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Jacobs Company Culture
Jacobs Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.3/5
Jacobs' Overall Culture is rated A-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
ATeam
ALeadership
A-Meetings
A-Work Culture
A-Jacobs CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve Demetriou
78 /100
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Diversity at Jacobs
Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Jacobs have rated Team, Meetings, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Jacobs
Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C+
Women at Jacobs have rated Team, Outlook, and Work Culture as the highest categories they have scored
Jacobs 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?
24
Jacobs employees are 24% more likely to recommend Jacobs as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 26% | Passives |
| 25% | Detractors |
Working at Jacobs
Working at Jacobs is rated highly by 453 employees, across various culture dimensions. Jacobs employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Team, and Leadership categories, putting Jacobs’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 25% compared to other companies in Dallas. See below in detail how working at Jacobs was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Jacobs
A-
Overall Company Culture at Jacobs is rated A-
Last updated a month ago
Top
15%
Jacobs ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Jacobs Employee Reviews
Out of 285 Jacobs employee reviews, 82% were positive. The remaining 18% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Jacobs improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 82% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 18% |
Positive Reviews From Jacobs Employees
- What do you like best about the leadership team?connected with their people, easy to approach
- What did you like most about the interview process?A broad interview panel to allow for healthy discussion of candidates skills and fit for the team
- What makes you most happy at work?Being with people who share my same passion for making the world a better place for everyone
Constructive Feedback From Jacobs Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Compensation is fine - difficult to work with immature leadership
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?All focus is on shareholders and profit rather than compensation for work done
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Start investing in the company and employees
Jacobs Company Information
Jacobs Company Overview
Jacobs
Jacobs Mission, Vision & Values
Jacobs Mission & Values
Our company's Vision, Mission and Values are the cornerstones of our culture. They guide our global strategy, define our overarching goals, and serve as a constant reminder of Jacobs' high performing, innovative and empowered culture.
Jacobs Vision Statement
Providing solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Jacobs
Sustainability at Jacobs means ensuring long-term business resilience and success while positively contributing toward the economy, society and the environment. Through our PlanBeyond program, we are inspired to make a positive environmental, societal and economic difference for businesses, governments and communities around the world — from the way we operate our business, to the work we perform with clients and other organizations.
We advance innovations that improve energy ef?ciency, resilience, conservation, reuse and reclamation of vital air, land and water resources. In FY2018, we reduced carbon emissions by more than 37 million tons in Value+ Savings on client projects, equivalent to a full year’s energy use by 4 million homes. In addition, the former CH2M business exceeded its 5-year commitment to reduce operational greenhouse gas emissions by 25%, ultimately achieving a 29% reduction since 2012.
No longer a secondary concern to human progress, environmental impacts now guide social and economic decisions around all horizontal and vertical infrastructure development.
Addressing the past, we need to continue to remediate environmental damage. And looking to the future, the planning and sustainability steps we take today could lead to a more climate-resilient existence.
That’s why clients trust Jacobs – one of the top ranked global environmental firms and a recipient of the World Environment Center’s Gold Medal Award for Sustainable Development – to help solve their most complex environmental challenges and opportunities.
We partner with government agencies, municipalities, private sector companies and leading environmental organizations to safely clean-up legacy liabilities for redevelopment, and deliver proven industry expertise on new infrastructure, sustainability and environmental health and safety initiatives around the globe.
| Headquarter | Dallas, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.jacobs.com |
| Founding Date | 1947 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | JEC |
Jacobs Competitors
Jacobs competitors include KBR, Fluor Corporation, GHD, and WorleyParsons. Jacobs ranks 1st in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Jacobs compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Jacobs Employees
453 employees at Jacobs have reviewed Jacobs 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 453 Jacobs 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 Jacobs are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Jacobs, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Jacobs are pleased with their team. 453 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A. The majority believe the meetings at Jacobs are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Jacobs believe the environment at Jacobs is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Jacobs is comfortably fast. About 55% of the employees at Jacobs work 8 hours or less, while 1% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Jacobs are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Jacobs employees generally work 8.9 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Jacobs report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Jacobs have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
89% of Jacobs employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Jacobs employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
62% of Jacobs employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Jacobs employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
81% of Jacobs employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Jacobs - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Jacobs is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Jacobs employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 67% 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.
Jacobs KPIs and OKRs
At Jacobs 60% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Jacobs' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 14 Jacobs employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 9 have said yes.
