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I worked with Turner Self Perform approximately 3 years in Charlotte,NC area.  My experience with them started out with a-lot of traveling and very long hours but i was perfectly made aware of that at the time of interview. My SPO manager at the time of my hire was wonderful very knowledgeable on all aspects of construction took great care of the self perform for the 3 years under his leadership he took very large and complex projects. 

My last year with Turner SPO was hecktick under new management  our self perform reduced dramatically as work was less & less for our Division at times  i felt as we could not say a thing to our SPO manager confidentiality that he would not talk about behind our backs what made it worse is that he showed favoritism to a certain SPO Superintendent to which he would talk to and share everyones personal business to

Reason for leaving was poor professionalism from my last manager, poor communication from him to all the SPO 
At times the guys did not know what job they would be going to the next wk.. a certain foreman would threaten to reduce hours at a certain job just alot of bs in general.... 

Turner as a company is one of the best ive worked with 
They run large Construction Sites and are very serious about Safety, they are equal opportunity company 
The SPO was just a mess towards the end as a result of management & certain Superintendent as well as a foreman 
Within SPO

I took a position with Turner Construction Company truly believing that I hit the jackpot. If you are reading this review then you likely know that Turner’s reputation as being “the best” precedes itself within the commercial construction industry. For me, soon after being onboarded I realized that within my business unit, were the very people, management styles and company culture that I thought I had gotten away from. Not one time since starting with Turner have I observed any of their “values” put to practice; what I have observed is that the people here look out for themselves and management styles are textbook toxic. Work-life-balance is spoken about, but Turner doesn’t do anything to encourage it. Compassion and empathy are another thing often spoken about, but teams do nothing to cultivate those types of trustworthy relationships. There are infinite resources, but Turner does very little to train new employees, and leaves much to be learned… you just have to figure out what and how. Ultimately, I truly believe that as large as Turner is, that not every business unit is as bad as what I have experienced, but I have interacted with enough colleagues to know that there is a trend… there’s an exorbitant amount of managers, but very few leaders. Take the job, get it on your resume, but do not adopt any toxic tendencies just because of Turner’s reputation.

To start with the positive, Turner has the best employee benefits of any General Contractor I've worked with.  Highlights included 3 weeks of PTO (starting), paid maternity & paternity leave, multiple healthcare plans, fully covered dental, excellent 401(k) match (something like 5%), and education assistance.  The average salary at Turner is a little less than other companies, but the benefits beat other companies hands-down.  The company also offers a lot of training and opportunities for educational and career development.

The negative is that, as with most other construction companies, Turner will work you into the ground.  The expectation for salary employees is to work 50 hrs/week with no overtime pay.  5:00am - 5:00pm shifts are common, and you will frequently be required to work on holidays.  You're also always on call, so in the rare moments that you're not working, you're still working.  Furthermore, if you're field personnel, your job title and salary grade means virtually nothing as you'll be assigned different responsibilities on different projects without your say in the matter.

Overall, I didn't have the greatest experience at Turner; but I could see how some people would love working there.  If you live and breathe construction and have no qualms about working long hours doing whatever the company tells you to do, then you'll find working for Turner and having the benefits they offer a rewarding experience.

I advanced in the company very quickly from receptionist to office assistant to project administrative assistant in less than a year's time. I was responsible to administrative support to entire project team, project owners and vendors, and contracted project trades. I independently set up and ran the project office. I performed event planning and executed innovative procedures to enhance office efficiency. I learned to communicate professionally and diplomatically with many diverse players involved in the project and learned about all aspects of commercial construction management. I enjoyed every aspect of this position. The hardest part of the job was the distance from the main business unit and not being kept in the loop about important issues and changes that were occurring within the business unit because of the remoteness of my project location. For example, I was blind-sighted when I was laid off due to the drastic economic decline in 2008, because I was not informed of the large cuts occurring back at the main office.

What is the best part of working at the company?
the opportunity to directly contribute to building iconic projects that have a real impact on the future, supported by a collaborative culture, high safety standards, and a strong commitment to innovation and employee development.

