Salas O'Brien reviews

4.1

80% would recommend to a friend

(173 total reviews)
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Darin Anderson

95% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Salas O'Brien has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 173 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Salas O'Brien 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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173 reviews
5.0
Jul 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company has great management, and is employee owned so it feels like you are truly contributing to how successful each year is.

Cons

Work life balance can be challenging at times, mostly due to the industry rather than the company.

5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great team. Highly independent. Caring leadership.

Cons

Pay is lower than many companies.

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Salas O'Brien Response
2w
[From Darin Anderson, CEO] I appreciate you posting this. Our team members and leaders are what make Salas O'Brien special, giving individuals room to grow and flex their expertise while being supported every step of the way. On pay, we look at compensation as part of a broader total rewards picture, with competitive salary, strong benefits, and employee-ownership opportunities adding real value. Thank you for your feedback and for all you do. Awesome is what we continue to strive for!
5.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working for Salas O'Brien offers a lot of positives, including flexibility that supports a healthy work-life balance and allows employees to manage their responsibilities effectively. The company provides strong growth potential through opportunities for professional development, learning new skills, and career advancement. The benefits package is another major advantage. One of the biggest strengths is the team culture, with knowledgeable and supportive coworkers who create a collaborative work environment. In addition, the variety of projects provides valuable experience and keeps the work engaging,

Cons

No cons at this time.

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Salas O'Brien Response
2w
[From Darin Anderson, CEO] This sure makes me smile! Ten-plus years in, and you're still describing exactly what we hope every team member experiences: flexibility that respects your life outside of work, real growth opportunities, strong benefits, and a team that lifts each other up. That collaborative culture you mention is something I take seriously, and the variety of meaningful projects is what keeps this work interesting for all of us. We're never done getting better, but comments like this tell me we're building in the right areas. Thank you for your continued trust in us and for all you do to move us forward.
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