Jacobs reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(7,774 total reviews)
avatar

Bob Pragada

90% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Jacobs has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 7,774 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).

Reviews by job title

8K reviews
4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

big company and good support if need it

Cons

up and down workload. Brand is just a brand and actually a big difference when you are an employee

4.0
Mar 26, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Global Exposure: IFRS/US GAAP compliance, multinational projects. Tech-Driven: SAP/Oracle ERP, automation tools. Career Growth: Certifications (CPA, SAP), leadership roles. Stability: Fortune 500 reputation, competitive benefits (401k, insurance). Networking: Cross-functional teams, international offices

Cons

High Pressure: Zero-error tolerance, tight deadlines (monthly/quarterly closing). Regulatory Maze: Constantly changing IRS/SEC/SOX rules. Repetitive Tasks: Routine AP/AR processes, data entry. Time Zones: Coordination with EMEA/APAC teams. Competition: High bar for promotions in corporate HQ.

Viewing 493 - 495 of 7,774 Reviews

Glassdoor has 8,817 Jacobs reviews submitted anonymously by Jacobs employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Jacobs is right for you.