Over Worked, Under Appreciated - Project Engineer Skanska Employee Review

1.0
6 Apr 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fast paced environment Trust that you'll get the job done. Extravagant Company parties One of the biggest construction companies good benefits Extremely safety focussed. good potential for growth in the company.

Cons

Over worked (60-90 hours a week) No overtime compensation (I brought this up to management and they simply said "you get paid to get the job done") No "breather" time - Always pushing you to get the next thing done. No work-life balance - at all. most people get in at 5/6am and leave at 6pm. Stretched thin at job sites. Start with only 1 day/month of vacation. No formal training program - you are literally just thrown into a project and have to figure it out on your own.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
21 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Pros: - Good name recognition on a resume - Strong early-career learning opportunities - Tuition and relocation support can be valuable

Cons

Cons: - High turnover - Inconsistent leadership quality by branch/project - Limited support in distressed project environments - Poor communication around promotions and advancement - Concerns raised in good faith did not appear to be meaningfully addressed

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