Pros
-Excellent connections with the DC real estate market -Well diversified portfolio including many wholly owned subsidiaries operating under different company names in different sectors. Opportunities to move within groups -Offices throughout the nation including Florida, Texas, and California -Clark University is the best new employee development program of any construction company -High profile jobs, people will know what you are talking about when you build a stadium, convention center, etc. -Great resume booster, after 3-5 years you can expect a monthly call or email from a recruiter
Cons
-Management is top heavy (Many VP's and above) -Operations can have long hours and weekend work -There is no clear connection between effort/performance and advancement within the company -Support workforce has limited opportunities for advancement unless upper level managers leave -Operations workforce answers to a a new executive and VP on each project, easy to get lost in the shuffle -Very loose and informal review and development process, staff and management are well aware that there is no link between review and promotions/compensation