- You will work minimum 50 hours per week, more like 60-70.
- You will work weekends -- my experience was 1/4 weekends. There is no formal policy for getting a comp day, I had to work out a "one comp for two weekends" deal.
- You will travel. A lot. It is expected, non-negotiable. Good luck if you have a family and kids that you actually like to spend time with. Commuting 2 hrs each way with a newborn son at home was the last straw for me.
- Out of town compensation is minimal. If you don't want to live out of your RV or in a filthy extended stay, you will almost lose money being out of town.
- Mileage reimbursement is minimal thanks to a 40 mile "minimum expected commute", even if you live right next door to the main office.
- You will get promoted every 3 years unless you aren't good at your job. But no sooner.
- Little acknowledgement of outstanding effort or skills. No value placed on self improvement / additional training.
- Pay is about $10K less than competitors.
- Management is slow to change or improve.
- Company stock is worthless unless you stay there for 15 years.
- Main office is an embarrassment. Falling apart, leaking, etc. For a company that prides itself on constructing excellent buildings, the main office is a complete joke.
- Employee loyalty feels great while you are in it, but upon reflection if almost seems cult-like. "We are the best construction company. We are the best construction company"
