construction manager

field coordinator

project manager

safety specialist

senior estimator

GREAT SOUTHWESTERN CONSTRUCTION

Close knit building, company lunches often. Quality of training/guidance varies person to person - little communication on techniques used within department. Leadership rolls seem so overwhelming that they can't keep up with techniques used by their subordinates. Training was difficult as team lead often contradicted other employees who took the time to train. Personal opinion of people seems to make a difference in professional decisions - if someone doesn't like you as a person it can affect their performance review. Communication was difficult as some employees could not efficiently use email internally. Great people to work with overall, though managers could spend more time understanding what goes on as their employees do a great job and they don't always know. Poor communication as to if bonuses are available - no funding was available for bonuses and employees were not made aware. No HR in the building as HR is withing MYR Group, not GSWC.

I believe that Great Southwestern construction would be a better company if not owned by MYR. I feel that both companies shoot for the stars, but in different directions. Great Southwestern believes in taking care of its employees, and they look at them like family. MYR sees Great Southwestern as numbers. I’m not sure how they treat the other companies that they own, but they make it almost impossible for upper management to do the right thing. It does not matter how hard you work, or even if you make them millions. MYR has no clue who you are so they have no problem sending you down the road. In my opinion you would be better off finding a family based company, or one that is the soul proprietor and interacts with their employees.

A typical work day was like any other for anyone that works in the substation field. 
I learned to more adequately forward plan tasks through my PMs mentoring. 
My direct manager was great, very supportive and willing to teach. 
Upper management was too concerned about the bottom line and not nearly concerned enough about the field people who build the bottom line.
Workplace culture was great. On and off the job site we were a tight knit family.
Working in inclement weather conditions.
The work and the comradery were the most enjoyable aspects of the job.

They promise a lot and fall through it all . Moved my entire family relocated for this pathetic company which I had a former 8 years experience with so trust was there. They promised a promotion and gave me work load
Without pay to “ see how I’ll do “ the more I pressed for the raise the more apparent they were never planning to follow through , much dedication. And time and investments into this company from me - to be back door . Spare yourself and pass these folks up

The work is fine.  It is great being able to move around to new locations with each new job.  Unfortunately, the work environment isn't very professional.  It is sad because this company is a great company to work for.  The pay is very good, the benefits are above average and the co-workers are good.  The hardest part of the job is the adverse personal conditions.  The most enjoyable part of the job is the travel.

The management play favorites. The pm and construction manager have a few "Foremen" that are under qualified and have little experience and they let them do whatever they want. They are slowly making this company hard to work for and untrustworthy.  When I first started it was a great place and they took care if you. Now you have to worry about getting thrown under the bus constantly and run into the ground. It's definitely all about playing favorites 

If your not in the supervisor and project managers family or friends you will go nowhere in territory 3. Not sure about the rest of the country but stay away from Cincinnati, Florence ky area if your not family or friends with the project manager

Age discrimination, lack of initial training, lies told to mgmt., etc.
Its definitely an organization with major clicks within the female population. 
Never any, thank you for your work. Nothing positive ever said to me, just criticism.

Experienced travel around the south west. Worked with multiple companies and was educated on the multiple ways on how jobs can be completed. Homed my ability to adapt and overcome different challenges presented by companies and areas of construction.

Company is expanding its limits. Which is great. Great leadership. A lot of opportunities and advancement. This company travels. They'll always find you work as long as you're willing to go. Life on the road

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Construction manager 3 salaries reported	$118,600 per year
Field coordinator 3 salaries reported	$71,726 per year
Project manager 6 salaries reported	$95,176 per year
Safety specialist 7 salaries reported	$92,486 per year
Senior estimator 5 salaries reported	$126,080 per year

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