Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,774 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,774 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs 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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8K reviews
2.0
Jun 11, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

As a government contractor you frequently get many government benefits such as Alternative Work Schedule, government or "bank" holidays, and and access to some government only locations/benefits. Being a government contractor makes for a relaxed work environment.

Cons

Emphasis on "safety" for IT workers is irrelevant at best, idiotic at worst. Managers are incompetent and unable to adequately manage their projects and employees. Many employees are overworked on overtime, while others lie fallow. Emphasis on bread and circuses rather than career improvement. Networking and knowledge sharing is non-existent. Training coordinator is horrible. Acts as if training is to be doled out stingily and with great suspicion. "Safety Minutes" for desk jockeys is a waste of time.

1.0
Dec 10, 2025

Rewards the Wrong Qualities

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It’s okay work life balance

Cons

Everything else is a con

1.0
Aug 31, 2024

Would not recommend if looking for professional growth

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting projects but not much else

Cons

Senior management including the VP of Jacobs CMS (JSC) and Director of Engineering turn a blind eye to hostile work environments, they promote a bully and harassment culture, and allow project managers and mid level line managers to demean their employees.

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