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"CH2M Hill is an engineering firm that provides consulting, design, construction and operations services for corporations." read more
EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
23
TOTAL
RATINGS
262

CH2M Company Culture

CH2M Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
2.5/5
CH2M's Overall Culture is rated D

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

CH2M CEO

Bottom 5%Bottom 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Jacqueline Hinman CH2M's CEO
Jacqueline Hinman
46 /100

Diversity at CH2M

Women at CH2M

Bottom 30%Bottom 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-

Women at CH2M have rated Meetings, Team, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored

CH2M 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?"
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Recommend to a Friend?

-37

CH2M employees are -37% more likely to recommend CH2M as a great place to work

26%Promoters
11%Passives
63%Detractors

Working at CH2M

Working at CH2M is rated below average by 23 employees, across various culture dimensions. CH2M employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that CEO Rating and Executive Team have the most room for improvement, putting CH2M’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 20% compared to other companies in Denver. See below in detail how working at CH2M was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at CH2M

D

Overall Company Culture at CH2M is rated D

Last updated a month ago

Bottom
15%

CH2M ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 201-500 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

CH2M Employee Reviews

Out of 20 CH2M employee reviews, 59% were positive. The remaining 41% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping CH2M improve their work culture.

59%
41%
Positive Reviews59%
Constructive Feedback41%

Positive Reviews From CH2M Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    It used to be a great company
  • What are some of the best things about your team?
    hardworking talented people who are industry leaders
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Some of the leaders were good people who worked hard to build the company and improve the culture.

Constructive Feedback From CH2M Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    better distribution of company shares
  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I am not getting the wage I would get elsewhere. I would feel better if they didn't have favoritism within the company.
  • What does the leadership team need to get better at?
    Less favoritism and more rewards for your work.

CH2M Company Information

CH2M Company Overview

"CH2M Hill is an engineering firm that provides consulting, design, construction and operations services for corporations."

CH2M Mission, Vision & Values

CH2M Mission Statement

Many clients, many places, many skills. Through building trusted relationships, we partner with governments, communities, businesses and organizations all over the world.

CH2M Values

  • our ethics
  • integrity
HeadquarterEnglewood, CO
United States of America
Websitewww.ch2m.com
Founding Date1946
Company StatusPrivate

CH2M Competitors

CH2M competitors include Black & Veatch, Bechtel, Stantec, and AECOM. CH2M ranks 5th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how CH2M compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.

  1. #1
    Black & Veatch's Logo
    Black & Veatch
    4.5/5
  2. #2
    Bechtel's Logo
    Bechtel
    4.3/5
  3. #3
    Stantec's Logo
    Stantec
    4.1/5
  4. #4
    AECOM's Logo
    AECOM
    2.9/5
  5. #5
    CH2M's Logo
    CH2M
    2.5/5
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CH2M Employees

23 employees at CH2M have reviewed CH2M 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 23 CH2M employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 15% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at CH2M are not very pleased with their total compensation at CH2M, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at CH2M are generally satisfied with their team. 23 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C-. The majority believe the meetings at CH2M are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at CH2M believe the environment at CH2M is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at CH2M is comfortably fast. About 72% of the employees at CH2M work 8 hours or less, while 14% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at CH2M are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

Joining CH2M - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Denver about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Denver employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% 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.

CH2M KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of CH2M's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 3 CH2M employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes33%
No67%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

CH2M CEO & Leadership

CH2M CEO - Jacqueline Hinman

Jacqueline Hinman CH2M's CEO
46 /100

Jacqueline’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jacqueline in the Bottom 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 5% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Denver. Jacqueline Hinman’s employees rank CH2M in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 40% for Manager, and in the Bottom 40% for Meetings. Hinman is generally unpopular with CH2M employees, but ranks especially low with employees with Over 10 Years experience. However, Female employees have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to CH2M’s competitors, Jacqueline Hinman ranks below both AECOM CEO Michael Burke and Black & Veatch CEO Mario Azar.

CH2M Leadership

The CH2M Executive Team is rated a “F” and led by CEO Jacqueline Hinman, Vice President and CFO Dan Cartmell, and CFO Catherine Santee

  • Jacqueline Hinman  CEO / President

    Jacqueline Hinman CEO / President

    Jacqueline Hinman serves as the CEO / President of CH2M.

