Is Hensel Phelps a good company to work for?

Hensel Phelps has an overall rating of 3.9 out of 5, based on over 1,109 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 1% over the last 12 months. 78% of employees would recommend working at Hensel Phelps to a friend and 83% 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 been stable over the past 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 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hensel Phelps?

Field Engineer (273) , Office Engineer (119) , 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 184 reviews)); "Great people to work with and be around" ((in 91 reviews)); "The pay is good for the area" ((in 53 reviews)); "The culture both at work and out of work is great." ((in 51 reviews)); "Training and great people" ((in 29 reviews))

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

"Long hours and over time" ((in 163 reviews)); "no work life balance" ((in 94 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 21 reviews)); "5. Inconsistent Management: The company has grown so fast it has forced them to systematically promote." ((in 19 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

(970 total reviews)

Bradley A. Jeanneret

94% approve of CEO

83% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.1

Culture & values

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 970 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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970 reviews

2.0

Jun 23, 2022

Not As Diverse

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule Great Benefits Respectable Projects to work on.

Cons

They preach diversity but they are not as diverse. The company feels like a Fraternity or the white 'Boys and Girls' club.

Hensel Phelps Response

4y

Thank you for your review. We take all our feedback seriously and appreciate your thoughts. Hensel Phelps is committed to providing our people with a safe and welcoming work environment. We want all our employees to feel valued and respected , which is why we have established training courses such as our Respectful Workplace training. With one of our core values being diversity, we expect all employees to embrace that core value. We are grateful for your comments.

4.0

May 10, 2022

Great benefits especially for the long term employees

Quality control

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Without a doubt the best benefits for employees especially after about 5 yrs. You are eligible for company provide profit sharing starting in year 1 (@15% of salary to retirement account). Health care is a HSA that company contributes (if you get your physical) most of the amount needed to meet the deductible. Depending on position, you will be eligible for other benefits (which is usually within about 4-6yrs) like car allowance, a company vehicle w/ gas card, bonus, and company shares (which over time can't be touched by other companies).

Cons

As an employee owned company you are expected to work like you own a part of the company....meaning that you do what is needed to make the project/job successful. Sometimes that is working extra hours or doing something not specifically listed in your job description. The hours are longer but in my experience, I think it isn't as much a Hensel Phelps thing as it is an industry thing. I don't know of any large (successful) General Contractor whose people aren't asked to work 50+hours. The company is aware of how important the work/life balance is and have actively made some changes but every project is different.

1.0

May 4, 2022

Employee

Field engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company events are fun

Cons

They will relocate you across the country. No work life balance. Work weekends

Hensel Phelps Response

4y

We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed our events. Hensel Phelps understands that the industry and certain projects can require extra hours which is why we are dedicated to providing our people with a company culture that sets us apart from the rest, as well as a generous benefits package. Thank you for sending us your review, we wish you well in your career!

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