Black & Veatch reviews

3.5

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,079 total reviews)
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Mario Azar

43% approve of CEO

62% positive business outlook

Black & Veatch has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,079 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Black & Veatch employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews
1.0
Feb 25, 2023

Bait and switch

Recommend
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Pros

Great working teams, different projects, great internal resources

Cons

Reversing remote work policies for hundreds if not thousands of new virtual employees is not transformation, its dishonest business practice. New employees beware that terms of your employment can and will be changed. Additionally, employee ownership means that employees have a say in company wide decision making.

2.0
Dec 14, 2022

Buyer Beward! There is a new CEO in Town

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The production employees that are trying to right the wrongs of upper management

Cons

If considering accepting a position here, know that all the terms of your employment are up for changing by the upper management without any recourse, accommodation, or even acknowledgement. Also be aware that you are most likely accepting a position that was vacated by someone who left the company based on decisions of the new CEO, and furthermore are entering into a work-environment were the vast majority of the work-force has little, to no faith, in the ability of management to listen to their employees concerns.

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Black & Veatch Response
3y
Thank you for writing a review. Your feedback is important to us and leadership is continuing to review and listen. Our employee-owners are essential to our success and we appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
1.0
Apr 23, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You can be exposed to various projects in the industry.

Cons

Unfortunately, the culture at this company is extremely toxic, starting from the very top. The CEO is one of the most ineffective leaders I’ve encountered, leading through fear rather than inspiration. This sets the tone for the rest of the leadership team, many of whom exhibit bullying behavior, especially in project meetings. It's disheartening to see that such behavior is not only tolerated but seemingly encouraged by those in senior positions. Rather than cultivating a culture of inclusion, the company has created an atmosphere of exclusivity and control. There’s a disturbing emphasis on micromanagement, like tracking office attendance, rather than trusting employees to deliver results. This lack of psychological safety, combined with an absence of accountability at the leadership level, makes it a difficult environment to thrive in.

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Black & Veatch Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. Please have a meaningful conversation about your concerns with your supervisor or HR business partner.
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