The 20 Best Construction Companies to Work For As Rated by the Women Who Work There (July 2020)
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InHerSight's list of the best construction companies for women is based on millions of anonymous employer ratings and reviews from working women. Construction companies on this list have been rated by 20 or more participants as of July 1, 2020. Rate your company ›
The 20 best construction companies to work for
1. Hilti
3.9 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 paid time off (4.5 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (4.5 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 leader..."
2. CH2M
3.5 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 flexible work hours (4.0 stars) and the people you work with (4.0 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for CH2M:
"CH2M is focused on a diverse workplace. Opportunities have opened up for me that I wouldn't have expected in such a male dominated field."
3. Kimley-Horn and Associates
3.3 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 (4.0 stars) and paid time off (3.9 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kimley-Horn and Associates:
"Intensive workload can be stressful and over time can eat into any free time you once had. It’d be amazing if they had better training systems in place for new employees to comf..."
4. 3M
3.3 stars
3M is a mechanical or industrial engineering company headquartered in the Alexandria, MN area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for maternity and adoptive leave (3.9 stars) and paid time off (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for 3M:
"3M is a great company that makes a strong effort to support women, promote diversity and inclusion, and to establish a strong code of conduct. There retention rates are quite hi..."
5. Gensler
3.3 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 social activities and environment (4.0 stars) and female representation in leadership (3.8 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. "
6. HNTB
3.1 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 (4.2 stars) and the people you work with (3.8 stars).
7. 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 (3.7 stars) and the people you work with (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Burns & McDonnell:
"The people and the social aspect of the job were great! I felt like I had a family there and have stayed in contact with a lot of the people there even though I'm no longer ther..."
8. United Rentals, Inc.
3.1 stars
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 paid time off (4.0 stars) and maternity and adoptive leave (3.6 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”"
9. Owens Corning
3.1 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 employer responsiveness (3.8 stars) and wellness initiatives (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Owens Corning:
"A whole bunch of productuve team players work at Owens Corning. It has excellent benefits and values it's employee health, welfare and work experiences . It really is a great co..."
10. Arcadis
3.1 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 (4.1 stars) and flexible work hours (4.0 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..."
11. Marshalls plc
3.0 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 female representation in leadership (4.4 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (4.1 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Marshalls plc:
"Friendly work environment. Can be overwhelming and stressful as they seem to underschedule the amount of people needed to accomplish what's needed daily."
12. Corning
3.0 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 paid time off (3.7 stars) and employer responsiveness (3.4 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Corning:
"They are trying to be inclusive. I still find myself in a room full of middle aged men 90% of the time,, but they did put me in my role and I am trying to make a difference. T..."
13. Black & Veatch
2.9 stars
Black & Veatch is a construction company headquartered in the Overland Park, KS area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.7 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Black & Veatch:
"B&V has come a long way as a company embracing women and diversity! Especially with the B&V Women's Network and other ERGs, there is more awareness and action being taken for w..."
14. Bosch
2.9 stars
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 paid time off (3.5 stars) and salary satisfaction (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Bosch:
"It was an overall great experience. I enjoyed the atmosphere. My co-workers were professional and well-rounded."
15. Jacobs
2.9 stars
Jacobs is a construction company headquartered in the Dallas, TX area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for the people you work with (3.8 stars) and flexible work hours (3.7 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Jacobs:
"In the particular environment there aren't many women, let alone ones that work in a position similar to mine. Overall, I am mostly satisfied. I firmly believe in y particular..."
16. Dillons Grocery Store
2.8 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 female representation in leadership (4.0 stars) and equal opportunities for women and men (3.8 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. "
17. Skanska
2.8 stars
Skanska is a construction company headquartered in the New York City, NY area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.6 stars) and the people you work with (3.3 stars).
18. Kiewit
2.8 stars
Kiewit is a construction company headquartered in the Omaha, NE area, that employs 5001 to 10000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.9 stars) and learning opportunities (3.3 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for Kiewit:
"Kiewit has initiated new policies to support women and also to provide better family leave since I last took this survey. While executive ranks are lacking women, the pipeline o..."
19. D.R. Horton
2.8 stars
D.R. Horton is a construction company headquartered in the Fort Worth, TX area, that employs 1001 to 5000 people. The company has its best ratings for paid time off (3.5 stars) and management opportunities (3.5 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for D.R. Horton:
"I love it here!"
20. AECOM
2.8 stars
AECOM is a civil engineering company headquartered in the Los Angeles, CA area, that employs 10000+ people. The company has its best ratings for flexible work hours (3.3 stars) and the people you work with (3.2 stars).
Here’s what one woman writes about working for AECOM:
"Great pay poor management. Favoritism."
Companies with ratings and reviews from at least 20 current or former US-based employees are eligible for this list. Company ratings accurate as of July 1, 2020.