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• Dont be enfluence by the pay rate.
  everyone above you are scared of loosing there jobs if they dont get rid of Alpha males or people not scare of talking.
  All the back stabbers i work with including my supervisor where hypocrits and had there tails between there legs.
  They never know where they are going job wise and always mixed up and does the same job twice sometimes and lots of public money wasted on projects.
  Dont loose your time with them because of pay rate.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 19 November 2020 by Rater #19 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• An absolute clown show. Zero organization. I can't begin to describe the ridiculous work experience I had with Kiewit. So much politics and micro managing. No one ever knows what's actually going on at any given time. They'll try and get you to work 10-12 hour days every day and that Saturday's are mandatory too. Upper management are a bunch of "fresh out of school" never been out in the field, and learning as they go, bunch of fakes. Stay away from Kiewit!!!   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 21 December 2019 by Rater #18 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• I have been a Heavy Equipment Operator for 25+ yrs. and this is by far the worst company I have ever(and I mean ever) worked for! Stay far far away.Not only do they micro manage employees they also pay sub trades bare minimum they can get away with.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 3 December 2012 by Rater #16 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• I worked for Kiewit for two years as a field engineer right out of university (Engineering). The offer letter said some days may require long work hour up to 11 hours due to the nature of the construction industry. Then work begins and the reality is that 11hr days are the minimum every single day, plus Saturdays. I was asked by the project manager to come in on a Sunday, I declined. Canadian labor laws do not apply to managers or engineers, Kiewit knows this and they exploit it as much as they can. No additional compensation was offered for any of this. I approached a manager with these concerns and was laughed at. Overtime compensation is a running joke among the employees. Management style is to use bullying and fear of losing your job to motivate you to work more. Annual meetings and corporate vision is so over the top that it borders on delusional. Almost walked out of the annual meeting when the HR manager said from the podium that Kiewit was the world’s best social program by way of giving many people jobs that would otherwise not have those jobs. If you work here for 4 years and kiss enough ass and sacrifice any hope of having a life outside of work, and you get invited to, you can buy company stocks. The golden carrot that they dangle in front everyone. Golden handcuffs is what it is because you can not sell your stocks until you retire or quit. I could go on for hours. Anything good? Yes, the level of responsibility was high and it was good construction experience, great RRSP matching program. The managers were good people but it is a shame they must conform to the culture of the company and pass the stress and fear down the ladder. They want to work everyone like slaves and once you are burned out after a few years you quit or they lay you off and get someone else. This is because all stock holders personally benefit from you being overworked. It’s a pretty smart system from the viewpoint of the owners who are concerned with only money, also sickening. Over all, this was the worst company I have ever worked for. My last day there will remain one of my fondest memories, like a giant weight was lifted off my chest.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 19 October 2012 by Rater #11 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• I've been working for Kiewit for about 16 months now and I can honestly say that it is probably one of the worst employers I've been associated with.
  It is not about the long hours and the fact that you are underpaid. After all this is the construction business and you expect this.
  What I find unacceptable is the management: bullies with very little qualifications who love to bark orders around. I've been in construction business for a number of years and never I have seen such incompetence among upper management.
  However, on a positive note, you can really get a valuable experience working for Kiewit.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 1 August 2012 by Rater #10 | Comments (2) | Flag as inappropriate

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• If you like fair treatment and equal opportunity then this is not the place for you. I'm currently working for kiewit at the kearl site and not are not an equal opportunity employer. Superintendents are inexperienced, they choose the wrong foremans who some of but not all are inexperienced, rude and play favorites. Way different from any other northern Alberta job site where fairness plays a key role. If you are a tradesman do not think that kiewit might be a good place to work, like I said I'm here right now and I won't be coming back   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 20 July 2012 by Rater #9 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• If you are a skilled tradesman this is not the company to work for. Favoritism, sexism, Bad attitudes by foremen and superintendants. Drugs and alcohol are also problems with open drug use and dealing in the mini warehouse yard, segment 2. Very much an ass covering culture by middle management. Your hours and shifts will be played with so as not to have to pay you overtime. Safety glasses at night , with the scratched lenses and glare from not nearly enough lights. Try to get a new pair, now that's unsafe.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 15 May 2012 by Rater #15 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• As a current non-managment employee I will say this:
  You will work hard and you will be pushed, you are given extreme responsibility and accountability compared to your level of experience (especially 3-5 year employees) and not everyone can handle it. Stress can become overwhelming, but the satisfaction of finishing a construction job is second to none.
  Second, with the extremely high staff turnover rate of late they are finally looking to the future to make some changes. Time off has been extended, pay is getting better, and overall work-life balance is becoming a main focus to promote employee retention. They still have a ways to go to get with the industry standard but they are heading in the right direction.
  Lastly, you do a lot of traveling with this company and are away from home a lot, so relationships do suffer. The benefit of this is that you get job experience and gain construction knowledge at double the pace of a city job.
  Again, this company is not for everybody, but for those looking for a challenge it is definitely worth a try.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 12 December 2011 by Rater #8 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• I worked as a grader operator for one shift gave them the keys back and left.
  
