Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,764 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

68% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,764 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
1.0
Oct 31, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good clients, big projects, different offices located throughout the country. Ability to add extra resources when needed to ramp up for increased work.

Cons

Constant employee turnover in Project Controls of large transportation project. Management created a toxic work environment, and despite multiple people complaining to HR, problem was ignored. Very unprofessional environment where intimidation, yelling and screaming at junior people occurred frequently for no reason. Despite numerous issues raised, issues were ignored and went uncorrected by senior leaders.

3.0
May 25, 2016

Senior Manager

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great colleagues. International scope, lots of opportunities for those willing to travel and work on project assignments. Strong safety culture.

Cons

Poor benefits - just not competitive. Operates like a job shop - no security whatsoever. If you don't have a billable assignment, out the door. Old boys club.

1.0
Apr 6, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Confused...but it is not looking good for a lot of us.

Cons

HR many have many good people in Pasadena - but what is going to happen to all of these good people when Jacobs moves to Texas - or elsewhere? The new executive management has been breaking down Jacobs to turn it into something no one will recognize. Before phrasing how good we are in Pasadena, truthfully address the white elephant.

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