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Suffolk Construction

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Suffolk Construction reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(595 total reviews)
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John F. Fish

89% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Suffolk Construction has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 595 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Suffolk Construction 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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595 reviews
3.0
Oct 7, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Some of the largest and most interesting projects in Boston, as well as numerous opportunities to work on different kinds of projects.

Cons

Love meetings...meeting after meeting about the meeting to discuss the meeting. Pay is average, benefits are above average but that changed within the past year. They tend to wait to change until they see enough people leave. Very few opportunities for advancement unless you're a go-to drinking buddy. Politics are above and beyond and superiors don't remember where you work, your job, or what you even did there...only if you made it to a golf outing. Sit on SOPs and if you don't do it the way the veterans on the job want, you're doing it wrong...even if 10 years of experience and schooling taught you otherwise...it's wrong. Period. Don't question, just do. Most benefits they show off are for office staff only...and not PM office staff, but marketing, accounting, HR, etc. Very few benefits for PM and field staff (supers, safety, etc.).

1.0
Dec 12, 2022

Racism and bias fueled by leadership

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Employees day to day are nice and easy to get along with.

Cons

Executive leaders are only interested in diversifying their workforce for the sake of being compliant with local stakeholders . The experience of employees who identify as anything other than cis white men or women, are often negative, and go unaddressed. This is primarily seen in pay disparities amongst women and POC who see significantly less pay than their white male counterparts. The firm also disbanded BRGs aimed to support POC and the LGBTQ+ community. The former dept. for DE&I was also deconstructed with several employees from this team being laid off. Growth opportunities for women and POC (in all departments) are also less likely, and awarded based on favoritism.

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Suffolk Construction Response
3y
Suffolk remains committed to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and actively works to support diverse communities, internally and externally. Our BRGs also remain active and engaged, and we are proud that employees at all levels participate and lead our LGBTQ+, Black/Persons of Color, and Veteran Groups. We invite you to connect directly with Nick Dhimitri, Executive Vice President, External Affairs, who leads these efforts alongside our DEI team and BRGs. You can contact Nick at NDhimitri@suffolk.com.
3.0
Dec 15, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

☆ Salary was higher than at other places (took an overall pay cut to leave) ☆ Time off was higher ON PAPER than other places (much less PTO at new job) ☆ 401k match starts vesting at 1 year, fully vested by 5 (much faster than other places) ☆ Lots of turnover means lots of chances for promotion or lateral career changes (e.g. accounting to management) It's a family company, and if you're accepted into "the family" it's going to be a great place to work

Cons

★ Long hours - hourly rate (Salary/Hours Worked) was actually lower than previous and next job. ★ When I took scheduled time off with available PTO my boos called me "unreliable" and told me that they "could never reach me" (there was no history of calls or e-mails on cell phone. ★ Turnover is crazy (up to 25%/year) and you may not make it long enough to have any of the 401k match vest. (this was my first job where I didn't last long enough for complete vesting.) OTOH - If you're not accepted into "the family" expect to be blamed for things going wrong, work late on Friday and on Saturday while your co-workers disappear after Friday lunch, and be blamed if you report any problem you noticed on a job.

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Suffolk Construction Response
4y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. It’s always beneficial to hear from current and past employees to learn how we can provide a better experience for everyone. We are disappointed to know that your experience was not a positive one. Suffolk is committed to providing a culture where all employees are empowered to contribute and grow their careers. We welcome an opportunity to learn more about your experience and invite you to contact Jackie Lewis, Chief People Officer at jlewis@suffolk.com.
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