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Employees rate Barriere Construction Company 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 18 anonymous reviews on Glassdoor.

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Overall, 77% of employees would recommend working at Barriere Construction Company to a friend. This is based on 18 anonymously submitted reviews on Glassdoor.

How do employees rate the business outlook for Barriere Construction Company?

67% of employees think that Barriere Construction Company has a positive business outlook . This is based on anonymous employee reviews submitted on Glassdoor.

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Barriere Construction Company Snapshot

4.1

based on 18 ratings

77% would recommend to a friend

Peter A. Wilson

78% approve of CEO

ConstructionIndustry

Mission As the largest producer of hot mix asphalt in Louisiana, Barriere has emerged as the state’s premier road and infrastructure builder for customers across the Gulf South in public, private, and industrial projects.

Description Barriere Construction, A CRH COMPANY, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers.

For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee.

Barriere provides comprehensive civil and heavy infrastructure construction services, including asphalt and concrete paving, structural construction, site preparation, and fully integrated turnkey solutions. With decades of experience serving public, private, and industrial clients, our teams deliver safe, high‑quality projects of any size or complexity.

We also supply construction materials for Barriere projects and independent customers alike. As the largest producer of hot‑mix asphalt in Louisiana, Barriere operates the state’s largest asphalt plant along with additional facilities across the region, ensuring reliable supply and consistent quality.

Our award‑winning Construction Group continues to expand its capabilities, supporting projects across transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail markets throughout the Gulf South

Life at Barriere Construction Company

Why work with us?

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Come join our team if you’re ready to make a difference in improving the infrastructure in the communities in which we live and work. Barriere hourly field employees are paid a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week! We frequently post open positions from accounting and administrative to carpenters and field engineers.

BUILDING A CULTURE OF CARE

Barriere instills a culture of care for doing every job right – the first time and every time – and encourages shared opinions and perspectives with a singular focus on what’s best for our people, our business, and our customers.

Work for Barriere and you’ll receive a highly-competitive wage, salary, and benefit packages that help promote the good health and well-being of employees and their families. Our employees’ compensation includes more than pay and benefits alone.

As part of our culture of care, we work to make sure that everyone goes home to their families in the same or better condition than when they came to work. It is important for all employees, their spouses, and their children to receive the best healthcare possible and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

We Value Our Team as Family

Barriere believes in sharing the company’s success with our team, propelling us toward employee commitment, sustained growth, client satisfaction, and performance excellence.

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This month’s Employee Spotlight shines on Chris Todd, Quality Control Technician at the South Shore Asphalt Group! For 39 years, Chris has been dedicated to creating safe working environments and delivering quality work on our roads. He enjoys working on different aspects of the job, learning new and improved ways to perform his work better and safer, and building strong relationships with state and private inspectors along the way. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife of 41 years, their children, daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren, along with woodworking and repairing things in his workshop. Thank you, Chris, for your hard work, dependability, and commitment to safety and quality throughout the years!...Show more

This month’s Employee Spotlight shines on Chris Todd, Quality Control Technician at the South Shore Asphalt Group! For 39 years, Chris has been dedicated to creating safe working environments and delivering quality work on our roads. He enjoys working on different aspects of the job, learning new and improved ways to perform his work better and safer, and building strong relationships with state and private inspectors along the way. Outside of work, Chris enjoys spending time with his wife of 41 years, their children, daughters-in-law, and four grandchildren, along with woodworking and repairing things in his workshop. Thank you, Chris, for your hard work, dependability, and commitment to safety and quality throughout the years!

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Kicking off a summer of growth, learning, and opportunity. Our interns gathered last week for orientation, where they were introduced to our company, leadership team, operations, and the many opportunities ahead this summer. We’re excited to welcome this talented group and look forward to supporting them throughout their journey with Barriere!...Show more

Kicking off a summer of growth, learning, and opportunity. Our interns gathered last week for orientation, where they were introduced to our company, leadership team, operations, and the many opportunities ahead this summer. We’re excited to welcome this talented group and look forward to supporting them throughout their journey with Barriere!

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This June, we’re recognizing Men’s Health Month by sharing weekly reminders centered around health, wellness, and supporting those around us. Small conversations and simple check-ins can make a lasting impact both personally and professionally. Follow along throughout the month as we share resources and tips aimed at encouraging a healthier, stronger community for everyone....Show more

This June, we’re recognizing Men’s Health Month by sharing weekly reminders centered around health, wellness, and supporting those around us. Small conversations and simple check-ins can make a lasting impact both personally and professionally. Follow along throughout the month as we share resources and tips aimed at encouraging a healthier, stronger community for everyone.

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Investing in the future is something we’re proud to be a part of. Each year, Barriere awards the Betty A. Wilson Scholarship to support the college dreams of our employees’ children and dependents, and this year is no exception. Congratulations to Lanie Perrin, daughter of Ben Perrin and a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Hammond, for earning this year’s scholarship. Through her dedication in the classroom and involvement in dance, leadership, and community service, she’s already accomplished so much. We’re excited to see her pursue a degree in interior design and can’t wait to see where her creativity takes her next!...Show more

Investing in the future is something we’re proud to be a part of. Each year, Barriere awards the Betty A. Wilson Scholarship to support the college dreams of our employees’ children and dependents, and this year is no exception. Congratulations to Lanie Perrin, daughter of Ben Perrin and a senior at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Hammond, for earning this year’s scholarship. Through her dedication in the classroom and involvement in dance, leadership, and community service, she’s already accomplished so much. We’re excited to see her pursue a degree in interior design and can’t wait to see where her creativity takes her next!

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Construction is underway at Nachurs Alpine Solutions, including a 112’×82’ tank farm foundation, truck loading containment, full-site drainage, 67 structural piles, two cast-in-place sumps, and over 500 cubic yards of concrete. Take a look!...Show more

Construction is underway at Nachurs Alpine Solutions, including a 112’×82’ tank farm foundation, truck loading containment, full-site drainage, 67 structural piles, two cast-in-place sumps, and over 500 cubic yards of concrete. Take a look!

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Barriere Construction Company photo of: During our Memphis regional paving training, crews spent time in the classroom mastering CRHâs paving checklist, CAT Paving by the Numbers, and compaction principles.

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Employee reviews at Barriere Construction Company

Barriere Construction Company has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Barriere Construction Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by category

4.2

Culture & values

3.9

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Senior management

3.7

Career opportunities

3.3

Diversity & inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

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