Is Mortenson a good company to work for?

Mortenson has an overall rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on over 856 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 85% of employees would recommend working at Mortenson to a friend and 89% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Mortenson have been left by employees working as Intern , Engineering Intern and Intern - Hourly .

Does Mortenson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Mortenson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Mortenson. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Mortenson?

85% of Mortenson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Mortenson 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Mortenson?

Field Engineer (81) , Project Engineer (51) , Project Manager (36) , Project Engineer II (26) , Engineering Intern (19) , Safety Engineer (19) , Intern (16) , Project Engineer I (16) , Assistant Project Manager (15) , Field Engineer Intern (14) , Laborer (12) , Intern - Hourly (11) , Senior Project Manager (10) , Estimator (9) , Engineer (8)

What are the pros of working at Mortenson according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with" ((in 94 reviews)); "Great benefits and value their employees." ((in 72 reviews)); "Great culture and company values" ((in 66 reviews)); "Pay is good for those in the back half of their careers." ((in 63 reviews)); "Good Leadership shown all around" ((in 24 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Mortenson according to real employee reviews?

"Long hours but that's what you signed up for by getting into this business." ((in 67 reviews)); "No work life balance at all" ((in 41 reviews)); "Long hours are expected of you." ((in 27 reviews)); "Little accountability for bad management" ((in 15 reviews)); "Senior management doesn’t care to listen to issues from the bottom." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Mortenson layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Mortenson layoffs and their outlook for job security at Mortenson in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Mortenson locations?

Minneapolis , Denver , Chicago , Phoenix , Milwaukee , Seattle , Golden Valley , Portland , Salt Lake City , Washington , San Antonio , Eagle Mountain , DeKalb , Mojave , Itasca , Kirkland , Fredericksburg , Chandler , Omaha , Haskell , Guy , Houston , Texas City , Midland , Cedar Rapids , Cedar City , Pantego , Fort Stockton , Saint Paul , Lancaster

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Mortenson reviews

4.3

85% would recommend to a friend

(717 total reviews)

Derek Cunz

97% approve of CEO

89% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.4

Culture & values

4.3

Career opportunities

4.2

Diversity & inclusion

4.2

Compensation and benefits

4.1

Senior management

3.5

Work/Life balance

Mortenson has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 717 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mortenson 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

717 reviews

5.0

Jul 2, 2023

Great company

Safety engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Treated well. Family oriented. Great safety culture.

Cons

Work very long Hours during the week

3.0

Jun 28, 2023

senior estimator

Senior estimator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good pay good benefits good training opportunities

Cons

boys club; little room to move; limited duties

4.0

Jun 20, 2023

Exceeding Expectations - My First Year

Instructional designer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Over the past year, I have witnessed the organization's impressive growth, work environment, and approach to construction projects. My experience has been mostly positive, and I would highly recommend Mortenson to anyone considering joining the team. One of the standout qualities of Mortenson is their dedication to fostering an inclusive and respectful work environment. From my very first day, I felt welcomed by a team that valued and encouraged one another. The company culture emphasizes teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect, which has been instrumental in my personal and professional development. I have been fortunate to work alongside talented and knowledgeable colleagues who have helped me enhance my skill set. My time at Mortenson has been incredibly fulfilling, and I am grateful for the opportunities I have had so far. I look forward to continuing to grow and succeed with this fantastic organization.

Cons

Working in the construction industry can be demanding, and at times, team members must stretch their capabilities to meet deadlines.

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