McKinstry reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(379 total reviews)

Dean Allen

89% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

McKinstry has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 379 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The McKinstry 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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379 reviews
1.0
Oct 23, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

There are some great people to work with, and the hybrid schedule can be convenient—though depending on the location, they may require you to be in the office more often.

Cons

I wouldn’t touch this company with a ten-foot pole!!! Internally, it’s super inefficient and confusing. Their training is nonexistent, at least in sales, and as a company that focuses on sustainability, they do not follow through on their actions. - Lack of management - Sales commission is WAY below what was mentioned when I joined - They are in the stone ages when it comes to technology—they barely use Salesforce and have no other platforms for sales besides Excel and Word documents - They still physically print out paper for customers to sign in some cases instead of using DocuSign or another digital alternative - Lack of direction, with people in all sorts of departments giving their input and telling you what to do - High turnover; I think 5–6 people left within a year in my region - High tension between different departments, and some don’t work well together - Leadership has been there for 20+ years and does not take kindly to change or implement improvements—especially in tech—and when they do, it takes years - Overall, this place is stuck in the past with no clear direction or accountability. If you value growth, structure, or innovation, look elsewhere. - PTO is below indutry average and if you take time off people give you a hrad time

5.0
Oct 20, 2025

Review for McKinstry

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working with McKinstry has been an outstanding experience from start to finish. Their team brings a rare combination of technical expertise, innovative thinking, and genuine commitment to sustainability. Whether it’s engineering design, energy performance contracting, or facility optimization, McKinstry consistently delivers high-quality results and clear communication at every stage.

Cons

Given the company’s broad range of services and deep expertise, internal coordination across large teams can sometimes feel complex.

4.0
Oct 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Diversified offerings allow for stability. Privately held company where ownership truly lives their values and has a strong sense of community. Cautiously innovative.

Cons

A privately-held construction and fabrication company comes with a few constraints: upside to compensation is fine but limited by the fundamentals of the industry, and modest opportunities for cross-company transfers. Many public sector clients of McKinstry can be cumbersome partners.

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