Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,770 total reviews)
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Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,770 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Jacobs 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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8K reviews
1.0
Aug 26, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

They have focus that centers on safety. Certain managers are genuinely nice and care for their people and subcontractors.

Cons

Jacobs frequently fills highly technical positions with unskilled personnel and pays their skilled personnel well below average. This is not obvious until you're neck deep in the work. There are also about 4 levels of reporting so if you have a weekly report, it's going to be scrutinized several times before you ever submit it.

4.0
Aug 25, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good company, Supportive of there employers. You are given the freedom to do your job without them micromanaging you. I enjoyed my time working for Jacobs Technology.

Cons

Little management if at customer site.

1.0
Aug 21, 2013

Lack of professionalisim

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay is solid, pretty much it. The company does have good name value which might help you land something elsewhere.

Cons

Lack of professionalism, procedure, advancement opportunities. Everyone is seen as a mercenary and you are always replaceable. This is particularly the case since the company does not invest in your development. Severe good ol' boys culture.

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