


Diverse employees at Valmont Industries have rated Meetings, Environment, and Perks And Benefits as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Valmont Industries have rated Professional Development, Perks And Benefits, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Valmont Industries employees are -27% more likely to recommend Valmont Industries as a great place to work
| 30% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 13% | Passives |
| 57% | Detractors |
Working at Valmont Industries is rated below average by 131 employees, across various culture dimensions. Valmont Industries employees rate Professional Development highest among all categories, and think that Work Culture and Environment have the most room for improvement, putting Valmont Industries’s culture in the Bottom 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 15% compared to other companies in Omaha, NE. See below in detail how working at Valmont Industries was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Valmont Industries is rated D
Last updated 24 days ago
Valmont Industries ranks in the Bottom 15% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Out of 80 Valmont Industries employee reviews, 64% were positive. The remaining 36% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Valmont Industries improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 64% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 36% |
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?Pride in doing a good job
What are some of the best things about your team?Worked together for a long time
What do you like best about the leadership team?They are changing with the times
What would you improve about your company's interview process?Truthfulness in what is expected
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Giving women and people of color a chance to succeed
What needs to change to make the company culture better?End bureaucracy. Update processes to be modern. Value the right skills
Valmont is the global leader in designing and manufacturing poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication
we are committed to Conserving Resources. Improving Life®.
Valmont is recognized throughout the world as an industry leader in engineered products and services for infrastructure, and water conserving irrigation equipment for agriculture. We grow our businesses by leveraging our existing products, markets and processes. We recognize that our growth will only create shareholder value if, at the same time, we exceed our cost of capital. Essential to our success is a company-wide commitment to customer service and innovation, and the ability to be the best cost producer for all products and services we provide. Recognizing that our employees are the cornerstone of our accomplishments, we pride ourselves on being people of passion and integrity who excel and deliver results.
| Headquarter | Omaha, NE 68154 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.valmont.com |
| Founding Date | 1946 |
| Tel | +1-402-359-4470 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | VMI |
| Jobs | www.valmont.com/careers |
| Social Sites |

131 employees at Valmont Industries have reviewed Valmont Industries across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 24 days ago.
Overall, the 131 Valmont Industries 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 Valmont Industries are not very pleased with their total compensation at Valmont Industries, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Valmont Industries are not very pleased with their team. 131 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Valmont Industries are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Valmont Industries believe the environment at Valmont Industries is negative. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Valmont Industries is moderate. About 37% of the employees at Valmont Industries work 8 hours or less, while 8% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Valmont Industries are dissatisfied, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.


The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Valmont Industries is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Valmont Industries 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.
At Valmont Industries 50% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Valmont Industries' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Valmont Industries employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 4 have said yes.
Stephen’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting Stephen in the Bottom 20% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 20% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Omaha, NE. Stephen Kaniewski’s employees rank Valmont Industries in the Top 30% for Professional Development, in the Bottom 45% for Compensation, and in the Bottom 40% for Perks And Benefits. Kaniewski is generally unpopular with Valmont Industries employees, but ranks especially low with employees in the Operations department, and by employees with Over 10 Years experience and Male employees. However, employees with the company for 2 to 5 Years have a slightly more favorable view of the CEO.
The Valmont Industries Executive Team is rated a “D” and led by CEO Stephen Kaniewski, EVP and CFO Mark Jaksich, and Vice President of Operations Tom Sutko
Stephen Kaniewski CEO / President
Stephen Kaniewski serves as the CEO / President of Valmont Industries.
Mark Jaksich EVP and CFO
Mark Jaksich serves as the EVP and CFO of Valmont Industries.
Tom Sutko Vice President of Operations
Tom Sutko serves as the Vice President of Operations of Valmont Industries.
Bob Gillen Vice President Global Operations
Bob Gillen serves as the Vice President Global Operations of Valmont Industries, Inc.. Bob started at Valmont... read more
James Brown VP Sales & Marketing
James Brown serves as the VP Sales & Marketing of Valmont Industries.
Ann OShaughnessy-Happel Senior Director, Global IT Shared Service, Application Development, Business Relationship Management
Ann OShaughnessy-Happel serves as the Senior Director, Global IT Shared Service, Application Development, Business... read more
Vanessa Brown SVP - Human Resources
Vanessa Brown serves as the SVP - Human Resources of Valmont Industries, Inc.. Vanessa currently resides in the Greater... read more
Tim Francis SVP, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer
Tim Francis serves as the SVP, Corporate Controller, and Chief Accounting Officer of Valmont Industries, Inc.. Tim... read more
Chris Colwell Vice President & General Manager - North America Utility Division
Chris Colwell serves as the Vice President & General Manager - North America Utility Division of Valmont Industries,... read more
How much do people at Valmont Industries get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Valmont Industries is $131,443, or $63 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $122,382, or $58 per hour.
At Valmont Industries, the highest paid job is a Group Product Manager at $226,249 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $46,255 annually. Average Valmont Industries salaries by department include: Legal at $158,819, HR at $125,804, Sales at $150,899, and Finance at $89,616. Half of Valmont Industries salaries are above $122,382.
56 employees at Valmont Industries rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 175 ratings) while 55 employees at Valmont Industries rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 58 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Valmont Industries employees include job titles like Inventory and Director of Investor Relations. Comparably data has a total of 1 salary records from Valmont Industries employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $70k | $70k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $95k | $95k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $181k | $181k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $238k | $238k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $267k | $267k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $298k | $298k | 100th Percentile |
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Diverse employees at Valmont Industries score the company 54/100 across various culture categories, placing Valmont Industries in the Bottom 15% 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 Valmont Industries across various culture dimensions.
Valmont Industries' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year. Paid Time Off is Valmont Industries' 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Valmont Industries' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1000 -$1500 cash value per month.

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In 2019, Valmont Industries applied for 9 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 78% were approved.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Valmont Industries unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date.
H1B Applications Outcome
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data

Candidates By Department
All Industries | 67% | |
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Engineering | 33% |
Candidates By Location
Omaha | 33% | |
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Fort Calhoun | 33% | |
Washington | 33% |
Who is the CEO of Valmont Industries?
Valmont Industries CEO is Stephen Kaniewski, their score by employees is 58
What is Valmont Industries eNPS?
The eNPS for Valmont Industries is -27
What is Valmont Industries revenue?
Valmont Industries revenue is $3B
What is the salary for Senior Marketing Manager in Valmont Industries?
Senior Marketing Manager average salary in the US is 155k
What are the salaries in the Product in Valmont Industries?
The average salaries for Product in Valmont Industries is 162k