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Jacobs CEO & Leadership
Jacobs CEO - Steve Demetriou
78 /100
Steve’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 15% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Dallas. Jacobs’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Customer Support department, African American/Black employees, and employees identified with Other ethnicities. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, employees with the company for 1 to 2 Years, and employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Jacobs’s competitors, Steve Demetriou ranks right above KBR CEO Stuart Bradie. Under Demetriou’s leadership, Jacobs employee respondents are most happy about their Team and the company’s Leadership. Professional Development and Perks And Benefits are two areas, according to respondents, where Jacobs could stand to see real improvement.
Jacobs Leadership
The Jacobs Executive Team is rated a “B+” and led by CEO Steve Demetriou, Director Michael McElvaney, and Division Vice President - Northwest PMCM Infrastructure Manager Tyler Sheldon
Steve Demetriou CEO / President
Steve Demetriou serves as the CEO / President of Jacobs.
Michael McElvaney Director
Michael McElvaney serves as the Director of Jacobs. Michael started at Jacobs in May of 2017. Michael currently resides... read more
Tyler Sheldon Division Vice President - Northwest PMCM Infrastructure Manager
Tyler Sheldon serves as the Division Vice President - Northwest PMCM Infrastructure Manager of Jacobs. Tyler started at... read more
Shelie Gustafson Chief HR Officer
Shelie Gustafson serves as the Chief HR Officer of Jacobs. Shelie started at Jacobs in January of 2018. Shelie currently... read more
Maricel Lovisolo Vice President Global Learning and Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion
Maricel Lovisolo serves as the Vice President Global Learning and Talent Management, Diversity & Inclusion of Jacobs.... read more
Peter Zweck Vice President
Peter Zweck serves as the Vice President of Jacobs. Peter started at Jacobs in November of 1990. Peter currently resides... read more
Keith Ackley Vice President & General Manager Petroleum & Chemicals - Houston & Major Projects
Keith Ackley serves as the Vice President & General Manager Petroleum & Chemicals - Houston & Major Projects of Jacobs.... read more
Madhuri Andrews SVP, Chief Information Officer
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Jacobs Salaries
How much does Jacobs pay?
How much do people at Jacobs get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Jacobs is $125,814, or $60 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $112,565, or $54 per hour.
At Jacobs, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $244,923 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $36,259 annually. Average Jacobs salaries by department include: Legal at $125,614, Product at $185,270, Communications at $236,542, and Engineering at $123,403. Half of Jacobs salaries are above $112,565.
157 employees at Jacobs rank their Compensation in the Top 35% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 472 ratings) while 145 employees at Jacobs rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 151 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Jacobs employees include job titles like Lead Engineer, Engineering Manager, Project Manager- Tech, and Automation Engineer. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Jacobs employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $60k | $60k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $112k | $112k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $169k | $169k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $275k | $275k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $301k | $301k | 100th Percentile |
$125,814*
Average Compensation
$112,565*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Jacobs Salaries by City
Jacobs Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Jacobs
Diverse employees at Jacobs score the company 71/100 across various culture categories, placing Jacobs in the Top 30% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Jacobs across various culture dimensions.
Ranked in the top quartile of Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, we continue to advance inclusion and diversity to create an environment where all employees can thrive.,
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Jacobs Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Office Perks
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Jacobs PTO
Jacobs' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 67% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Jacobs' 3rd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 17% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Jacobs' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.
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Jacobs Careers
Jacobs Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Jacobs applied for 20 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 90% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
20
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 90% Granted (18 out of 20)
- 0% Denied ( out of 20)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 20)
- 10% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 20)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let Jacobs Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in Jacobs on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 34% | |
|---|---|---|
IT | 23% | |
Engineering | 9% | |
Operations | 7% | |
Customer Support | 5% | |
Other | 23% |
Candidates By Location
Los Angeles | 14% | |
|---|---|---|
Houston | 9% | |
Denver | 5% | |
Washington | 5% | |
Pasadena | 5% | |
Other | 64% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Jacobs
Who is the CEO of Jacobs?
Jacobs CEO is Steve Demetriou, their score by employees is 78
What is Jacobs eNPS?
The eNPS for Jacobs is 24
What is Jacobs revenue?
Jacobs revenue is $10B
What is the salary for Business Analyst in Jacobs?
Business Analyst average salary in the US is 87k
What are the salaries in the Admin in Jacobs?
The average salaries for Admin in Jacobs is 60k
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