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Whiting-Turner

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Great general contracting company to work for but it comes at a cost. - Senior Field Engineer Whiting-Turner Employee Review

5.0
Feb 2, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

-family culture at work and off hours -competitive -pension plan -company stock options that allow you to save a percentage for 15-30 years. You can request to take up to 50% of offered shares out (have to wait 13 months to get the cash) at $30 a share, typically are offered 1000 shares and grow every other year. -great health care plans -gas card after first promotion -company events -opportunity to travel the USA -end of the year company profit sharing checks that grow as you grow in the company. -401k plan (no match)

Cons

-work life balance is never guaranteed in this industry. -if you’re young you get shafted with horrible hours and working weekends with no compensation. -the company culture is different in different regions of the US, some great people to work for and others that are terrible with people. -you have to travel cross country to make any real money. -low pay for the amount of stress you have to deal with. -too many trainings for field staff that take away precious time spent in the field where supervision needs to be at all times. -WT expects all employees to individually accomplish the work load equivalent to a team of 5 people. -burnout comes quick if you’re on a $100mil+ job. -trial by fire mind set -company is growing too fast

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5.0
Jun 26, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits are great. People you are surrounded with are the best benefit.

Cons

Commute (comes with the industry). Demanding portions of the project will eat up your work/life balance if you let it.

5.0
May 24, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company has great leadership scattered between the different offices. The pay can be really good if you are a top performer, which just is through effort and giving your all to the job. It's a company that I was able to believe and follow the leadership and have lasting mentorships spanning a decade even after leaving. It is a company that I saw adapt and change over my time there. The changes were always an effort to make it better for the employee while maintaining a profitable business. I saw them listen to complaints and desires of employees and bring changes into action. It is a large company, so things take time, but I first hand saw changes. Also, if you talk about your long term life goals, have patience, are a good employee, they will help you reach your goals. Health care benefits are great too.

Cons

Construction can be a tiring industry. Long hours, tough days sometimes filled with emotions from trying to get the project moving forward. But my leadership was always understanding of this. They recognize and reward directly and indirectly the effort and work you put in. The golden handcuffs of the stocks is a downside. Living in expensive areas can be tough

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