Kiewit
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    Excellence. It is the foundation of everything we do. What began in 1884 with two hardworking brothers has grown into a Fortune 500 construction, mining and engineering powerhouse.Kiewit’s ethical, forward-thinking workforce continues to build upon the company’s reputation of safe, high-quality engineering. Consistently ranked among the top five of the Engineering News-Record Top 400 Contractors, our company is a leader in a variety of market sectors throughout North America and, most recently, Australia.As an employee-owned company, Kiewit’s assets are managed by the people who know our work best. For us, business is personal. As our own stakeholders, we are invested in every project we take on. We continuously strive to build high-quality work at the lowest cost.Our philosophy on safety is simple: Nobody Gets Hurt. Knowing that one lapse in judgment can lead to catastrophic events, the safety of the men and women on our job sites and the community that surrounds our projects is always first.Kiewit never stands still. Just as our founders relentlessly chased their dream, we continue to chase new and exciting opportunities.Source: This is an extract from the company's own website.

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    What’s it like working at Kiewit?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees at Kiewit appreciated the people they worked with, from senior management to trades, describing them as welcoming and great to work with. The experience of working for a tier 1 construction company and the opportunities it provided, such as the ability to change their lives and use advanced equipment, were also viewed positively. Additionally, the compensation was seen as a strength, with good money to be earned.

    However, some challenges were noted, including the long hours and time away from family, leading to work-life balance issues. There were also concerns about job security and not enough work available in Australia. Furthermore, the workload could be demanding, requiring hard work and thinking about challenges.

    Recent reviews

    4.0
    Lead Carpenter
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Very gratefull
    The good thingsIt changed my life. Mainly the project
    The challengesConpany is gone from aussie now
    5.0
    Rigger
    Oct 2018
    3 to 4 years in the role, former employee
    Would work for them in a heart beat
    The good thingsPeople feel welcome and just good to work for
    The challengesNothing really cause these always help within others. Great team
    5.0
    Blaster Painter
    Sep 2017
    Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    One of my favourite jobs & company
    The good thingsThe people, from senior management to the all the trades, all great to work with, would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a job in construction
    The challengesThe ones you put on yourself, trying to better the system
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