Is Ware Malcomb a good company to work for?

Ware Malcomb has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 344 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 67% of employees would recommend working at Ware Malcomb to a friend and 63% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Ware Malcomb have been left by employees working as Production Coordinator , Senior Job Captain and Project Manager .

Does Ware Malcomb pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Ware Malcomb employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Ware Malcomb. This rating has improved by 4% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Ware Malcomb?

67% of Ware Malcomb employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Ware Malcomb 3.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Ware Malcomb?

Job Captain (35) , Project Manager (34) , Production Coordinator (20) , Senior Job Captain (17) , Designer (13) , Senior Project Manager (11) , Architectural Job Captain (8) , Intern (8) , Studio Manager (7) , Director (6) , Marketing Coordinator (6) , Project Coordinator (6) , Senior Production Coordinator (6) , Interior Designer (5) , Internship (5)

What are the pros of working at Ware Malcomb according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work for" ((in 37 reviews)); "The benefits are good." ((in 14 reviews)); "Great community and coworkers." ((in 9 reviews)); "I learned a lot about their standards and how to complete Shell and TI projects." ((in 8 reviews)); "Great company and office culture." ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Ware Malcomb according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was average" ((in 9 reviews)); "Low salary compared to other firms, virtually no work" ((in 8 reviews)); "Long hours and not enough help from corporate" ((in 7 reviews)); "I can see how high expectations and a heavy workload could be a con to some people; but just like with anything in life, we all have our own preferences." ((in 6 reviews)); "Upper management is a revolving door of favoritism, rewarding connections over competence." ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Ware Malcomb layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Ware Malcomb layoffs and their outlook for job security at Ware Malcomb in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Ware Malcomb locations?

Irvine , Pleasanton , San Diego , Denver , Los Angeles , New York , Oak Brook , San Francisco , Chicago , Phoenix , Seattle , Newark , Houston , Dallas , Atlanta , Nashville , San Ramon , Mexico , Columbus , California City , Fresno , Bellevue , Boston

Ware Malcomb reviews

3.8

67% would recommend to a friend

(283 total reviews)

Ken Wink

83% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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Ware Malcomb has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 283 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ware Malcomb employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

Reviews by job title

283 reviews

3.0

Nov 17, 2020

Engaging work atmosphere & variety of projects

Studio manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good mix of project types/clients Great work atmosphere Very talented designers & technical staff

Cons

Leadership - too much emphasis on hours/fee Too many meetings about schedules, profitability, projections - just do the work

Ware Malcomb Response

5y

Thank you for taking a moment to share feedback about your experience working at Ware Malcomb's Chicago office. We appreciate the positive comments about our great work environment and our awesome team. In addition, your candor and perspective is insightful and is being shared with the Chicago leadership Team. We wish you success in all of your endeavors.

5.0

Nov 6, 2020

So far, so great!

Project manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

In the current climate of the industry, there seems to be a steady flow of new and exciting projects coming in daily. Meeting those challenges with a great support system. Also, the organization of the workflow is top notch.

Cons

No real challenges above the normal in the industry. Sometimes there are extra hours needed, but so far, not excessive and it’s manageable.

Ware Malcomb Response

5y

Thank you for your comments about our Pleasanton office. During this challenging time, we have sincerely tried to keep all our offices busy and focused on continuous improvement. We do acknowledge that at times it is necessary to put in extra hours to meet deadlines and provide exceptional client service. Thank you again and we wish you continued success at Ware Malcomb.

5.0

Oct 1, 2020

Great Company

Job captain

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Team orientated, fun environment, amazing team members to work with

Cons

Lack of parking, potential bonuses not based on performance/ workload / profit.

Ware Malcomb Response

5y

Thank you for your comments about our Irvine office and for mentioning the awesome work culture we have. We agree that we have amazing team members in Irvine and throughout the firm. We acknowledge that pre-COVID parking can be a challenge and we are hoping our post-COVID agile workplace will help in that regard. Wishing you continued success in your professional endeavors.

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