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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterJ.S. Held employees are -48% more likely to recommend J.S. Held as a great place to work
| 22% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 8% | Passives |
| 70% | Detractors |
Working at J.S. Held is rated below average by 29 employees, across various culture dimensions. J.S. Held employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Compensation have the most room for improvement, putting J.S. Held’s culture in the Bottom 15% 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 is rated D
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J.S. Held ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 21 J.S. Held employee reviews, 33% were positive. The remaining 67% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping J.S. Held improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 33% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 67% |
What are some of the best things about your team?They are some of the best in the world at what they do
What are some of the best things about your team?Great professionals with great experience.
What is the best part about your compensation package?Various benefits are quite good
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Understanding what teams do, listen to them, encouraging them and marketing their skills
What does the leadership team need to get better at?This was no leader you hired. You hired a very young man, straight out of the airforce, no leadership skills, treated the workplace like we were going through boot camp. Degrading people every chance he got. Get these hostile bullies out of management positions. Unsafe work environment.
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Having one where the hr was receptive
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 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.
| Headquarter | United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | jsheld.com/ |
29 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 months ago.
Overall, the 29 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. 29 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 moderate. About 60% of the employees at J.S. Held work 8 hours or less, while 27% 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.

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.
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.
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 30% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 20% for Team, and in the Bottom 15% for Executive Team.
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.
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: IT at $103,734, Operations at $83,635, Sales at $108,270, and HR at $90,536. Half of J.S. Held salaries are above $104,739.
18 employees at J.S. Held rank their Compensation in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 52 ratings) while 16 employees at J.S. Held rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 10% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 17 ratings).
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| 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 |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at J.S. Held across various culture dimensions.
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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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 -48
What is the salary for Sales Associate in J.S. Held?
Sales Associate average salary in the US is 59k
What are the salaries in the HR in J.S. Held?
The average salaries for HR in J.S. Held is 91k
Who is J.S. Held leadership?
Russell Polin, Monica Christopher & Michelle Miller are part of J.S. Held leadership, Jonathan Held is the CEO