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
4.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

NYC office has been less close-knit without original partners. Job satisfaction is generally still very high. Clients just give really good hour budgets for us. Work-life balance is extremely good. I haven't tried applying to another office but there's a lot of opportunities as long as you like the right cities for your discipline.

Cons

NYC office is kinda low-tech, at least in all the disciplines I work with. We just do a lot of repetitive stuff without relevant software.

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Salas O'Brien Response
2w
[From Darin Anderson, CEO] Thank you for this review and for sharing your perspective. What you describe about balance and job satisfaction is exactly the experience we want for every team member. Mike and Erik are still very much engaged as leaders in the NYC office. They care tremendously for the practice and I have great confidence and trust in Neville. We also know the importance of giving all team members a clear path for growth, whether that's branching out into a new type of role or building new skills. There's value in our reach across North America, and I encourage you to explore what's available in other locations or disciplines if it means finding the right long-term fit. Growth also comes from how we work. Helping team members get up to speed on AI, automation, and technology and apply it in smart, practical ways is a big focus, so our people can spend less time on repetitive work and more time where their expertise matters most. We offer Impact Academy courses, Revit automation training, and a new AI Platform, which I encourage you to explore. We also just hired Wade as our SVP Data and AI and he is working with our teams to develop our tools for better outcomes for our clients. This includes how to deliver more efficiently and lessen mundane or repetitive tasks and many others. If you have ideas, please engage him and others. Thank you for all you bring to the team. Please let me know if there’s ever anything I can do to support you—my door is always open.
5.0
Jun 8, 2026
Recommend
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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!
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