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Updated May 15, 2013
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57% Approve of the CEO

CH2M HILL Chairman & CEO Lee A. McIntire

Lee A. McIntire

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57% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Denver, CO

Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL as a contractor for more than a year

ProsGreat company, coworkers work as a team and really seem to care for each other.

ConsAdvancement in information technology is limited. There are several individuals who have worked here for 15+ years but have minimal advancement.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL full-time for more than a year

ProsWell organized, great team members who pull together and know their stuff.

ConsInsurance benefits weren't quite standard for the local area back when I worked there, but they've hopefully improved since then. I wish they were still local.

Advice to Senior ManagementKnow what motivates employees... a well motivated team of employees with the right tools will exceed your expectations every day and enjoy doing it.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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CH2M HILL Talent Acquisition responded to this review

May 6, 2013

Thank you for your feedback and we appreciate you taking the time to review the company. We will pass it along to Senior Management.

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Denver, CO

Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL full-time for more than 10 years

ProsEmployee-owned company with consistent growth across diverse global markets. Steady history of acquisitions an d positioning ahead of the curve with diversified portfolio of business services. Strong emphasis on ethics and integrity.

ConsLacks diversity at executive levels of the organization, which can encourage voluntary turnover from most-capable talent. Highly-matrixed organization and culture that is often confusing to employees.

Advice to Senior ManagementDevelop strategies for diversity at Executive levels, including board of directors and presidents of business groups. Spend more time explaining company goals, direction and encouraging employees to submit ideas to make an employee-owned organization even better.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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CH2M HILL Talent Acquisition responded to this review

Apr 11, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We appreciate the feedback and will take it into consideration.

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Former Employee – worked at CH2M HILL full-time for less than a year

ProsThe work environment was pleasant and the work stress level was about average. I was given autonomy and responsibility, as well as training. Coworkers were friendly.

ConsI felt stuck and was not gaining adequate experience for my preferences and aspirations. Perhaps this is a new-hire syndrome, but I felt like it was going to be difficult to acquire engineering skills quickly.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL as a contractor for more than a year

ProsOK pay if you can get overtime. Resume Builder.

ConsManagement is not aware of the difficulties field teams face. They do not recognize talent. No benefits even after one year.

Advice to Senior ManagementLearn how to listen to people in the field. Recognize and reward talent and hardwork.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL

ProsMany helpful resources available to employees.

ConsThe large bueracracy can be intimidating.

Advice to Senior ManagementHelp newcomers navigate the processes that might not be intuiative.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Baton Rouge, LA

Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGood Ethics exhibited in the company

Consdifficult to change or progress within the company as a junior to mid level professional

Advice to Senior Managementcommunicate better with the younger engineers. get involved in what they are doing and their career advancments.This is beter for the company in the long run.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Charlotte, NC

Former Employee – worked at CH2M HILL full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGreat work/life balance, great work atmosphere, every office is different however.

ConsGetting laid off was biggest con.

Advice to Senior ManagementTry to place potential employees slated for lay off into other positions for which they may qualify. Even if it is in another office.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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CH2M HILL Talent Acquisition responded to this review

Apr 11, 2013

Thank you for your feedback and we appreciate you taking the time to review the company. We will pass it along to upper management.

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Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL full-time for more than a year

ProsComplex projects, incredibly access to senior engineers company-wide, great advancement opportunities and benefits. CH2M Hill definitely lives up to its reputation as a great company to work for. I am happier here as a staff engineer than any of my friends who work with our competitors. I have the opportunity to work on very interesting projects and the support of my supervisors in finding work that appeals to my career interests.

ConsI have not found much about the company that I do not like. I have heard that salaries may be marginally lower than at some competitors, but I have no evidence to back that up.

Advice to Senior ManagementOffer stock options of compensation in the form of stock to younger employees. Because the company is entirely employee-owned and its aging demographics mean that many of the older staff will be divesting of their company stock in the near future, now is a perfect time to encourage younger staff to become deeply invested in CH. This will really please younger staff (e.g. myself)

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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CH2M HILL Talent Acquisition responded to this review

Apr 11, 2013

Thank you so much for your feedback. We are glad to hear that your experience with CH2M HILL is so positive!

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Deadhorse, AK

Current Employee – been working at CH2M HILL full-time for more than a year

ProsFair wage for positions. A few good managers.

Consmediocre benefits,Old boy club. Still run like the old VECO with a "If you can't steal you can't stay" attitude.

Advice to Senior ManagementChange out management on the north slope before you are kicked completely out.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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