Does Pape-Dawson pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Pape-Dawson employees rate their compensation and benefits as 4.0 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Pape-Dawson. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Pape-Dawson?

77% of Pape-Dawson employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Pape-Dawson 4.0 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.9 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 13 reviews)); "Project managers are experienced in civil design and very familiar with the codes and regulations pertinent to their fields." ((in 7 reviews)); "Professional work environment and up" ((in 5 reviews))

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

"Some of the newly hired senior managers don't understand the dynamic of Texas, much less San Antonio." ((in 7 reviews)); "management always has some "charity" that they ask their employees to contribute to, on a monthly basis." ((in 6 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

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Pape-Dawson reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Trey Dawson

99% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

4.0

Work/Life balance

4.0

Compensation and benefits

3.9

Diversity & inclusion

3.9

Career opportunities

3.8

Senior management

Pape-Dawson has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 174 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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Reviews by job title

174 reviews

4.0

Mar 2, 2023

Great Company

Graduate civil engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with many different sectors under one roof

Cons

Promotes good engineers to management posteriors even if they aren’t good managers

Pape-Dawson Response

Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us! Feedback from employees is important for our growth as a company, and we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review.

5.0

Feb 23, 2023

Treats Employees with Respect

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

1) The company is extremely receptive to honest employee feedback. When a survey went out asking workers if they would like to adopt a permanent hybrid model, the company implemented exactly the plan that was desired by the majority of employees. 2) Competitive pay/benefits. The compensated overtime for salaried employees is a huge plus. The company asks a lot of employees but still values the time of its members. 3) The quality of work is outstanding. Working at this company will give you exposure to experts in many fields such as hydrology, traffic engineering, environmental surveying, and others.

Cons

1) Fast paced environment. Probably not the best company if you are looking for consistent 40 hour weeks and not much else beyond.

Pape-Dawson Response

Thank you for your positive feedback! We are constantly striving to make Pape-Dawson the best place to work. It’s good to know we’re on the right track.

5.0

Feb 16, 2023

Great Company

Project engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Family oriented company that cares for it's employees and their well-being.

Cons

Culture centered around the San Antonio office.

Pape-Dawson Response

Thank you for your positive feedback! We constantly strive to make Pape-Dawson the best place to work in the industry, and feedback helps us accomplish this.

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