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    Perkins & Will Reviews

    Updated July 12, 2017
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    Perkins & Will President and CEO Phil Harrison
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    • Sometimes work/life balance is very hard to attain (in 6 reviews)

    • Relatively low pay compared to other companies in the industry, especially considering the high living costs in Boston (in 6 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (1)

      "Marketing Coordinator"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Marketing Coordinator in Chicago, IL
      Former Employee - Marketing Coordinator in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Perkins & Will full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Amazing resources, learning tools and independence. Can be a fun, yet stressful environment.

      Cons

      Too many late nights working alone.

      Advice to Management

      CREATE teamwork

    2. Helpful (3)

      "Great place for young designers"

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      Current Employee - Arch I in Dallas, TX
      Current Employee - Arch I in Dallas, TX
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Perkins & Will full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great culture
      Fun, outgoing employees
      Access to lots of resources
      Very transparent
      Lots of opportunities for design and leadership
      Overtime pay for new hires
      Competitive salaries

      Cons

      None! The company does a really good job at making work enjoyable. This is the 4th architecture firm that I have worked for, and it is by far the best all around.

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    3. Helpful (2)

      "Top name firm with a lot of deadweight and office politics"

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      Former Employee - Architect in Los Angeles, CA
      Former Employee - Architect in Los Angeles, CA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Perkins & Will full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      There aren't many other than the transit subsidy. Unfortunately there's a 20 word minimum that I must fulfill for this section.

      Cons

      Horrible office culture at LA office. Office politics at a whole new level. Unprofessional HR. Certain upper management plays favorites while the "non favorites" are left to do all the work with no appreciation. They're also left to do the work with no support and unreasonable deadlines. Management doesn't do anything to provide support that's needed. A lot of good hardworking people have left and more are leaving. Also, too many initiatives and social activities. Office is laid out like a sweatshop where employees are squished tightly next to each other with no desk space (forget about having anywhere to put drawings).

      Advice to Management

      Appreciate the employees who put in the effort rather than the ones who schmooze and waste time walking around the office socializing. Provide adequate support to teams that need it.

    4. Helpful (2)

      "Good Design Culture / Ineffectual Management"

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      Former Employee - Senior Associate in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Senior Associate in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Perkins & Will full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Strong Design Culture locally and globally

      Cons

      Management not skilled in staffing/ managing projects or acquiring new work. Hopefully getting better.

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Project Architect"

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      Current Employee - Project Architect in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Project Architect in Seattle, WA
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Perkins & Will full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great designers. Great people. Culture is great for a large company.

      Cons

      Staff management could be better.

    6. "Quiet, focused environment"

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      Current Employee - Designer in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Designer in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Perkins & Will full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      There are a lot of employee centered events, free food, flexibility for working at home, good pay and a responsive management, at least in my department. The top floors are a great space to work in and a nice change of pace from the very quiet office spaces.

      Cons

      I wish there was more diversity within the employee population.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Marketing Manager"

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      Current Employee - Marketing Manager in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Marketing Manager in Boston, MA
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      Great office culture, very supportive of initiatives.

      Cons

      Work life balance is not a big enough priority.

    8. Helpful (1)

      "Arch II"

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      Current Employee - Arch II in Coral Gables, FL
      Current Employee - Arch II in Coral Gables, FL
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Perkins & Will full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Good comPant to work for

      Cons

      Not enough culture and work life balance

      Advice to Management

      Lead by example

    9. Helpful (2)

      "would not be my top choice for employment"

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      Current Employee - Architect in Seattle, WA
      Current Employee - Architect in Seattle, WA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Perkins & Will full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      good benefits, paid professional development and license exams

      Cons

      Too many inexperienced employees are in positions that are beyond their level of expertise.

      Advice to Management

      Be more present in the office. Look past the sycophants and employees that just looks busy and don't accomplish much and pay attention to the employees that actually make a contribution.

    10. "Intern Architect"

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      Former Employee - Architect I in Durham, NC
      Former Employee - Architect I in Durham, NC
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Perkins & Will full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Endless possibilities for career goals and opportunities, variety of project types, focus on equality and work/life balance, a lot of focus on recognition, good benefits (PTO, 401k match, etc)

      Cons

      Lack of mentorship for unlicensed staff, very competitive among staff, poor location

      Advice to Management

      Fix mentorship structure, avoid pinning employees against one another, team recognition

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