Pros
After a period of down-sizing, Straub Construction has again been winning profitable work and is hiring new talent. The company has excellent experience working with the Federal Government in the Western States. The wins, backlog, and opportunities has created excitement and opportunities for existing and new employees. It is a good time to be part of a respected San Diego contractor during a period of growth. Straub has a small company atmosphere with large company technology, capabilities, and talent.
Cons
In the recent past, Straub Construction downsized to keep pace with reduced backlog and some troubled projects. Unfortunately several good employees were laid-off, keeping a small group of management to reverse the performance and backlog trends. That effort, while successful, gave the impression to the local contracting community that Straub was 'closing its doors'. Recent profitable wins and new hires are slowing reversing that impression.