Jacobs reviews

4.0

82% would recommend to a friend

(7,786 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 7,786 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 Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

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8K reviews
2.0
Feb 26, 2015

A very political workplace

Recommend
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Pros

Good pay, overtime, flexible schedule.

Cons

Health Insurance is a nightmare and it is ridiculously expensive. 401k does not apply to you on your first year of employment. So many "Blonde Girls" hired recently as new grad hiring which is very weird and shows some personal interests from department managers. Very political place, no matter how incompetent someone is, if he or she talks loudly in cubicle she or he will never be laid off. This is absolutely true. There is a person that 80 percent of the time she is over the phone gossiping with friends so loudly that everyone in isle can hear her. Guess what, in a consultancy company that clients pay you based on hours you work, many hardwork and efficient fellows were laid off but that person is still enjoying her time in Jacobs. Some employees, especially young, are abused in some groups with crazy work pressure imposed by bipolar middle managements to produce more results leading to bonus for middle and upper management. They don't care about your depression and dignity even though they claim "Employees are our biggest assets". One of high level managers, is unbelievably rude with young employees. If you want to talk to her about a situation, when you go to her office after you set an appointment with her, she stares at your eyes and says "WHAT DO YOU WANT?" like you regret why you humiliate yourself by wanting talk to her.

1.0
Feb 16, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Was able to obtain a security clearance

Cons

no chance for upward mobility, terrible management, company preaches safety and employee care but will not attempt to go to battle for you with the union.

1.0
Feb 16, 2015

Average company but employee morale is sinking fast

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Company is agreeable to flex time and telecommuting when possible. Interaction between local employees is generally good.

Cons

There is a lot of talk about sharing processes/ideas between groups but it always comes down to "we do it better here." Morale is low and sinking because company treats employees as "assets" not people. Company motto is "Culture of caring" but it is just (and only) that - a motto.

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