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J.R. Hobbs Co

A typical day at JR Hobbs involved managing assigned responsibilities with a reasonable degree of autonomy. Early in my tenure, the organization was somewhat disorganized and hectic, but over time many processes improved and expectations became clearer. The workload was generally manageable, and I had discretion over my work pace as long as responsibilities were completed.

I did not gain significant technical skills during my time there, but I did learn valuable lessons about how leadership decisions can impact organizational performance, employee morale, and long-term growth.

Management was one of the more challenging aspects of the job. My immediate supervisor lacked field experience in the work being managed, which often led to uncertainty in decision-making. As business performance declined, management's approach shifted from individual accountability to holding employees responsible for issues beyond their control, including tasks that had not been clearly communicated or assigned. This created confusion and frustration among team members.

The workplace culture initially felt friendly, competitive, and collaborative. However, over time it became increasingly stressful. Job security often felt uncertain, and employee recognition did not always seem to align with retention decisions. For example, I witnessed an Employee of the Quarter recipient being terminated shortly after receiving the award, which negatively impacted morale and confidence in leadership.

The hardest part of the job was navigating workplace politics and interpersonal conflicts. At times, it felt like collaboration took a back seat to self-preservation, making it difficult to maintain a healthy team environment.

The most enjoyable part of the job was the autonomy in managing my responsibilities and the opportunity to work alongside many talented coworkers. During the periods when the organization was operating effectively, there was a strong sense of teamwork and shared purpose.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great benefits
 they have many  jobs all over the southeast so traveling is a must.
Opportunities 
Office personal
 They have great technology to make working remote easy
Stress free work environment

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
In my experience stress comes with every job.  The most stressful part was not getting the material on time or at all.  Then having the GC ask questions while getting little to no support from the higher ups.  
- quality of work from subs who are not qualified for the job

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Great work environment at times really depends on who the director of that region is.  They lack a culture as there are constant changes being made with personnel and procedures.  The office treats each region different.  

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Most of my days were long and consisted of always trying to chase down subs and material.  The GC would typically be upset with the company before you even started the job

A typical day at work, starts with an agenda I put together the day before or first thing that morning.  Here I note immediate and upcoming concerns based on urgency.  

After compiling the days agenda, I breif my team on who is taking on what responsibilities.  After duties have been assigned it is time to get to work.  

There will be constant interrupts throughout the day, so note taking is paramount.  Not only am I responsible for completing the planning phase for over 50 currently active projects. But my office is also doubling as a call center for Field managers and foreman in the field, for calling in inspections and RFIs.

With this current system, there is a deadline being met daily.  Ranging from submitting on projects, obtaining licenses and permits prior to beginning, to preparing and delivering closeout documents.

No two days are alike, and they seldom flow as planned.



I’ve worked in the HVAC/R industry in Knoxville, Tennessee for over twenty years and this is the greatest work experience of them all. You will be asked to manage the installation of HVAC materials such as duct, AHU’s, condensers, wall caps, line-sets, electric heaters, and various assortments of diffusers and grills. There are daily safety and job reports that are required to be completed. However, the pay and benefits are beyond the going rate within the industry and there are many training opportunities continuously ongoing. This job is challenging in a way that has refined my skill set and allowed me to be a better leader, supervisor, and service minded installer. If you are bored or disappointed with the residential and commercial HVAC industry in Knoxville, Tennessee then it will be worthwhile to look into an employment opportunity with Hobbs.

I know the construction industry can be a hard work situation every day but this company makes it a lot more challenging, specially when you dont have the suppory you need from the peoe above you. HR is a completely joke about that policy where they say everyone will be heard if you have something to say or complain about, the truth is that they will ignore you and move on. 

You wont be listening  and if you are trying to express your self on the daily report with the green, yellow and red method, you will be called and warned from your supervisor to not send a Red Warning because is like "your are shooting on your own foot" 

I've been working in the HR department since September 2020 - the leadership did go through a major revamp just before/shortly after my joining so I know there was a bit of an upheaval and some folks left, however, I have to say it was a positive change and I am so very grateful for our leadership team. They are taking us in the right direction. Sure, Hobbs has its issues with transportation and logistics, materials and workforce shortages, as does everyone these days... but we've been making it work and our company provides us with the resources to best deal with the challenges. Truly a great place to work!

The Company went through changes in 2022 that were much-needed!  Our new President/CEO led us through a tough time of construction materials issues and staffing changes.  We feel like we are on top of our game starting 2023.  We have a committee that comes up with ideas to help employees feel connected with each other and to the business.  We have a focus on employee training and career paths which you don't find often in construction.  This is a place where people don't stab each other in the back- it's friendly and everyone is welcomed.  Refreshing.

What is the best part of working at the company?
The PTO that is accumulated every day you work was nice.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They are not organized and have management issues. Organizations has major issues that they don't work out that creats unhealthy and safe work environment. They don't pay or take of there workers also.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
It's all over the place. Unhealthy and safe.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Full of surprises because it's not organized and structured.

was a great job to have until it was sold to a new owner. once that happened the management went down hill rapidly.began to be sent as far away as 12 hours from home for 2 weeks at a time. began at that time to be extremly difficult to balance being a husband and father with providing for my family.

As a project manager, I enjoy minimal micromanagement from my leadership team, which allows me the flexibility and freedom to set my own priorities for myself and my team.  Our success is measured by the project financials, team and client rapport.  There is respect up and down the chain of command and a grassroots team spirit from the bottom up.  One of the best parts of working for JR Hobbs is having full ownership of the work that is getting done and not simply following orders.  

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Hvac technician 43 salaries reported	$27.39 per hour
Hvac installer 10 salaries reported	$29.00 per hour
Hvac supervisor 11 salaries reported	$92,727 per year
Preconstruction manager 4 salaries reported	$85,000 per year
Construction project manager 2 salaries reported	$120,000 per year

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