  • Dan Cartmell Vice President and CFO

    Dan Cartmell serves as the Vice President and CFO of CH2M.

  • Catherine Santee CFO

    Catherine Santee serves as the CFO of CH2M.

  • John Hanula Senior Vice President

    John Hanula serves as the Senior Vice President of CH2M.

  • Kathy Pileggi Vice President & Senior HR Director

    Kathy Pileggi serves as the Vice President & Senior HR Director of CH2M. Kathy started at CH2M in Dec of 2003. Kathy... read more

  • Deborah Finn Sr. VP/ Director of Transit/Rail

    Deborah Finn serves as the Sr. VP/ Director of Transit/Rail of CH2M.

  • Dave Parry Senior Fellow Technologist, Vice President

    Dave Parry serves as the Senior Fellow Technologist, Vice President of CH2M. Dave started at CH2M in Jun of 2015. Dave... read more

  • Bardia Nezhati Vice President / Sr. Program Manager

    Bardia Nezhati serves as the Vice President / Sr. Program Manager of CH2M. Bardia started at CH2M in Jun of 2008. Bardia... read more

  • Andy Appleton Senior Vice President - Global Operations Director

    Andy Appleton serves as the Senior Vice President - Global Operations Director of CH2M. Andy started at CH2M in Jun of... read more

CH2M Salaries

How much does CH2M pay?

How much do people at CH2M get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at CH2M is $101,005, or $48 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $103,873, or $49 per hour.

At CH2M, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $208,119 annually and the lowest is a Technical Support at $42,348 annually. Average CH2M salaries by department include: Engineering at $154,045, Design at $84,862, Marketing at $89,314, and Operations at $106,280. Half of CH2M salaries are above $103,873.

10 employees at CH2M rank their Compensation in the Bottom 25% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 34 ratings) while 9 employees at CH2M rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 30% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 12 ratings).

Last updated months ago.

1st Percentile
$61k
$61k1st Percentile
17th Percentile
$83k
$83k17th Percentile
33rd Percentile
$93k
$93k33rd Percentile
50th Percentile
$165k
$165k50th Percentile
67th Percentile
$232k
$232k67th Percentile
83rd Percentile
$287k
$287k83rd Percentile
100th Percentile
$319k
$319k100th Percentile
$101,005*
Average Compensation
$103,873*
Median Compensation

* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

CH2M Salaries by Department

Explore CH2M Salaries

Diversity & Inclusion at CH2M

The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at CH2M across various culture dimensions.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women N/A/100
Men N/A/100
Diverse Employees N/A/100

CH2M Perks & Benefits

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy

CH2M PTO

CH2M's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is CH2M's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. CH2M's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy100%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes50%
No50%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo33%
Less than $500/mo67%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

CH2M Careers

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H1B Visa

In 2019, CH2M applied for 65 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 75% were approved, 20% certified-withdrawn, 2% withdrawn, and 3% denied.

An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at CH2M unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 13 were withdrawn by CH2M after the employee’s start date.

Work Permit Application Outcome

65
Total Applied
  • 75% Granted (49 out of 65)
  • 3% Denied (2 out of 65)
  • 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 65)
  • 20% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (13 out of 65)

This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Let CH2M Know You Want To Work There

Overview of Candidates Interested in CH2M on Comparably

Candidates By Department

IT
50%
All Industries
17%
Engineering
17%
Customer Support
17%

Candidates By Location

Duluth
17%
Atlanta
17%
Cleveland
17%
San Francisco
17%
Coraopolis
17%
Other
17%

Frequently Asked Questions regarding CH2M

Who is the CEO of CH2M?

CH2M CEO is Jacqueline Hinman, their score by employees is 46

What is CH2M eNPS?

The eNPS for CH2M is -37

What is the salary for Business Development Manager in CH2M?

Business Development Manager average salary in the US is 110k

What are the salaries in the Finance in CH2M?

The average salaries for Finance in CH2M is 75k

Who are CH2M competitors?

CH2M main competitors are Black & Veatch, Bechtel, Stantec, AECOM

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