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 183 reviews)); "Great people to work with and be around" ((in 95 reviews)); "The culture both at work and out of work is great." ((in 49 reviews)); "Good Training" ((in 25 reviews)); "Paid 100% Great Salary" ((in 22 reviews))

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

"Long Hours and very intense" ((in 159 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 96 reviews)); "Expected Long hours and hard (sometimes physical) work." ((in 71 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

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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).

Reviews by job title

968 reviews

4.0

Jun 17, 2026

Caring about work-life balance, but slow promotions

Office engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to work. They care about work-life balance (it comes up a lot).

Cons

4 years min. until your first significant promotion

Hensel Phelps Response

1w

Thank you for taking the time to send us your review. Hensel Phelps firmly believes that our greatest asset is our people. Hensel Phelps utilizes all reviews and takes each one seriously. Hensel Phelps recognizes the importance of work-life balance and is committed to the safety and wellness of our people.

5.0

Jun 7, 2026

Supportive coworkers but expect long hours

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great coworkers, driven project success

Cons

Long hours, project distances from main city hubs.

Hensel Phelps Response

3w

Thank you for taking the time to send us your review. Hensel Phelps firmly believes that our greatest asset is our people. Hensel Phelps is proud to have loyal industry professionals working on our teams and we value our employees and want to thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us,

5.0

May 26, 2026

Great team culture in a demanding industry

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Employee Owned , The People, Builder First Mentality, Types of Projects. I have worked for two other General Contractors and am lucky to have the experience to compare with my time at HP. All GC's do the same thing , They just use different systems, acronyms, and types of projects. The People make the Company!

Cons

Commercial construction is demanding—it’s not for everyone. It requires dedication, commitment, grit, disciplined execution, sometimes making sacrifices, precise coordination, and clear, proactive communication, along with compassion and empathy.

Hensel Phelps Response

3w

We are happy to hear that you enjoy working at Hensel Phelps! Hensel Phelps firmly believes that our greatest asset is our people and is committed to creating a culture of safety. We work hard to make it a great place to work. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us, as well as your many years of valued service.

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