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Ray Kowalik
28 Ratings
Pros
The employee stock ownership is phenomenal (in 29 reviews)
This company is 100% employee owned and it drives the culture (in 24 reviews)
Cons
Work life balance is non-existent if you're not an engineer (in 27 reviews)
Long hours can make work life balance challenging (in 23 reviews)
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"Project Controller"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Nice team, good work environment and good equipped and face with new market requirements.
Cons
There is not many conses, as every big corporation has own philosophy.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-07-01 19:14 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Good company that is growing"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Unlimited training and potential to grow.
They usually promote from withinCons
Some PM's over plan with limited staff so people are always over worked
Advice to Management
Higher more people
Burns & McDonnell 2017-07-01 20:04 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Burns & Mac"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Burns & McDonnell is a company where personal and professional growth are encouraged. Success is measured by how many other people you are able to make successful. The employee-owner culture sets the tone for a client focused mentality. People work hard because they trust and respect those around them. It is a challenging place to work, but it is a great place to build a rewarding career.
Cons
Hard work is built in to Burns & McDonnell's culture. With today's "I want it now" mentality, the conservative approach to promotions may feel unfair to some. If you are in it for yourself, and don't trust that you are in a good spot, you will struggle to understand long term growth and value.
Advice to Management
Facilitate networking and interactions with others as much as possible. As Burns & McDonnell grows, the culture that makes the company great is at risk of degrading if the company segregates itself.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-06-26 08:12 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Good people and hard working coworkers.
Cons
Flat structure. Employees are given increasing responsibilities with lack of compensation or recognition.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-06-17 09:21 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Executive Assistant"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
ESOP. Great pay & benefits. A great place to work. Fitness center. Good health supported. Friendly people who are supportive of each other.
Cons
There really aren't any cons. They do a lot for the employees. New president so hopefully there won't be any big changes.
Advice to Management
Great job
Burns & McDonnell 2017-06-14 15:26 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"electrical drafter"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Challenging projects with a great overall compensation program. You are given as much responsibility as you can demonstrate you can handle.
Cons
It's not an easy place to work. They hire top performers and you have to bring your A game all the time.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-06-07 11:12 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Great place for a career"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Challenging projects with a great overall compensation program. You are given as much responsibility as you can demonstrate you can handle.
Cons
It's not an easy place to work. They hire top performers and you have to bring your A game all the time.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-06-03 19:19 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Assistant Civil Engineer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than a year)
Pros
High quality employees and product. Offices nationwide, well managed, great retirement benefits. Very resilient to slumps in the industry; great job security.
Cons
Coordination between offices and departments is difficult. Managers are very strict with billing your time.
Advice to Management
Young civil engineers see the benefits and work cultures of other engineering industries; we are one of few engineering companies clinging to a rigid dress code and strict work location/hours. They would do well to offer a more casual work environment and allow employees more flexibility with their work schedules and work location.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-05-15 08:44 PDTHelpful (3)
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"Great company, unless you work for a Project Manager that gets credit for the revenues you earn as a Project Manager!"
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Doesn't RecommendPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
Employee-owned, but not all employee-owners are treated equally. Management determines advancement. Good bonus possible. Flexible work location allowed for some positions.
Cons
Internally operated like any company where the Management is protected at the employee's expense. Not allowed to pursue client work unless you are granted access to Customer Management System. Expected to achieve high percentages for billable hours in which you have no control for assignments.
Advice to Management
All employee-owners should be treated with respect and their voice should be heard.
Burns & McDonnell 2017-04-28 16:13 PDT![Burns & McDonnell Logo]()
"Normal experience with big corporaton"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Burns & McDonnell full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Kansa city is a nice area actually very nice and I liked it very much. I would love to come back
Cons
Not liking working in big corporations. Maybe it is just me but I do like to deal with all corporate initiatives.
Advice to Management
Too late
Burns & McDonnell 2017-04-01 21:28 PDT
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