Is NBBJ a good company to work for?

NBBJ has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 309 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 63% of employees would recommend working at NBBJ to a friend and 39% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about NBBJ have been left by employees working as Intern , Architectural Designer and Architect .

Does NBBJ pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NBBJ employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.4 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NBBJ. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NBBJ?

63% of NBBJ employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NBBJ 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.6 for culture and values and 3.7 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NBBJ?

Designer (54) , Architect (21) , Architectural Designer (20) , Intern (11) , Internship (7) , Project Architect (7) , Senior Associate (6) , Associate (5) , Marketing Specialist (5) , Interior Design Intern (4) , Interior Designer (4) , Architect/Designer (3) , Marketing (3) , Project Manager (3) , Senior Interior Designer (3)

What are the pros of working at NBBJ according to real employee reviews?

"Great people and projects for a leading firm." ((in 47 reviews)); "Benefits are good" ((in 15 reviews)); "good projects work life balance" ((in 9 reviews)); "Super flexible and great coworkers" ((in 7 reviews)); "Thursday crits involve beer and food and are always a great opportunity to engage with peers and make our work the best it can be." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at NBBJ according to real employee reviews?

"bad management, like refusing projects" ((in 12 reviews)); "Terrible leadership." ((in 12 reviews)); "Long hours" ((in 6 reviews)); "Little pay increase" ((in 5 reviews)); "At NBBJ, you basically compromise your salary to buy WLB." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about NBBJ layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about NBBJ layoffs and their outlook for job security at NBBJ in 2026.

What are the top reviewed NBBJ locations?

Seattle , New York , Los Angeles , Columbus , Boston , San Francisco , West Seattle , Washington , Portland , Atlanta , Boston

NBBJ reviews

3.8

63% would recommend to a friend

(273 total reviews)

Robert Mankin

55% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

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NBBJ has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 273 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NBBJ 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

273 reviews

5.0

Jan 24, 2016

Great Intern Experience

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Business Outlook

Pros

Had the opportunity to work on a wide variety of tasks. Coworkers were clearly invested in helping me learn and succeed.

Cons

Sometimes it got a little boring without a whole lot of work going on in the office.

4.0

Jan 22, 2016

Mid-level Project Architect

Intermediate architect/designer

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

Lots of talent, though competitive, there is room for advancement if one is more outspoken, entreprenurial or driven. Collaborative and semi-flat organization.

Cons

45-60 hour weeks depending on project and management strategy. Lack of mentorship due to flat organization, must be a self-starter to succeed, which is a pro and a con, depending on ones personality.

5.0

Jan 21, 2016

Innovative Architecture Firm

Junior architect

Recommend

CEO approval

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Pros

The company culture and staff are among the most knowledgeable in the competition, especially in healthcare. Their marketing team is very strong and there are multiple project types to expand a design career. Also, a truly global firm, NBBJ solicits advice and communicates with all offices.

Cons

Needs more work/life balance. No Christmas bonus this year.

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