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Kleinfelder

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Kleinfelder reviews

3.1

44% would recommend to a friend

(527 total reviews)
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Louis Armstrong

51% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.1

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Culture & values

3.0

Career opportunities

2.6

Senior management

Kleinfelder has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 527 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Kleinfelder 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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Reviews by job title

527 reviews
4.0
Jan 24, 2018

A lot to like!

Project manager
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Pros

Kleinfelder is an extremely diversified A/E/C firm that offers a lot of opportunity for growth in a variety of technical fields. It is a growth-oriented organization that is looking to take on bigger, more complex challenges, while maintaining its roots as a client-oriented, local organization. The firm's recent reorganization into geographic divisions has significantly improved the firm's responsiveness, adaptability and agility.

Cons

The firm is a bit conservative with hiring practices and investment into pushing new technical frontiers.

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Kleinfelder Response
8y
Thank you for spending a few minutes to provide a review. You comments regarding your experience with the reorganization is very helpful and appreciated. Thank you again!
5.0
Jan 23, 2018

Excellent clients, plenty of opportunities

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I have been an engineer at Kleinfelder for nearly 5 years. Here are my observations of the company so far: Overall: - Many great clients in diversified and emerging markets - Strong group of talented people across the US, Canada, and Australia - Strong reputation for solving complex problems and providing outstanding client service - Large enough firm to go after large, complex, and interesting projects, but small enough that people don't get lost or pigeon-holed in their careers. Personal: - I have had the opportunity to work on many interesting projects around the company. It is easy to network with staff in other offices to stay busy when the local office is slow, or to become more engaged in the type of work I like to do. - My "chain of command" is very supportive, and I always feel like they make sure I get the support I need both professionally and personally - There seems to be an increasing focus on cutting red tape and reducing bureaucracy, which has made things much smoother and more efficient lately. I rarely feel like the company gets in the way of the work. - Most of the time I feel like if I need something, I get it, whether it is time off, a piece of software, a new computer, etc. The company seems dedicated to providing us with the tools to succeed. - I have several mentors within the company who are always willing to lend an ear or give advice - The new divisional structure seems to be working well. In my own experience, the company is improving every day in its goal to connect the BEST people to its projects, not just the local people who might need billable hours. This is a two-edged sword because if you're bright, capable, and you can get things done on time and within budget, you will be in demand by likeminded peers. If not, well... - Whether I work from home or the office, no one hassles me as long as I get my work done. My time and "location" are pretty darn flexible, which is huge for me. - Overall I am really happy to work where I work with the people I work with and the projects I get to work on every day.

Cons

- Not really a con per se, but the company will probably not give you the compensation you don't ask for. I hate asking for more raises, but to the company's credit, I have received every raise I have reluctantly asked for. In my experience, as long as you can demonstrate value, they will pay you accordingly. - Healthcare costs. Again, probably more universal these days, but it just keeps going up, and up, an up. - Not a lot of flexibility with retirement options. The 401k match is OK, but there could be a better match or perhaps alternative options to the 401k. - Not a clear "promotion path" on the technical side like there is on the project management side. I feel the Company has lost a little bit of its focus on technical staff the last few years and has been focusing a little heavily on PM and BD, but I get the sense the higher-ups are aware of this and trying to make changes.

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Kleinfelder Response
8y
Thank you for the detailed review, we appreciate the time you spent outlining your experience. This information is helpful to us as well as others considering Kleinfelder as an employer. Thank you!
2.0
Jan 15, 2018

Schedule:(

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Nice fellow employees who are helpful

Cons

Schedule unpredictable, every day every week. Impossible to have plans

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Kleinfelder Response
8y
We appreciate your feedback and the time you spent offering this review. We value receiving information about the pros and the cons to working for Kleinfelder. Based off your feedback, we would encourage you to speak with your manager, office leadership or your HR Business Partner about your concerns with your schedule.
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