reviews)); "5. Inconsistent Management: The company has grown so fast it has forced them to systematically promote." ((in 20 reviews))

What are employees saying about Hensel Phelps layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Hensel Phelps layoffs and their outlook for job security at Hensel Phelps in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Hensel Phelps locations?

Denver , Phoenix , Los Angeles , Austin , Irvine , Honolulu , Washington , Orlando , San Francisco , Tysons Corner , San Diego , San Jose , Seattle , Houston , Nashville , Tampa , El Paso , Greeley , Dallas , Sacramento , Chandler , Colorado Springs , Cheyenne , Fort Collins , Galveston , Pleasanton , Pensacola , SeaTac , Bethesda , Jacksonville

Hensel Phelps reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(968 total reviews)

Bradley A. Jeanneret

93% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Career opportunities

4.1

Culture & values

4.1

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Compensation and benefits

3.7

Senior management

3.0

Work/Life balance

Hensel Phelps has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 968 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hensel Phelps employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

968 reviews

5.0

Oct 22, 2025

Great company!

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits! Opportunity for advancement with performance. Opportunity to innovate in a company that’s leading innovation.

Cons

Long hours Relocation typically required - although it leads to advancement opportunities

Hensel Phelps Response

7mo

We are happy to hear that you enjoy working at Hensel Phelps! As you mention, we are invested in the growth of our employees, which is why we provide over 400 training courses of all types. Hensel Phelps firmly believes that our greatest asset is our people and is committed to creating a culture of safety. Thank you for taking the time to send us your review.

4.0

Oct 15, 2025

Good company

Vdc engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Cohesive Team, good management, transparent leadership. Benefits are above industry standards. Lots of opportunity for upward advancement.

Cons

Management varies greatly by project/region. Pay is less than other companies. Time commitment can be very high. Staff is generally very young and inexperienced.

Hensel Phelps Response

8mo

Thank you for providing us with such a thoughtful review! As you mention, Hensel Phelps is dedicated to providing our people with the best benefits in the industry such as a fully covered health plan, a significant unmatched percentage to one’s 401K and more. We continue to hire and promote the best candidate which supports the growth of our company and our industry. Thank you for providing us with your feedback!

4.0

Oct 15, 2025

Nice Construction Company

Lead estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Nice salary package and overall benefits.

Cons

Lot of travel and time on road.

Hensel Phelps Response

8mo

Thank you for providing us with such a thoughtful review! As you mention, Hensel Phelps is dedicated to providing our people with the best benefits in the industry such as a fully covered health plan, a significant unmatched percentage to one’s 401K and more. We appreciate your feedback.

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