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| 20% | Promoters |
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| 20% | Passives |
| 60% | Detractors |
Working at Willbros is rated below average by 6 employees, across various culture dimensions. Willbros employees rate Retention highest among all categories, and think that Perks And Benefits and Meetings have the most room for improvement, putting Willbros’s culture in the Bottom 35% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 35% compared to other companies in Houston. See below in detail how working at Willbros was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Willbros is rated C-
Last updated 7 days ago
Willbros ranks in the Bottom 35% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
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Anonymously Rate Your Experience & Make Work BetterOut of 4 Willbros employee reviews, 50% were positive. The remaining 50% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Willbros improve their work culture.
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| Constructive Feedback | 50% |
What do you like best about the leadership team?Wonderful Managers that actually are involved in projects
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?The ability to kick back and have fun
What does the leadership team need to get better at?Bertter understanding the employees in the field
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Better training or training grounds
Willbros is a pipeline construction company specializing in energy infrastructure.
We are committed to creating value by providing services with the highest ratio of quality to cost.
Willbros is committed to strong leadership across our organization to achieve excellence, accountability, and compliance in everything we do based on our core values of: Safety. ... Our People. ... Our Customers.
| Headquarter | Houston, TX United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.willbros.com/ |
| Founding Date | 1908 |
| Company Status | Public |
Willbros competitors include Quanta Services and Mastec. Willbros ranks 2nd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Willbros compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
6 employees at Willbros have reviewed Willbros across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 7 days ago.
Overall, the 6 Willbros employees give their leadership a grade of C, or Bottom 45% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Willbros are mostly dissatisfied with their total compensation at Willbros, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Willbros are not very pleased with their team. 6 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a D. Less than half believe the meetings at Willbros are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Willbros believe the environment at Willbros is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Willbros is a bit slow.
Overall, the employees at Willbros are not very happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users in Houston about their company is that it was prepared on their first day. Houston 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.
Employees’ understanding of Willbros' KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 2 Willbros employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 2 have said yes.
John’s approval rate is lower compared to CEOs at similar sized companies, putting John in the Bottom 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Bottom 25% compared to CEOs of all other companies in Houston. John McNabb’s employees rank Willbros in the Top 30% for Retention, in the Top 40% for Environment, and in the Bottom 45% for Leadership. When compared to Willbros’s competitors, John McNabb ranks below both Mastec CEO José Mas and Quanta Services CEO Earl Austin.
The Willbros Executive Team is rated a “C-” and led by CEO John McNabb, Executive Vice President John Allcorn, and Vice President Strategic Planning Stephen Douglas
John McNabb CEO / President
John McNabb serves as the CEO / President of Willbros.
John Allcorn Executive Vice President
John Allcorn serves as the Executive Vice President of Willbros.
Stephen Douglas Vice President Strategic Planning
Stephen Douglas serves as the Vice President Strategic Planning of Willbros.
Linnie Freeman Senior Vice President and General Counsel
Linnie Freeman serves as the Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Willbros.
Lonnie Hamilton Vice President - Business Development
Lonnie Hamilton serves as the Vice President - Business Development of Willbros.
Steven Hopkins Vice President Strategic Development
Steven Hopkins serves as the Vice President Strategic Development of Willbros.
Scott Hunsberger Vice President NE Region
Scott Hunsberger serves as the Vice President NE Region of Willbros.
Beasley James Senior Vice President
Beasley James serves as the Senior Vice President of Willbros.
Brad MacLean SVP Enterprise Support
Brad MacLean serves as the SVP Enterprise Support of Willbros.
How much do people at Willbros get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Willbros is $122,082, or $58 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $121,618, or $58 per hour.
At Willbros, the highest paid job is a Director of Sales at $205,827 annually and the lowest is a CS Rep at $39,914 annually. Average Willbros salaries by department include: Sales at $139,366, Product at $151,684, IT at $106,281, and Legal at $160,873. Half of Willbros salaries are above $121,618.
5 employees at Willbros rank their Compensation in the Bottom 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 18 ratings) while 5 employees at Willbros rank their Perks And Benefits in the Bottom 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 7 ratings).
Last updated 8 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
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1st Percentile $66k | $66k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $94k | $94k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $121k | $121k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $168k | $168k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $224k | $224k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $240k | $240k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $283k | $283k | 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 Willbros across various culture dimensions.
Willbros' PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 0-10 days off a year. Willbros' benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $1500 - $2500 cash value per month.

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Who is the CEO of Willbros?
Willbros CEO is John McNabb, their score by employees is 60
What is Willbros eNPS?
The eNPS for Willbros is -40
What is the salary for Director of HR in Willbros?
Director of HR average salary in the US is 159k
What are the salaries in the IT in Willbros?
The average salaries for IT in Willbros is 106k
Who are Willbros competitors?
Willbros main competitors are Quanta Services, Mastec