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    DPR Construction Reviews

    Updated April 10, 2018
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    DPR Construction Co-Founder Doug Woods
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    • Long hours - to be expected in this industry (in 13 reviews)

    • Typical construction work/life balance (in 6 reviews)

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    1. "Fantastic Organization, No looking back"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Project Executive in Newport Beach, CA
      Current Employee - Project Executive in Newport Beach, CA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      The company is very progressive in every way, so much more so than the norm in the construction business, really on par with the most respected companies...period. That said the leadership, which are within most peer groups, are diligent on good business practices, client satisfaction and measured success and lessons learned. For a large national company it is surprisingly tight knit and well connected internally.

      Cons

      No real cons, there is really so much going on monthly from community service, training for work and life, social business events and celebrating successes it takes focused individuals to stay the course. Solution...hire the best.

      Advice to Management

      Continue on track for 2030, support leadership that looks to the future, and keep caring for our people the way we currently do.

    2. "Estimator"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time

      Pros

      Entrepreneurial spirit throughout the company
      Great people within the company

      Cons

      Fast paced working environment. Does not suit everybody

      Advice to Management

      Continue along the same path

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    3. "Best Commercial GC to work for"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Austin, TX
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Austin, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Decision making at the lowest level
      "Title-less" company means everyone gets a voice
      Great company for self-starters and entrepreneurial types
      Many opportunities to get involved in things outside of the project team (community involvement, regional training efforts, college recruitment, etc.)
      No rule book

      Cons

      Large company
      Typical construction work/life balance
      No rule book

      Advice to Management

      DPR has grown a whole lot over the years and still manages to have a pretty tight-knit feel. I'm hoping this continues as our offices grow locally and new locations are opened.

    4. "Good Wotk"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at DPR Construction full-time

      Pros

      Good attempts. Plenty of opportunities. Everyone can try innovative stuff..

      Cons

      Not enough time to do innovative stuff at jobsites

      Advice to Management

      Continue the work.

    5. "Great Company"

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      Current Employee - Project Engineer Intern in Morrisville, NC
      Current Employee - Project Engineer Intern in Morrisville, NC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Most of DPR Senior Leaders that I know of believe diversity as one of their strength.

      Cons

      I am new and so far nothing to say

    6. "Sr. Project Engineer"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great company culture. Freedom at work.

      Cons

      Tough to advance. As is true in all construction, can work long hours.

    7. "Work satisfaction"

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      Current Employee - BIM Project Engineer in Reston, VA
      Current Employee - BIM Project Engineer in Reston, VA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Really great culture and amicable employees. The events throughout the year are really engaging both professionally and culturally. Ability to work in different domains. No micro management present at any level here.

      Cons

      To get promoted is a real big task as there are no designations for the employee so sometimes it hard to get a salary bump.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Good but has potential to be Great"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Project Manager in Newport Beach, CA
      Current Employee - Project Manager in Newport Beach, CA
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great training opportunities, regional offices are a lot of fun, the culture Doug, Peter and Ron have created have been one of a kind and have attracted someone of the best people in the industry.

      Cons

      Part of the strength of DPR is creating your own uniqueness. Most of the time this is good but when certain regions struggle to implement the culture you start seeing red flags. The software project management is subpar, buggy and not best in class. I’ve seen too many times the culture is not strongly reinforced onsite and project sites devolve to what any other general contractor site is due to shortsightedness from upper management.

      Advice to Management

      This was a company founded to aspire to greatness so treat it like such. Value your best-in-class employees with better recognition and listen to us and don’t look at projects just from a monetary value.

    9. "PROJECT ENGINEER"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time

      Pros

      DPR is a great company to work with that submerges you in a great work environment that makes DPR a truly great place to work.

      Cons

      Its construction, the hours are not anything pleasant.

      Advice to Management

      Doing a great job! Keep it up!

    10. "Interiors Superintendent"

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      Current Employee - Interiors Superintendent in Dallas, TX
      Current Employee - Interiors Superintendent in Dallas, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at DPR Construction full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I enjoy staying in the same area. No out of town travel.

      Cons

      Not a lot of support from collegues.

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