KBR Reviews

Pros

Travel -get a two week vacation every 4 months
Pay- pays very well in just about any overseas position

Cons

You're literally just another number to this corporation
This is contract work so at any time your number could be up

Advice to Senior Management

Management should value your dedicated employees who have stood by the company for a considerable amount of time

Pros

Good benefits, 9-80 work schedule.

Cons

Too many managers/supervisors in one department giving orders, stressful. I was shown no respect after eight years of being dedicated to my job; get layed off with no notice and keep the temporary people on with the company that started within one year of their employment.

Advice to Senior Management

Need more management training through out the company. Give respect to your dedicated employees, if they are going to get layed off give them the opportunity to look within the company in advance; showing your appreciation for their services to KBR.

Pros

Good people, good location and the opportunities are moderate. It's just a contract company after all so do not expect alot.

Cons

Some people don't know you and can be very disrespectful but then we all have our issues so it is understandable.

Pros

Large company, mobility to various projects on different continents, possibility for advancement, decent relocation packages, resume builder, work on iconic projects

Cons

Work hours are brutal and many times you're pay is capped at 40 to 60 hours. Depending upon the group you're in, you may not be able to take your paid vacation, loopholes in host country regulations are used to not properly pay overtime or end of service

Advice to Senior Management

It takes money to make money. In other words, groups that are bidding on projects for future revenue will cost money now. Allow them to do their jobs to make the company money in the future. Do not instill a fear of losing their jobs or pressure them to work long hours without payment for their services. Pay attention to what your groups are doing thousands of miles away from Houston - local management in some groups frown upon taking vacation or holiday days and expect employees to be available 24 hours a day. There is a minimal work life balance.

Pros

KBR a massive company where you learn a lot about Engineering, mainly the latest technologies in the Oil&Gas industry. All projects are very interesting to solve and be part of. In addition, all projects are based in different countries and you will be required to work with their nationals too. You will face culturesall the time, including the American culture. Good team mates, nice enviornement and benefits!

Cons

Personal experience: Management is crap most of the times, they should be more tolerable and be able to lead people independetly instead of listening their superiors to do the job. HR department are a bunch of poshy girls

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to your people carefully, don;t pretend...

Pros

KBR exudes Professionalism, with all their employees, Management, and world class Clientelle. They are a leader in the field of Engineering and I am proud to be a part of it.

Cons

Better mentoring for new hires.

Advice to Senior Management

Better mentoring for new hires.

Pros

Globally engaged company. There are desirable positions within the company. Comfortable working conditions. Not too stressful. Not overly formal or stodgy.

Cons

Not any easy place to latter climb. The company relies heavily on many, many base level employees and isn't overly interested in helping any of them ascend the ranks into management.

Advice to Senior Management

Put more effort into career development of employees. Expecting people to come in, do a job, and go home without considering their future isn't endearing.

Pros

Great Learning Experience based on the day-to-day on the job experiences due to challanges faced.

Cons

Less potential for growth opportunities.

Pros

Good retirement with good medical benifits. There are many overseas opprotunities with KBR. Salary is competative with other companys in the industry.

Cons

There seems to be a lack of support from upper management. Take a long time to get responses from the home office.

Pros

-diversity of projects and people
-IMPACT

Cons

-being billable to clients instead of the company