Our organization is built upon three fundamental pillars: * to provide high quality technical expertise; * to deliver an unparalleled client experience; and * to be a catalyst for change in our industry. Our commitment to these pillars positions us as a leading global consulting firm, respected for our exceptional success addressing complex construction and environmental matters in the world. read more
J.S. Held Company Culture
J.S. Held Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.4/5
J.S. Held's Overall Culture is rated D-
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CEO Rating
DExecutive Team
DLeadership
DOutlook
DTeam
DJ.S. Held CEO
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Jonathan Held
56 /100
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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 15%Bottom 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-50
J.S. Held employees are -50% more likely to recommend J.S. Held as a great place to work
| 21% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 71% | Detractors |
Working at J.S. Held
Working at J.S. Held is rated below average by 30 employees, across various culture dimensions. J.S. Held employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting J.S. Held’s culture in the Bottom 10% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at J.S. Held was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at J.S. Held
D-
Overall Company Culture at J.S. Held is rated D-
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J.S. Held ranks in the Bottom 10% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJ.S. Held Employee Reviews
Out of 28 J.S. Held employee reviews, 38% were positive. The remaining 62% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping J.S. Held improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 38% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 62% |
Positive Reviews From J.S. Held Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?Personable and they really tried to connect
- What makes you most happy at work?When the day is done
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?You can work anytime you like from home
Constructive Feedback From J.S. Held Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Level of competence is not good
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?National pay scale doesn't work in SF Bay area
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Actually managing people with constructive feedback. Teaching how to get better at your job
J.S. Held Company Information
J.S. Held Mission, Vision & Values
J.S. Held Mission Statement
Our organization is built upon three fundamental pillars: * to provide high quality technical expertise; * to deliver an unparalleled client experience; and * to be a catalyst for change in our industry. Our commitment to these pillars positions us as a leading global consulting firm, respected for our exceptional success addressing complex construction and environmental matters in the world.
J.S. Held Vision Statement
J.S. Held is dedicated to being the global leader in providing multi-disciplinary consulting services. We are committed to recruiting and cultivating top industry talent to build a collaborative and diverse team of experts. We leverage our vast and varied intellectual resources with our core values to provide an unrivaled client experience.
J.S. Held Values
- Quality & Service are Paramount
- Deliver the News
- Collaboration
- Be Passionate in All You Do
- Think Outside the Box
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | jsheld.com/ |
J.S. Held Employees
30 employees at J.S. Held have reviewed J.S. Held 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 30 J.S. Held 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 J.S. Held are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at J.S. Held, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at J.S. Held are not very pleased with their team. 30 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at J.S. Held are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at J.S. Held believe the environment at J.S. Held is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at J.S. Held is extremely fast. About 63% of the employees at J.S. Held work 8 hours or less, while 25% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at J.S. Held are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining J.S. Held - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.
J.S. Held KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no J.S. Held employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand J.S. Held's KPIs and OKRs.
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J.S. Held CEO & Leadership
J.S. Held CEO - Jonathan Held
56 /100
Jonathan’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Jonathan in the Bottom 15% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. Jonathan Held’s employees rank J.S. Held in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team, in the Bottom 15% for Leadership, and in the Bottom 15% for Outlook.
J.S. Held Leadership
The J.S. Held Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Jonathan Held, Chief Financial Officer Russell Polin, and Chief Marketing Officer Monica Christopher
Jonathan Held CEO / President
Jonathan Held serves as the CEO / President of J.S. Held.
Russell Polin Chief Financial Officer
Russell Polin serves as the Chief Financial Officer of J.S. Held.
Monica Christopher Chief Marketing Officer
Monica Christopher serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of J.S. Held.
Michelle Miller Director Of Business Development
Michelle Miller serves as the Director Of Business Development of J.S. Held.
William Bracken EVP / National Director of Forensic Engineering
William Bracken serves as the EVP / National Director of Forensic Engineering of J.S. Held.
Gregg Golson Vice President - Business Development
Gregg Golson serves as the Vice President - Business Development of J.S. Held.
Jay Contreras Vice President of Business Development, Western Region
Jay Contreras serves as the Vice President of Business Development, Western Region of J.S. Held.
Greg Beste Vice President of Forensic Architecture & Engineering
Greg Beste serves as the Vice President of Forensic Architecture & Engineering of J.S. Held.
Adam Yala Vice President of Forensic Engineering
Adam Yala serves as the Vice President of Forensic Engineering of J.S. Held.
J.S. Held Salaries
How much does J.S. Held pay?
How much do people at J.S. Held get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at J.S. Held is $88,215, or $42 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $104,739, or $50 per hour.
At J.S. Held, the highest paid job is a Sales Rep at $115,952 annually and the lowest is a Bookkeeper at $42,463 annually. Average J.S. Held salaries by department include: Customer Support at $59,467, HR at $90,536, Sales at $108,270, and Design at $70,838. Half of J.S. Held salaries are above $104,739.
19 employees at J.S. Held rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 55 ratings) while 17 employees at J.S. Held rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings).
Last updated a month ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $61k | $61k | 1st Percentile |
20th Percentile $82k | $82k | 20th Percentile |
40th Percentile $103k | $103k | 40th Percentile |
60th Percentile $166k | $166k | 60th Percentile |
80th Percentile $268k | $268k | 80th Percentile |
100th Percentile $352k | $352k | 100th Percentile |
$88,215*
Average Compensation
$104,739*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
J.S. Held Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at J.S. Held
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J.S. Held PTO
J.S. Held's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 0% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is J.S. Held's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 100% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. J.S. Held's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Frequently Asked Questions regarding J.S. Held
Who is the CEO of J.S. Held?
J.S. Held CEO is Jonathan Held, their score by employees is 56
What is J.S. Held eNPS?
The eNPS for J.S. Held is -50
What is the salary for Marketing Associate in J.S. Held?
Marketing Associate average salary in the US is 58k
What are the salaries in the Sales in J.S. Held?
The average salaries for Sales in J.S. Held is 108k
Who is J.S. Held leadership?
Russell Polin, Monica Christopher & Michelle Miller are part of J.S. Held leadership, Jonathan Held is the CEO
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