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?

"The people there are great to talk to and August fundraisers are fun" ((in 17 reviews)); "Great benefits (free medical)" ((in 17 reviews)); "Competitive Pay Values Employees Top to Bottom Benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Project managers are experienced in civil design and very familiar with the codes and regulations pertinent to their fields." ((in 6 reviews)); "Nice work environment." ((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)); "This company offers no training and no direction from directors down." ((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

(174 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 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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174 reviews

5.0

May 1, 2017

Sr PM

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

PD is a great environment for learning - and hard work is actually rewarded here!

Cons

I really can't think of anything...

Pape-Dawson Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to submit feedback! We appreciate your desire to continue learning and growing in your career, and we are happy that you've found a home at Pape-Dawson.

1.0

Apr 18, 2017

Total Waste

Engineer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Fast paced environment and ability to learn engineering software typically used in the industry. In house training and periodic lunch and nearby.

Cons

Poor management, no opportunity for advancement. During interview you're promised the opportunity to grow and advance and unless your from the right school it won't happen. Overall it was a waste and your better off working for a smaller firm.

Pape-Dawson Response

9y

Thank you for your feedback.

4.0

Nov 28, 2016

Engineer

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Pape-Dawson truly respects and cares for their people. They make just about every effort to see that their employees are not only just turning work over, but thriving as well. Whether this includes setting up trainings and workshops so employees can learn more specific skills or simply encouraging a healthy work-life balance, Pape-Dawson encourages people to be their best self. This company also cares largely for the community around them, making them not only a highly respected engineering firm but also a source of positive impact for several charities.

Cons

Slight growing pains in standardizing satellite offices.

Pape-Dawson Response

9y

Thank you for taking the time to share feedback! As you know, our mission statement includes, "provide an environment that encourages employee development and satisfaction." We will continue to work to that end.

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