Jacobs reviews

4.0

82% 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
Aug 25, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Good company, Supportive of there employers. You are given the freedom to do your job without them micromanaging you. I enjoyed my time working for Jacobs Technology.

Cons

Little management if at customer site.

1.0
Aug 21, 2013

Lack of professionalisim

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The pay is solid, pretty much it. The company does have good name value which might help you land something elsewhere.

Cons

Lack of professionalism, procedure, advancement opportunities. Everyone is seen as a mercenary and you are always replaceable. This is particularly the case since the company does not invest in your development. Severe good ol' boys culture.

4.0
Aug 20, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Jacobs Technology is a company who realizes that its employees are its best attribute. As a contracting company, they actively recruit and hire subject matter experts across a widely diverse range of skill sets. Jacobs is also very good to retain its best employees even through contractural term limitations. Jacobs has one of the best Safety cultures of any company, utilizing its "Beyond Zero" concept.

Cons

The nature of the business itself - a contracting company. Contracts have limits, which may mean short-term employment opportunities for some. Many policies and procedures related to management and leadership training are outdated.

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