Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,775 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 7,775 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
4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

big company and good support if need it

Cons

up and down workload. Brand is just a brand and actually a big difference when you are an employee

4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global Exposure: IFRS/US GAAP compliance, multinational projects. Tech-Driven: SAP/Oracle ERP, automation tools. Career Growth: Certifications (CPA, SAP), leadership roles. Stability: Fortune 500 reputation, competitive benefits (401k, insurance). Networking: Cross-functional teams, international offices

Cons

High Pressure: Zero-error tolerance, tight deadlines (monthly/quarterly closing). Regulatory Maze: Constantly changing IRS/SEC/SOX rules. Repetitive Tasks: Routine AP/AR processes, data entry. Time Zones: Coordination with EMEA/APAC teams. Competition: High bar for promotions in corporate HQ.

5.0
Mar 25, 2025

Good Culture

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Emphasis on Safety, diverse projects and teams, large scale project opportunities

Cons

Can be behind the times with digital tools, and too many independent working platforms

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