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

Pape-Dawson reviews

4.1

77% would recommend to a friend

(174 total reviews)

Trey Dawson

99% approve of CEO

78% positive business outlook

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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).

Reviews by job title

174 reviews

5.0

Mar 10, 2018

Great company

Engineer iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company. Treats employees well and pays overtime which is a huge plus. Does a lot of charity work and holds employee appreciation events a few times a year. Lots of opportunity to rise up in the ranks if you work hard

Cons

Not much. They keep sick time and vacation separate which can be good or bad depending on how you look at it

Pape-Dawson Response

8y

We appreciate your feedback. We want to challenge our team at Pape-Dawson to grow by providing the right opportunities at every level. Thank you for being part of our team.

1.0

Dec 29, 2025

This is a right wing church. Not an engineering firm.

Cad technician

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Decent pay Good health insurance

Cons

CEO and leadership will not promote or encourage growth nor recognize your work and treat you appropriately if you do not subscribe to the company's Christian undertones. You are treated very differently if you are a person of color or not following the faith. Constant environment of prayer circles, critical character judgements, and anal retentive policies directly related to church values.

Pape-Dawson Response

5mo

Thank you for providing feedback on your experience. We value the input of our employees and take reviews seriously as we work toward continuous improvement.

1.0

Mar 15, 2024

Dysfunctional and Toxic

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Encourages personal growth, variety of activities provided to interact with departments outside your own

Cons

Sr Management does not listen or seek feedback from everyday employees. Assumptions are made without seeking clarification. Have to walk on egg shells with the CFO because he’s a hairpin trigger away from going insane. No direction given and constant state of mutiny

Pape-Dawson Response

2y

Thank you for your feedback. We value the input of our employees and take reviews seriously as we work toward continuous improvement.

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