  They could not get things together!Lots of turn over.  

  Posted on 21 November 2011 by Rater #14 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• Very high turnover rate amongst engineers and managers.  

  Posted on 22 August 2011 by Rater #14 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• Sure Kiewit isn't for everyone, neither is Google or the Federal Government, but for inteligent people with ambition, drive, initiative, inherent leadership qualities looking for a career in construction, there is no equal...any where in the world. Period. Tons of responsibility when you're new, tons of opportunity to make your future what you want it to be, and no one holding you back...ever. Recently recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 places to work, based on anonymous survey of current employees. The internet is a great place to gather facts about a company, but believe nothing of what you read and only half of what you hear.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 22 April 2011 by Rater #7 | Comments (4) | Flag as inappropriate

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• Kiewit is an effing joke!
  
  Why this place hasn't been sued constantly for sexual harrassment, homophobia, sexism, workplace harrassment and bullying, underpayment, and very simple provincial and federal workplace hygiene standards is completly and utterly beyond my comprehension.
  
  Kiewit is a sinking ship; they will fail miserably in the coming years becasue of zero recognition for work. Turnover is already at an all-time high. And when they do fail, it will be sweet justice for all those employees who felt under-utilized and bullied enough to make the right decision and quit.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 8 March 2011 by Rater #13 | Comments (4) | Flag as inappropriate

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• Kiewit is a very poor employer. They do not care about their employee's in anyway and all are treated as disposable. People are overworked, micromanaged and then given negative feedback on a daily basis. The environment turns everyone into miserable, overly critical people who throw each other under the bus as a course of daily survival. There is no team work only harshness and negativity. If you are considering Kiewit as an employer, look elsewhere save your relationships and self esteem.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 3 October 2010 by Rater #6 | Comments (1) | Flag as inappropriate

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• Working for this company was the worst experience I ever had in my career. The company tries to sell you on the many opportunities that you can have to move around. But unless you are willing to have no life, work extremely long hours, and suck up to your managers you won't be going anywhere. Management is very old-fashioned, they constantly micromanage and instil fear into everyone. They treat everyone like cattle and have absolutely no respect for you as a person. It is no surprise there is really high turnover. Do not work for this company unless you enjoy working in a sweatshop with high stress, low pay, bad management, no vacation time, below industry benefits.
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  Posted on 27 September 2010 by Rater #5 | Comments (1) | Flag as inappropriate

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• Lack of direction, inconsistent management, zero mentorship and leadership.
  
  Kiewit truly does not care about you. You are hired to do work, not to think -- a philosophy reflected at all levels of the totem pole. I understand you need to make money to survive, but management is completly out of tune to the needs and priorities of today's young and middle-aged workers and career men/women. I've seen a very ugly, ugly company throughout my tenure and I want no more of it. I would NOT recommend working here in any way, shape, or form... unless you enjoy working with used car salesmen.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 4 September 2010 by Rater #12 | Comments (1) | Flag as inappropriate

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• I was let go after having a heart attack because I was one day short on my 6 month probation as it was a new job. Supervisors are not up to date with latest advancements in the field and have an old school cowboy attitude towards work, saw good workers being trampled daily in name of progress, bottom line and profit   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 6 October 2009 by Rater #4 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• Company is only interested in renting a workforce they can charge out other companies for. They work you long hours with no compensation, and create a culture of fear. They often dangle a carrot they call "shares" to try and trap employees to stay another year. Horrible company for new hires, no development plan b/c they know you will most likely quit in disgust after a short time.   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 5 July 2009 by Rater #3 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• No respect for their employees. Old values and traditions that do not seem to leave. They hire full time and then work them to the maximum. Pay less than the competition. People get irritated working for this company and then they quit   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 20 November 2008 by Rater #17 | Add Comment | Flag as inappropriate

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• Good company for craft worker, excellent company for long-term employees $$$  

  Posted on 11 October 2008 by Rater #2 | Comments (1) | Flag as inappropriate

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• Kiewit is a general contractor US based company. The turnover of employees is very high in the company. Primarily cause of the poor management and age old techniques that are still practised. The spirit of bringing a new change is not welcomed and challanged to the extent that the employee gets frustrated and decided to leave.
  I would love to hear positive remarks for this company. ANYBODY THERE !!!!   read complete rating Hide complete rating

  Posted on 4 April 2008 by Rater #1 | Comments (7) | Flag as inappropriate

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