Clayco reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(219 total reviews)
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Anthony Johnson

91% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

Clayco has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 219 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Clayco 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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219 reviews
1.0
Apr 27, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The compensation is great and they do pay you quite well. They take care of your housing and travel costs fairly generously.

Cons

They are very old school. They focus on the number of hours you are on the jobsite instead of the quality of your work and output. Also, there is a very toxic culture. I've only been here 2 years but the things I've experienced have been shocking. My previous company was also a general contractor but they were much more professional. They also expect you to work at least 10 hours per day and don't appreciate it, but always complain if you leave early or arrive late. Expect to work 7:00 am (best case) to 5:00 pm (best case) everyday. Sometimes it can be work, but most of the times it's due to a lack of efficient processes, overworking people, and meetings. You are expected to close the gates so you have to stay until the very last construction worker leaves. Also, it's impossible to take your PTO and even when you do people complain and make you feel guilty about it. I would only work here if you need some extra money to pay off debt.

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Clayco Response
3y
To do iconic projects, you have to do iconic things. You have to put the work in to win. Only winning teams get recognized for their success. In our industry, the days can be long, but the reward is great, and it is not for everyone. Best of luck to you in your future endeavors. Thank you for sharing about your personal experience with us.
2.0
Jul 2, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay above average - but that is to deal with the high degree of turnover and toxic culture.

Cons

The gossip queens on West side of 13 and front desk

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Clayco Response
4y
While we appreciate a variety of perspectives, Clayco does not influence and has never influenced the reviews on this open forum. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors!
2.0
Jul 1, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

This is a company with a lot of potential and good ideas

Cons

Lack of communication, upper management don't talk to mid management. In the Chicago office they have an executive assistant and she feels she is everybody's boss, she is just an arrogant person whose boss gave her some power and she uses it only to pamper and protect her "buddies" in the office.

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