Have to leave to advance - Project Engineer McCarthy Building Employee Review

2.0
Aug 29, 2015
Recommend
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Pros

The ESOP is great. I learned things. Training is based on your title, not on what you do.

Cons

Spent 5 years as a Project Engineer, not even a senior Project Engineer. Was hired away by another top 10 GC company, moved right to Project Manager. instantly made 45% more than my McCarthy Salary. Claim to be female friendly, but only if you were in the cute and blonde category.... and under 30.

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5.0
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Pros

Best ESOP out there Culture Unmatched Industry Wide

Cons

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4.0
Apr 10, 2026
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Pros

Great company culture, exposure to some amazing projects, project teams are fantastic, camaraderie with your team, great resources and onboarding to ensure you learn to do your job well. ESOP and bonuses are great.. if you stick it out long enough.

Cons

Pay is not as competitive as other GC's, you can be relatively underpaid as they rely too heavily on preaching about the ESOP (which takes you 5 years to even be fully vested). Can be very political and leadership kinda plays favorites, some people who dont deserve it get promoted quick and others who do deserve it never get promoted. Long work hours and depending on the jobsite it can be pretty high-stress (but thats just construction for ya).

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