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NBBJ Company Culture
NBBJ Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews2.9/5
NBBJ's Overall Culture is rated C-
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
Diversity
A-Gender
BProfessional Development
B-Perks & Benefits
C+Retention
C+NBBJ CEO
Bottom 40%Bottom 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Steve McConnell
64 /100
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Diversity at NBBJ
Top 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A-
Diverse employees at NBBJ have rated Compensation, Perks And Benefits, and Retention as the highest categories they have scored
Women at NBBJ
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Women at NBBJ have rated Compensation, Retention, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
NBBJ 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 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
0
NBBJ employees are 0% more likely to recommend NBBJ as a great place to work
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 6% | Passives |
| 47% | Detractors |
Working at NBBJ
Working at NBBJ is rated below average by 24 employees, across various culture dimensions. NBBJ employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Environment and Office Culture have the most room for improvement, putting NBBJ’s culture in the Bottom 30% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 25% compared to other companies in Seattle. See below in detail how working at NBBJ was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at NBBJ
C-
Overall Company Culture at NBBJ is rated C-
Last updated months ago
Bottom
30%
NBBJ ranks in the Bottom 30% of other companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterNBBJ Employee Reviews
Out of 8 NBBJ employee reviews, 38% were positive. The remaining 62% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping NBBJ improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 38% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 62% |
Positive Reviews From NBBJ Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Fun crew! I enjoy our team.
- What do you like best about the leadership team?Understanding in humanity of workers, work life balance and realistic about work and life.
- What makes you most happy at work?Some of my coworkers, and the friends I've been able to make.
Constructive Feedback From NBBJ Employees
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Get rid of rank ordered bonuses.
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?To be paid the same as people in other firms.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?New leadership that cares for its employees.
NBBJ Company Information
NBBJ Company Overview
NBBJ is a global architecture, planning, and design firm providing services in architecture, interiors, planning and urban design, and more.
NBBJ Mission, Vision & Values
NBBJ Mission & Values
At NBBJ, we design for life. Our mission is to create beautiful, high-performance environments that are good for people, good for business and good for the planet. Are you interested in helping to elevate human experience and performance at some of the world's most innovative organizations?
| Headquarter | Suite 1507, 12 Jianguomenwai Avenue Seattle, WA United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | nbbj.com |
| Founding Date | 1943 |
| Company Status | Private |
NBBJ Competitors
NBBJ competitors include Perkins & Will and Gensler. NBBJ ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how NBBJ 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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NBBJ Employees
24 employees at NBBJ have reviewed NBBJ 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 24 NBBJ employees give their leadership a grade of D, or Bottom 20% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at NBBJ are generally satisfied with their total compensation at NBBJ, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at NBBJ are generally satisfied with their team. 24 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. Half of them believe the meetings at NBBJ are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at NBBJ believe the environment at NBBJ is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at NBBJ is extremely fast. About 24% of the employees at NBBJ work 8 hours or less.
Overall, the employees at NBBJ are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
Joining NBBJ - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Seattle about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Seattle employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 70% 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.
NBBJ KPIs and OKRs
At this moment no NBBJ employees have provided insight into whether or not they clearly understand NBBJ's KPIs and OKRs.
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NBBJ CEO & Leadership
NBBJ CEO - Steve McConnell
64 /100
Steve’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Steve in the Bottom 40% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 30% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Seattle. Steve McConnell’s employees rank NBBJ in the Top 40% for Professional Development, in the Top 50% for Perks And Benefits, and in the Top 50% for Retention. McConnell is generally unpopular with NBBJ employees, but ranks especially low with Caucasian employees. However, employees identified with Other ethnicities have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO. When compared to NBBJ’s competitors, Steve McConnell ranks below both Gensler CEO Andy Cohen/Diane Hoskins and Perkins & Will CEO Phil Harrison.
NBBJ Leadership
The NBBJ Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Steve McConnell, Principal / Chief Financial Officer Brenda Clark, and architect aia sr assoc Grant Gustafson
Steve McConnell CEO / President
Steve McConnell serves as the CEO / President of NBBJ.
Brenda Clark Principal / Chief Financial Officer
Brenda Clark serves as the Principal / Chief Financial Officer of NBBJ.
Grant Gustafson architect aia sr assoc
Grant Gustafson serves as the architect aia sr assoc of NBBJ.
Melissa Alexander Architect, Urbanist, Spatial Analyst
Melissa Alexander serves as the Architect, Urbanist, Spatial Analyst of NBBJ.
Paul Audsley Principal / CIO
Paul Audsley serves as the Principal / CIO of NBBJ.
Evans Briana Chief Executive Officer at GPACC
Evans Briana serves as the Chief Executive Officer at GPACC of NBBJ.
Juli Cook COO, Partner
Juli Cook serves as the COO, Partner of NBBJ.
Juanrean Cooper Systems Admin / Service Desk Lead
Juanrean Cooper serves as the Systems Admin / Service Desk Lead of NBBJ.
Alan Davis Architect/Project Manager
Alan Davis serves as the Architect/Project Manager of NBBJ.
NBBJ Salaries
How much does NBBJ pay?
How much do people at NBBJ get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at NBBJ is $94,521, or $45 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $86,892, or $41 per hour.
At NBBJ, the highest paid job is a General Counsel at $220,251 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $45,454 annually. Average NBBJ salaries by department include: Design at $101,701, Engineering at $142,967, Finance at $79,233, and Admin at $54,271. Half of NBBJ salaries are above $86,892.
11 employees at NBBJ rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 29 ratings) while 9 employees at NBBJ rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 50% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 10 ratings).
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $55k | $55k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $72k | $72k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $87k | $87k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $145k | $145k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $200k | $200k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $262k | $262k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $267k | $267k | 100th Percentile |
$94,521*
Average Compensation
$86,892*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
NBBJ Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at NBBJ
Diverse employees at NBBJ score the company 83/100 across various culture categories, placing NBBJ in the Top 15% of companies on Comparably with 501-1,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at NBBJ across various culture dimensions.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
NBBJ Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
NBBJ PTO
NBBJ's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.
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NBBJ Careers
NBBJ Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, NBBJ applied for 16 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 94% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at NBBJ unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
16
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 94% Granted (15 out of 16)
- 0% Denied ( out of 16)
- 6% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 16)
- 0% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer ( out of 16)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
Let NBBJ Know You Want To Work There
Overview of Candidates Interested in NBBJ on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
Finance | 22% | |
Design | 11% | |
IT | 11% | |
Operations | 11% |
Candidates By Location
Seattle | 44% | |
|---|---|---|
La Mirada | 11% | |
Glendale | 11% | |
Los Angeles | 11% | |
Richmond | 11% | |
Other | 11% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding NBBJ
What is NBBJ address?
NBBJ location is at Suite 1507, 12 Jianguomenwai Avenue
Who is the CEO of NBBJ?
NBBJ CEO is Steve McConnell, their score by employees is 64
What is the salary for Graphic Designer in NBBJ?
Graphic Designer average salary in the US is 65k
What are the salaries in the Marketing in NBBJ?
The average salaries for Marketing in NBBJ is 123k
Who are NBBJ competitors?
NBBJ main competitors are Perkins & Will, Gensler
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