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
the demands of tight project deadlines, the pressure to maintain consistent quality and safety, and coordination with multiple parties in the field who frequently face changing conditions and rapid decisions.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Collaborative and dynamic, with a strong focus on safety, professionalism, and innovation. Its culture encourages open communication, interdisciplinary teamwork, and supports employee skill and career development, while prioritizing integrity and quality in every project.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
It typically begins with team coordination or a toolbox meeting to discuss progress, safety, and the daily work plan. This is followed by project activity monitoring, coordination with contractors and consultants, administrative and reporting completion, and internal meetings to ensure time, quality, and cost targets are met.

As a Financial Manager at Turner Construction in California, my experience has been far from ideal. While the company has a strong reputation in the construction industry, several issues have made my time here challenging.

Work Environment and Culture
The work environment often feels rigid and overly bureaucratic. Decision-making processes are slow, and upper management seems disconnected from the challenges faced by the finance team. Despite the company's claims of fostering collaboration, I’ve found that silos between departments create inefficiencies and misunderstandings.

Workload and Expectations
The workload is overwhelming, with unrealistic deadlines that make maintaining a work-life balance nearly impossible. Financial managers are expected to juggle numerous tasks with little support or guidance. This high-pressure environment leads to burnout and frustration among team members.

Communication and Leadership
Communication from leadership is inconsistent at best. There’s little transparency regarding company goals and expectations, leaving employees feeling undervalued and in the dark about how their work contributes to larger objectives. Constructive feedback is rare, and opportunities for growth are limited.

Compensation and Benefits

Turner is an extremely large construction company with many fields of interest worldwide. There is no "Work-Life" balance. 12 hour days are expected as well as weekends. Upper management is out of touch with the "boots on the ground" and have no regard for input from field teams. Turner is a multi-billion dollar company and runs projects without a budget for basic field needs. If I was a potential subcontractor for Turner, I would say "no thank you" and walk away. TCCO does not pay change orders or full pay reqs. Turner uses the power and verbiage of the contract to bully subs into performing work that they do not own. Management does not listen to any grievances that the staff have and more often than not ignores them completely. The company CORE values are a punch line and window dressing. The disrespect for employees, past and present, by management is appalling. The one good thing is that Turner hires great young professionals who could excel in this field but are poisoned by this toxic culture.

Day to day activities of this position were never the same.  I maintained a subcontractor data base as well as subcontractor relations.  I managed all distribution of plans/specs to all subcontractors/owners/owner's rep, this was done through the I Sq Ft software.  I maintained the calendar for the Chief Estimator as well as any travel arrangements that needed to be made. I assisted on bid day to scan and place bids in electronic folders.  I put together all of the Invitations to Bid with me as the point of contact for RFI's and/or any other issues.  I learned expense reporting through Concur for myself and for the Chief Estimator.  I assisted in reception relief daily which included opening mail, multi line phone system and managing the front desk. The most enjoyable part of my job would be the subcontractor relations I had.  I would have to say the hardest part of my job was gathering scopes of work from the project engineer or estimator to put together project manuals.

starts out getting permits for work to be performed going to pick up employees to bring to the job. before going to the job we make sure we have all the tools needed for the job. there is always things to be learned on a job about the work the people you work with.the management is quite young witch dose not leave a lot of  room to move up in the area i work in but all good people to work for. the workers on the other hand are great to be around they work great to gather they learn many trades welders do bolt up hydro cleaning tanks.helpers do many different things to help welders fitters fire watch. it is great to see so many workers get along when we work 7 days at a time. the hardest part of the job is trying to keep every on the crew safe you talk about it at the tool box meeting after lunch it is a constant job because i do not want any one hurt ever. knowing we finished a shift with no one hurt. and that what we do every day is very dangerous so i know that all of the crew is watching for each other. that is some thing you do not see every day

Started out as a temp (secretary) then hired full time in the Purchasing Department. Worked for manager, as well as 4 purchasing agents in Philadelphia, PA. No prior construction experience but had a lot of on the job training. No one was fearful of job security so they taught you everything they possibly could. After a few years, I was the Lead Secretary. I basically could do the job blindfolded with one hand tied behind my back, so to speak. Also, awarded a plaque for Secretay of the Year at the annual company dinner. Was there 9.5 years and would have stayed, but management in front offices changed, egos clashed, departmental changes, etc. They shutdown the Purchasing Doartment, supposedly because it was no longer functionable, I think they wanted all to be done on the various job sites. They told me I was going to Estimating and I had no choice in the matter. Didn't care for estimating manager at all, so I moved on to another company.

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