Is Zachry Group a good company to work for?

Zachry Group has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 713 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has increased by 3% over the last 12 months. 72% of employees would recommend working at Zachry Group to a friend and 60% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Zachry Group have been left by employees working as Laborer , Electrician and Planner .

Does Zachry Group pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Zachry Group employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Zachry Group. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Zachry Group?

72% of Zachry Group employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Zachry Group 3.4 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Zachry Group?

Pipefitter (18) , Electrician (11) , Laborer (10) , Planner (10) , Engineer (8) , Boilermaker (7) , General Foreman (7) , Project Manager (7) , Scaffold Builder (7) , General Laborer (6) , Material Handler (6) , Mechanical Engineer (6) , Welder (6) , Crane Operator (5) , Intern - Hourly (5)

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

"because i like and good pay" ((in 64 reviews)); "Lots of work and good people" ((in 51 reviews)); "Good benefits and vacation policy" ((in 36 reviews)); "Great environment and culture" ((in 25 reviews)); "Good safety" ((in 11 reviews))

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

"long hours and working in bad weather conditions at times" ((in 12 reviews)); "Leadership is toxic and very unprofessional." ((in 8 reviews)); "Some managers don’t subscribe to the Zachry culture as well as others" ((in 8 reviews)); "There is No work life balance" ((in 7 reviews)); "Upper management and other groups do not visit like they used to share information and see what it is like in our shoes." ((in 7 reviews))

What are employees saying about Zachry Group layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Zachry Group locations?

San Antonio , Freeport , Houston , Port Arthur , Beaumont , Downers Grove , Sabine Pass , Corpus Christi , Charlotte , Channelview , Orange , Omaha , Port Sulphur , Chicago , Amarillo , Baytown , Old Ocean , Pasadena , Sweeny , New Orleans , Sabine , Soda Springs , Norco , Juliette , Tulsa , Nederland , Denver , Stonington , Baton Rouge , Geismar

Zachry Group reviews

3.7

72% would recommend to a friend

(651 total reviews)

John B. Zachry

78% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

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Zachry Group has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 651 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zachry Group 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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651 reviews

1.0

Feb 15, 2018

Managers are placed to over see not to be rude and put down other employees.

Employee relations

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

If you work with the right people it can be a good work environment however, the company is known for having mean and unprofessional management.

Cons

“Mean girl” vibes in every department. A lot of fake people much like high school. It’s not run like a corporate company that wants to build leaders. They try to keep new people down.

3.0

Aug 14, 2014

My experience at Zachry has been a rewarding – but bumpy venture for more than twenty years…

Construction supervisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Zachry's safety culture rates above all others in the construction industry and has been recognized for their safety nationwide…

Cons

I cannot get anyone within Zachry to define or recommend an academic path specific upper managemnet; appears that it isn't what you - but rather who know... I guess it hard for someone to define or recommend something if you donot know anything;-)

1.0

Jan 5, 2025

Not the company it used to be

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Was once a great company and has potential to return to prominence- if they can get out of their own way.

Cons

- Bankrupt and can’t pay their bills. - Vendors won’t do business with them; basic necessities to run projects have to be purchased on credit cards. - True employee appreciation and gratitude is non-existent. Achieving the company’s highest award or reaching other significant milestones (such as 100 years) are celebrated with cold shrimp po-boys and soggy french fries. - Benefits such as health insurance are expensive and mediocre at best. - Countless mid to high level employees have left the company in the last year due to current climate, frustrations with the direction of the company, and dismal outlook. - Dictatorial senior leadership with an emphasis on micromanagement. - Lack of customer engagement and visibility by regional and corporate leadership (unless of course you happen to be a high profile customer).

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Managers are placed to over see not to be rude and put down other employees.

My experience at Zachry has been a rewarding – but bumpy venture for more than twenty years…

Not the company it used to be

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