Pape-Dawson reviews

4.2

82% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Trey Dawson

99% approve of CEO

85% positive business outlook

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
3.0
Sep 21, 2016

Best Avoided

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Decent pay and medical benefits.

Cons

Silly work environment - management always has some "charity" that they ask their employees to contribute to, on a monthly basis. Silly birthday gatherings once a month - "office Olympic games" once a year - it is a very feminine work environment. Some employees have light schedules (2 days a week), others have to put in 10 - 12 hours per day. Lower end of the civil engineering design field; (fast food restaurants & drainage ditches) - not very challenging work.

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9y
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5.0
Sep 21, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great management and fast-paced work environment. You will be expected to contribute to the team from day one. Project managers are experienced in civil design and very familiar with the codes and regulations pertinent to their fields. Management does an excellent job in developing young engineers and familiarizing them with civil engineering design standards and guidelines. Promotions come often as a new employee. The benefits and compensation offered at Pape-Dawson are second to none. Managers are more than willing to give you time off to spend with family as long as quality work is being completed in a timely manner. Pape-Dawson is an organization that truly cares about you and your family's well-being. Overall, a great company to work for. I would recommend Pape-Dawson to anyone interested.

Cons

Work load can be a little overwhelming. However, project managers do an excellent job at dividing up work and managing time.

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Pape-Dawson Response
9y
Thank you for sharing your experience at Pape-Dawson! Keep the feedback coming!
5.0
Sep 19, 2016

Engineer

Recommend
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Pros

I am very grateful for all opportunities given to me since I started working at PD, and could not imagine working anywhere else in San Antonio. My coworkers hold themselves to the highest standards, which makes my job rewarding and fun. The company is always looking for ways to take care of its employees and make an impact in the community. My salary and benefits are very satisfying. Paid overtime is great. Amazing, new office building in San Antonio.

Cons

Would like to see more flexibility in work hours and vacation time. The work is fast paced, which might not be a good fit for everyone.

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Pape-Dawson Response
9y
We are happy to have you as a part of the Pape-Dawson family. Thank you for your feedback!
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