Adapts well to changing markets; genuinely cares about safety and health - Anonymous employee Cianbro Employee Review

4.0
2 Sept 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The company evolves and adapts well to changing markets. Looks ahead to where the work will be. Gives employees the physical tools and technology needed to succeed. Safety and health are important - daily group stretching, reimbursement for gym membership and weight loss programs, no tobacco products allowed on company grounds or on project sites. Lots of good, honest, caring people at this company. It's employee owned, so there's good opportunity for profit sharing.

Cons

Pay doesn't seem commensurate with education/experience. It's almost impossible to get a raise. As with many construction companies, there's too much "crony-ism" which allows incompetent people to do well while the work horses are overlooked. Lots of favoritism - low paid workers getting special trips and bennies because of who they know. It's difficult to advance above middle management - even though it's an employee-owned company, the top brass are almost all descendants of the original 4 brothers who owned the company, even tho several of those folks aren't very competent. The company is still too rooted in old ways - the headquarters is in the middle of nowhere, 2 hours from the nearest airport.

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5.0
31 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Cianbro was a great company, the internship process was very positive for me and played a key role in me landing my first job post-graduation. My supervisor in particular made the experience great, as he would frequently mentor me and take me out to lunch every day. I would recommend this company to any college sophomore or junior interested in engineering internships.

Cons

None that come to mind.

4.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great entry level career. Very safe and can learn a lot.

Cons

No cons that I've noticed

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