The 20 Best Construction Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (August 2022)

Milhouse Engineering & Construction is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Chicago, IL area, that employs 201 to 500 people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (4.8 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.6 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Milhouse Engineering & Construction:

"I'm fairly new to Milhouse and one of the things that's stood out to me most is the culture which is catered toward diverse populations. They are always encouraging us to refer p…"

2. Owens Corning

4.0 stars

Owens Corning is a building materials company headquartered in the Toledo, OH area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.3 stars).

3. MYR Group

3.9 stars

MYR Group is a construction company headquartered in the Henderson, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.6 stars) and learning opportunities (4.5 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for MYR Group:

"My team and leaders are great. I’m participating in a leadership training program with employees from across our greater organization. It’s nice to be valued and have my company i…"

4. Kimley-Horn and Associates

3.8 stars

Kimley-Horn and Associates is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Cary, NC area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.5 stars) and paid time off (4.4 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimley-Horn and Associates:

"There is a LIFT (Lasting Impact for Tomorrow) initiative that supports women in their respective practices as civil engineers. Kimley-Horn aggressively seeks to remain transparent…"

5. Black & Veatch

3.7 stars

Black & Veatch is a construction company headquartered in the Overland Park, KS area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.3 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Black & Veatch:

"B&V knows the value of recruiting and keeping female talent. They are actively taking steps to improve their diversity. The employee resource groups are valued and making a differ…"

6. Hilti

3.5 stars

Hilti is a construction company headquartered in the Schaan, Liechtenstein area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for equal opportunities for women and men (4.2 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.1 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Hilti:

"Hilti has a fantastic culture and it's clear that extensive time, passion and money goes behind continuing to build strong teams and to be more inclusive all the time. HR leadersh…"

7. Dillons Grocery Store

3.5 stars

Dillons Grocery Store is an architecture & planning company headquartered in the Lawrence, KS area, that employs 51 to 200 people. The company has its best ratings for women in leadership (4.3 stars) and support for diversity (4.2 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Dillons Grocery Store:

"Last two presidents were women and the majority of store managers are women. "

8. Gensler

3.5 stars

Gensler is an architecture & planning company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for women in leadership (4.3 stars) and management opportunities (4.2 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Gensler:

"The lactation rooms are the 2 private phone rooms, so it would be nice to have a dedicated room only for moms. Lots of women in leadership, in Dallas and firmwide. "

9. CH2M

3.4 stars

CH2M is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Englewood, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and women in leadership (4.0 stars).

10. HNTB

3.4 stars

HNTB is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Kansas City, MO area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).

11. 3M

3.3 stars

3M is a mechanical or industrial engineering company headquartered in the Saint Paul, MN area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for support for diversity (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.8 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for 3M:

"3M is a place of high energy and a positive work environment where people work hard to do their job well and respect one another. I'm happy to be there!"

12. Marshalls plc

3.2 stars

Marshalls plc is a building materials company headquartered in the Elland area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for women in leadership (4.6 stars) and management opportunities (4.5 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Marshalls plc:

"I love everything about working at Marshall's I just wish the pay was better!"

13. Arcadis

3.2 stars

Arcadis is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Highlands Ranch, CO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for ability to telecommute (4.4 stars) and flexible work hours (4.2 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Arcadis:

"Arcadis does a lot for women in the workplace including a dedicated lactation room in many offices and even in some cases allowing women to come back to work after several years o…"

14. Jacobs

3.1 stars

Jacobs is a construction company headquartered in the Dallas, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for sense of belonging (4.0 stars) and support for diversity (4.0 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for Jacobs:

"Regret leaving"

15. Corning

3.1 stars

Corning is a glass, ceramics & concrete company headquartered in the Corning, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).

16. Burns & McDonnell

3.1 stars

Burns & McDonnell is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Chesterfield, MO area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for social activities and environment (4.0 stars) and sense of belonging (4.0 stars).

17. JELD-WEN

JELD-WEN is a building materials company headquartered in the Charlotte, NC area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (4.1 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.9 stars).

18. United Rentals, Inc.

United Rentals, Inc. is a construction company headquartered in the Stamford, CT area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.8 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for United Rentals, Inc.:

"Great opportunity for growth! Has a wonderful organizational called “women’s United”"

19. Bosch

Bosch is a mechanical or industrial engineering company headquartered in the Farmington Hills, MI area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.5 stars) and family growth support (3.5 stars).

20. AECOM

AECOM is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for management opportunities (3.4 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.4 stars).

Here’s what one woman writes about working for AECOM:

"10 weeks fully paid maternity leave and 2 weeks fully paid family leave. Amazing. I’m so sad my contract was bought out and I am no longer an employee, but hope to return at s…"