Does Pape-Dawson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pape-Dawson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pape-Dawson. This rating has improved by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pape-Dawson?

82% of Pape-Dawson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pape-Dawson 4.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.4 for culture and values and 4.1 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Pape-Dawson?

Engineer (21) , Project Manager (15) , Project Engineer (8) , Intern (7) , Engineer I (6) , Engineer III (6) , Engineer Intern (5) , CAD Technician (4) , Civil Engineer (4) , Designer (4) , Engineer 1 (4) , Engineer II (3) , Engineer IV (3) , Engineering Intern (3) , Civil EIT (2)

What are the pros of working at Pape-Dawson according to real employee reviews?

"Great benefits (free medical)" ((in 19 reviews)); "The people there are great to talk to and August fundraisers are fun" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 14 reviews)); "Project managers are experienced in civil design and very familiar with the codes and regulations pertinent to their fields." ((in 6 reviews)); "Super friendly work environment and extremely helpful employees for interns learning Civil Engineering softwares." ((in 5 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Pape-Dawson according to real employee reviews?

"no mentoring, poor management, no schedule flexibility, not allowed to listen to music with earbuds, hard to move up" ((in 7 reviews)); "Some of the newly hired senior managers don't understand the dynamic of Texas, much less San Antonio." ((in 6 reviews)); "Not much work / life balance" ((in 3 reviews)); "performing employees were repeatedly expected to carry disproportionate responsibility instead of being supported by resilient systems, empowered leadership, succession planning, and clear operational processes and effective communication." ((in 3 reviews))

What are employees saying about Pape-Dawson layoffs in 2026?

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

What are the top reviewed Pape-Dawson locations?

San Antonio , Austin , Houston , Fort Worth , Plano , Dallas , New Braunfels , Nashville , Dawson , Marietta

Pape-Dawson reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(173 total reviews)

Trey Dawson

99% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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Pape-Dawson has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 173 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Pape-Dawson 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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173 reviews

5.0

Sep 20, 2024

Family company

Sr. designer/drafter

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fun events, good company culture, friendly people

Cons

Some get stuck doing the same work for years and never get the opportunity to grow in their skill set or take on additional responsibilities which could further your career. Pay tends to be slightly below or at average levels. Pay seems to be better at other firms with experience under your belt.

Pape-Dawson Response

1y

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! We are so glad to know that you are having a great experience working with us.

4.0

Aug 13, 2024

Good place to work

Engineer 2

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good environment Care about you

Cons

Not flexible with hours Management can be difficult to work with

Pape-Dawson Response

1y

Thank you for providing feedback on your experience. We make continuous efforts to ensure Pape-Dawson is the best place to work in the industry and feedback from employees helps us accomplish this.

5.0

Jun 24, 2024

Great place to work

Survey crew chief

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Sam Dawson really cares about his employees and encourages all managers and employees to work with integrity and respect for each other.

Cons

Working the field I my only con would be the heat during the summer.

Pape-Dawson Response

2y

We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a positive review! It’s great to know you are having a wonderful experience working at Pape-Dawson.

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