"CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities." read more
CDM Smith Company Culture
CDM Smith Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
CDM Smith's Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Manager
A+Work Culture
ALeadership
A-Outlook
A-CDM Smith CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Timothy B. Wall
79 /100
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Diversity at CDM Smith
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at CDM Smith have rated Team, Manager, and Outlook as the highest categories they have scored
Women at CDM Smith
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at CDM Smith have rated Professional Development, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
CDM Smith eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
26
CDM Smith employees are 26% more likely to recommend CDM Smith as a great place to work
| 54% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 18% | Passives |
| 28% | Detractors |
Working at CDM Smith
Working at CDM Smith is rated highly by 80 employees, across various culture dimensions. CDM Smith employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Manager, and Work Culture categories, putting CDM Smith’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Boston. See below in detail how working at CDM Smith was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at CDM Smith
A-
Overall Company Culture at CDM Smith is rated A-
Last updated a month ago
Top
15%
CDM Smith ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
CDM Smith Employee Reviews
Out of 86 CDM Smith employee reviews, 89% were positive. The remaining 11% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CDM Smith improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 89% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 11% |
Positive Reviews From CDM Smith Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?I got hired off one interview it wasn't bad
- What did you like most about the interview process?Everyone I dealt with was easy to talk to and I didn't feel like I was on trial.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Work from home and flexibility
Constructive Feedback From CDM Smith Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Appreciating diversity and how younger generations can bring innovation, specifically for work process. They also need to take a closer look at the high turnover rate for newer employees (i.e. not the ones who have been there 30+ years, but the people who are there only 5 years or so, a huge gap.)
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?I satisfied with coworkers only some needs improvement
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Previous Executives really care about employees but not current Executive Team
CDM Smith Company Information
CDM Smith Company Overview
"CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities."
CDM Smith Mission, Vision & Values
CDM Smith Mission Statement
Our commitment to a sustainable future and our dedicated employees who provide lasting solutions to meet your needs.
CDM Smith Vision Statement
CDM Smith will be a global water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities firm committed to exceptional client service to improve the natural and built environments.
CDM Smith Values
- Excellence
- Initiative
- Integrity
- Shared Commitment
- Teamwork
| Headquarter | 75 State St, Ste 701 Boston, MA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | cdmsmith.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Tel | (617) 452-6000 |
| Company Status | Private |
CDM Smith Competitors
CDM Smith competitors include MWH Global, Aqua America, AECOM, and CH2M. CDM Smith ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CDM Smith compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
CDM Smith employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at CDM Smith report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
88% of CDM Smith employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
CDM Smith employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
40% of CDM Smith employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
CDM Smith employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a year
Feedback
A Day in the Life
87% of CDM Smith employees call their work environment positive
Environment
CDM Smith Employees
80 employees at CDM Smith have reviewed CDM Smith across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was a month ago.
Overall, the 80 CDM Smith employees give their leadership a grade of A-, or Top 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at CDM Smith are generally satisfied with their total compensation at CDM Smith, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at CDM Smith are pleased with their team. 80 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A-. The majority believe the meetings at CDM Smith are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at CDM Smith believe the environment at CDM Smith is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CDM Smith is comfortably fast. About 61% of the employees at CDM Smith work 8 hours or less, while 6% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at CDM Smith are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining CDM Smith - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining CDM Smith is that the company was somewhat prepared on their first day. CDM Smith employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 60% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
CDM Smith KPIs and OKRs
At CDM Smith 100% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of CDM Smith's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 CDM Smith employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 3 have said yes.
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CDM Smith CEO & Leadership
CDM Smith CEO - Timothy B. Wall
79 /100
CDM Smith’s CEO Timothy B. Wall started in this role in 2018. Timothy’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Boston. CDM Smith’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Asian or Pacific Islander employees, employees with Over 10 Years experience, and Male employees. However, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, employees identified with Other ethnicities, and Caucasian employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to CDM Smith’s competitors, Timothy B. Wall ranks right above MWH Global CEO Alan Krause. Under B. Wall’s leadership, CDM Smith employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Work Culture. Office Culture and Gender are two areas, according to respondents, where CDM Smith could stand to see real improvement.
CDM Smith Leadership
The CDM Smith Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Timothy B. Wall, Executive Vice President - Marketing & Communications Julia Forgas, and Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer M Colling
Timothy B. Wall CEO / President
Timothy B. Wall serves as the CEO / President of CDM Smith.
Julia Forgas Executive Vice President - Marketing & Communications
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James Riley National Transportation Director
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Richard Rissmiller Vice President & Client Services Leader
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Doug Cushing Vice President of Digital Capital
Doug Cushing serves as the Vice President of Digital Capital of CDM Smith. Doug started at CDM Smith in April of 2016.... read more
Thierry Desmaris Executive Vice President, Finance, Board Member
Thierry Desmaris serves as the Executive Vice President, Finance, Board Member of CDM Smith. Thierry started at CDM... read more
Michael Edgar Vice President
Michael Edgar serves as the Vice President of CDM Smith.
Paul Gorder Sr. Vice President
Paul Gorder serves as the Sr. Vice President of CDM Smith.
CDM Smith Salaries
How much does CDM Smith pay?
How much do people at CDM Smith get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CDM Smith is $104,602, or $50 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $106,284, or $51 per hour.
At CDM Smith, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $221,032 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $46,918 annually. Average CDM Smith salaries by department include: Product at $176,092, Admin at $57,010, Finance at $79,873, and IT at $109,798. Half of CDM Smith salaries are above $106,284.
41 employees at CDM Smith rank their Compensation in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 137 ratings) while 39 employees at CDM Smith rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 43 ratings).
Salaries contributed from CDM Smith employees include job titles like Principal Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 2 salary records from CDM Smith employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $63k | $63k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $86k | $86k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $105k | $105k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $162k | $162k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $216k | $216k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $263k | $263k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $273k | $273k | 100th Percentile |
$104,602*
Average Compensation
$106,284*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
CDM Smith Salaries by City
CDM Smith Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at CDM Smith
Diverse employees at CDM Smith score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing CDM Smith in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CDM Smith across various culture dimensions.
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CDM Smith Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
CDM Smith PTO
CDM Smith's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. CDM Smith's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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H1B Visa
In 2019, CDM Smith applied for 62 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 60% were approved, 37% certified-withdrawn, and 3% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CDM Smith unveil that 2 approved work permit applications were withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 23 were withdrawn by CDM Smith after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
62
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 60% Granted (37 out of 62)
- 0% Denied ( out of 62)
- 3% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (2 out of 62)
- 37% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (23 out of 62)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let CDM Smith Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in CDM Smith on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 50% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 17% | |
Legal | 8% | |
Sales | 8% | |
Marketing | 8% | |
Other | 8% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 25% | |
|---|---|---|
Worcester | 17% | |
Indianapolis | 8% | |
Conshohocken | 8% | |
Peabody | 8% | |
Other | 33% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding CDM Smith
What is CDM Smith address?
CDM Smith location is at 75 State St, Ste 701
Who is the CEO of CDM Smith?
CDM Smith CEO is Timothy B. Wall, their score by employees is 79
What is CDM Smith eNPS?
The eNPS for CDM Smith is 26
What is the salary for Business Analyst in CDM Smith?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 76k
What are the salaries in the Admin in CDM Smith?
The average salaries for Admin in CDM Smith is 57k
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