Poor leadership locally results in a revolving door and poor execution - Superintendent DPR Construction Employee Review

2.0
Oct 12, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Corporate initiatives from the bay area are innovative, healthy, and industry-leading. Great place to hone your soft skills and outside of the box thinking. Many personal development opportunities and encouraged to try new things. Benefit from a wide network of national support, and subsidiary companies to tap resources from. Big name, well-known.

Cons

Local leadership throws all of those "Pros" out the window, and rewards those who can help cover up their mistakes, Non-existent training and development for real building and coordination skills for the jobsite teams, Popularity competitions determine opportunities and how well you will be supported in your role, Your performance will be subjectively judged on anonymous feedback while leadership will refuse to support initiatives that could improve the feedback, Poor support overall for Superintendents and poor leadership from the General Superintendent - this is a PM-led company, not a builder-led company. Committees of people who do not build will rate your level of "kool-aid" as a number on a spreadsheet and decide your pay and opportunities in this manner. You can count on the work/life balance to include only people who sit at a desk. Massive wasteful capital expenditures and office perks are easier to write off on the balance sheet than taking care of people.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work climate, they care about you

Cons

A bit of favoritism / nepotism

5.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

DPR is an outstanding place to work, with a strong people-first culture that truly sets it apart in the construction industry. The company emphasizes collaboration, respect, and continuous improvement, creating an environment where employees feel valued and supported. Leadership is approachable and transparent, and there’s a genuine commitment to developing individuals both professionally and personally. The work itself is engaging and impactful, especially if you enjoy complex, technical, high-quality projects. DPR empowers its teams with trust and autonomy while still providing the resources needed to succeed. There’s also a strong focus on innovation, safety, and doing things the right way, which makes the work feel meaningful. Overall, it’s a great place to build a career, grow your skill set, and be part of a team that takes pride in what they do.

Cons

Fast-paced environment (construction industry in general) may not be for everyone.

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