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3.3

58% would recommend to a friend

(1,181 total reviews)
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Jacqueline Hinman

56% approve of CEO

34% positive business outlook

CH2M has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 1,181 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The CH2M employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Servicios de construcción, reparación y mantenimiento industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0
Dec 11, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Still many staff, those that are looked at as a number the 95% as Jacque and the other "leaders" refer to in the propaganda speeches aka roundtables (not those who hold the top sector leadership positions) who care about the company and their coworkers (globally not just in the US). Offers a good work life balance, fair pay and benefits. Offices and opportunities all over the world for those that want to own their careers.

Cons

Those in Sr Management and Leadership positions, especially the CEO. All the company is focused on is the result ($) and not the why (people). Recent reorganization now has 1 manager for every 70 people and they are trying to have staff believe that this is better for their career development (how bad was a 10/1 ratio) that you have now gone to a 70/1 ratio? The CEO, Jacque, has had 5 strategies in 5 years....there has been an outside investment of 300M (how close we were to actually not making payroll), purchase of a company in an industry that was already dead (Terra - Oil&Gas) and a stock price that has tanked (oh yes, 3rd quarter announcement is a month and a half behind plan and it was filed with the SEC that it likely won't be announced till the end of January because of an audit). It's time for the top 5 levels of management to be put to pasture and let them graze on the millions of dollars they've taken from the bank accounts of the staff.

2.0
Dec 9, 2016

Could be better managed

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good opportunities for those who know the right people. Friendly colleagues. Supportive of home working and flexible hours. Milk for your coffee is free in some offices.

Cons

Poor communication. Lack of feedback, support, training or clear career paths. Promotions and pay increases are awarded inconsistently.

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CH2M Response
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Thanks for your comment! We understand what you’re saying. Communication is a key priority for us and we’re communicating with a greater frequency than ever before. We hope you’ll participate in our quarterly Stockholder calls and sign up to receive real-time email alerts on the CH2M Investor Relations site. We’re also working closely with the Managers of Talent and Managers of Projects — two new roles in the company — to map career journeys. It’s a key focus of our Client-centric Operating Model, so please stay tuned and look for more information in the coming months.
4.0
Dec 6, 2016

Great Company Stuggling

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Invested leadership, development of employees, amazing projects

Cons

Too many acquisitions too fast, none of them a great fit with existing culture. Changes in leadership presents the usual challenges. Hope they can turn things around - have heard they're divesting.

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