Populous reviews

3.6

70% would recommend to a friend

(185 total reviews)
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Bruce Miller

71% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Populous has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 185 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Populous 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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185 reviews
5.0
Jan 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's great coming back to a company where people are proud of the work they do. With-in such a niche market, we make a huge impact on a global scale. We have people on our team who are the best in the game and their knowledge is invaluable. From a culture perspective, I LOVE coming into work. I've been here over two years and I've never had the Sunday Blues. My teammates all over the country are fun, smart and supportive. I've never felt so valued. It's nice to be part of an organization that lifts up every team member. As soon as I joined the team, I was given the trust and flexibility to shape my role into something that truly utilizes my strengths and adds value to the team and functions I support. With so many training opportunities and various team and leadership platforms, I've been able to identify and develop skills that I never knew existed.

Cons

The organizational structure is complicated and hard to grasp. Understanding reporting lines across project teams and market sectors can get confusing.

3.0
Jan 20, 2026

Salary Comp

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great projects and great health benefits

Cons

Not clear on how to climb within the company and who to go to to advocate for higher pay

4.0
Jan 17, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Motivating work global large sport

Cons

Long hours hard to get to

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