Make your own way - Project Manager Jacobs Employee Review

4.0
8 Apr 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Salary is higher than average, and employees are very professional. You can learn a lot here. Lots of opportunity, especially if you are willing to relocate. Even though it's a HUGE company, I find its very much like running my own business. You have enough rope to run - to succeed if you're a self-starter, and enough to hang yourself if you're not. This is a good place for a talented, energetic individual. If you just want to put in your 40 hours and go home look elsewhere.

Cons

If you're not billing to a project you are in danger of being laid off, and good performance may not be enough to save you. As a publicly traded company, the bottom line is more important than anything. Constantly repeated slogans such as "People are our greatest resource" spawn a lot of jokes.

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5.0
3 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong learning environment for entry-level engineers Great exposure to large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects with experienced mentors and structured onboarding. Reputable global firm Jacobs’ strong brand name adds credibility to your résumé and opens doors for future opportunities in both public and private sectors. Good career growth and mobility Clear pathways to move into roles like Project Engineer, Assistant Resident Engineer, or Construction Management with internal postings encouraged. Supportive team culture (project-dependent) Most teams are collaborative, and senior staff are willing to guide junior engineers, especially in inspection and CM roles. Competitive benefits and job stability Solid health benefits, 401(k), PTO, and steadier work compared to smaller consulting firms—especially on long-term public agency contracts.

Cons

Growth pace depends on manager and project Advancement and role expansion can vary widely based on leadership and available opportunities.

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4.0
29 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The benefits and unlimited pto are great

Cons

It’s a big company, so there are a lot of corporate games you have to play to get noticed and advance in your career

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