J. F. Ahern Reviews

4.5

89% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)
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Tripp Ahern III

93% approve of CEO

93% positive business outlook

J. F. Ahern has an employee rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The J. F. Ahern employee rating is 22% above average for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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193 reviews
1.0
5 Jan 2017

Poor company to work for

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Don't work for this company

Cons

JF Ahern has gone from a great company to work for to one of the worse. They expect more and more to done without compensation. Their attitude has gone from a team atmosphere to if you don't do the job we will get rid of you no questions asked.

1.0
15 Jan 2016
Recommend
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Pros

Great health insurance and Co-Workers

Cons

H.R. is... what you would expect at a big company... there to give an illusion of accomplishing things. Big company in small town is best way to describe. If you don't have an "in" you will never be more than a number unless you're good at kissing up or on your knees. Just to be clear, i didn't leave on bad terms, an immensely better opportunity found me and it was a no-brainer to leave. If you love being told "this is your box, stay in your box, you are never allowed to deviate from your box" this is an AWESOME place to work. if you have family or friends who work here above bottom level, this is an AWESOME place to work. if you are randomly applying to a job opening, GOOD LUCK, you will need it to advance your career.

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J. F. Ahern Response
9y
Thank you for your review, I am sorry that your experience with Ahern was not up to par. We pride ourselves on offering career growth and opportunities through both vertical and lateral opportunities based on our employee’s interests, skillset and the company’s needs. We encourage all managers to discuss career paths with their employees and support one on one career coaching. Growth and development is not limited to promotions or job changes, we also offer different educational opportunities internally and externally.
2.0
10 Jul 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Great people to work with.

Cons

Poor work-life balance. Company states they are flexible - I disagree. Flexibility is very dependent on your manager. Legal dept. only offered one work from home day while the remainder of the company gets three. Favored employees will get greater perks (secret spa days at Kohler while the remainder of the employees work). No positive feedback or recognition. Their insurance is okay/average but the insurance company they utilize is horrible to deal/work with. Very cliquey. Must be self driven or you'll get swallowed by the extremely high volume of work.

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J. F. Ahern Response
10mo
We stand by our commitment to accountability, performance, and maintaining a culture where all employees are treated with respect and held to consistent standards. Ahern offers a flexible work-from-home benefit of up to three days per week for team members whose performance supports that level of autonomy. Many Ahern employees, including those in the legal department, can and do take advantage of this benefit. We disagree with the characterization of our leadership and culture within the HR and legal departments. These teams have been consistently led with fairness, ethical leadership, and accountability. We have policies and regular feedback mechanisms in place to ensure that team members are treated with respect and are given opportunities to grow and succeed. These include open-door communication, regular performance check-ins, employee surveys, and development plans—tools that are in place to promote transparency and recognition. While no organization is without its challenges, we do not believe the culture described in this review accurately reflects the values we uphold or the experiences of the broader teams. In fact, current employees across these departments report high levels of engagement, collaboration, and support from leadership. We also want to clarify that we do not ask or pressure employees to leave positive reviews. Any positive feedback you may see is voluntary and reflective of those employees’ genuine experiences. We acknowledge that perspectives can vary, and we respect the right of individuals to share their own. However, painting a picture of arbitrary terminations and a fear-based culture simply does not align with how we operate or the standards we hold ourselves to. Good luck in your next endeavor.
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