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What is the best part of working at the company?
Detail oriented, focused, ambitious and driven Superintendents and Project Mgrs. Upper Mgmt is really top notch!! 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Less than other construction companies I've known and experienced,  the expected heat and weather were stressful. 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The environment is really exceptional at this company they intend to take care of their employees more than have known in my lifetime and they help you to grow by educating at skill sets that you need to move up the ladder. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Start the day with stretch and flex work hard to noon take lunch afternoon get done what needs to be done and checked off the list occasionally have meetings with supervisors and go through what needs to be done on your daily checklist, the days can long but that's what construction is like when working outside but this by far is one of the top tier companies I've ever worked for.


I had high hopes joining Wharton-Smith, but my time here was marked by poor leadership, lack of communication, and an overall toxic environment. Upper management rarely addressed employee concerns in a meaningful way. Expectations were often unrealistic, and pressure was constant with little regard for employee well-being.

There was little to no support for work-life balance, and if you had personal or mental health challenges, forget about understanding or accommodations—you're expected to "push through it." Promotions and recognition felt more about who you knew than how well you performed.

If you're looking for long hours, limited growth, and a stressful atmosphere without appreciation, this might be the place. Otherwise, I'd recommend looking elsewhere.



This was my first job!  We used a cost accounting software that tied all the receipts back to every job. I started off in the A/P department and quickly moved over to A/R.  The A/R side was really interesting because we were bidding government jobs and occasionally Disney World jobs.  Once a job was obtained I was given a list of Progress Bill forms and lien releases that had to be submitted timely.  This job is where I gained a lot of knowledge in Excel.  I would recreate all of those forms in Excel which was tedious but oddly enough, fun.  This was before PDF's came alongs.  Certainly the job could have been half the time had we had PDF's!

Our crew were never paid the proper rate on a Davis-Bacon project.
They promised us as we performed various aspects of construction,we would be paid corresponding and appropriate wages.We had Union electricians,which was a first for me as I had not been on a Davis-Bacon project before and the other projects were always private companies. As a construction worker at Wharton-Smith we did it all(except electrical),concrete,rebar,pipe fitting,plumbing,carpentry,iron working,etc.
They never paid any of the proper wages according to the terms of Davis-Bacon Act.And they also used most parts from China,India,not North America as also required.

In the beginning, everything seemed great with the company and coworkers. As time went on, rumors and gossip started circling, especially in the Accounting department. Management is horrible. There is a serious lack of respect for people, particularly women. The company is not diverse and inclusive. Management does a great job to “appear” as if the company is a wonderful place to work with - it’s disgusting what truly happens behind the scenes. Attrition is high due to terrible management, lack of respect for employees, and unrealistic expectations with excessive workload.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They wanted it honest days work they would pay you for it and they would take care of you it took care of me

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
They would give the owner finish dates before it was ready

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
If you ask they would help you

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
They will get with you in the morning and have you do special tasks just try to get them done

The company has a lot of longevity in many roles and departments. The culture is very family-friendly with a good work-life balance. Growth provides an opportunity for advancement. The company has a strong financial position and a large backlog that provides security. The company does a lot of stuff to make it fun for the employees and give back to the community. 

Too many negatives to put into this short review. Overall, just a horrible group in senior leadership. Company has a good reputation but they lost their identity in the last few years. They promote inexperienced managers and show favoritism to those in the “click”. It’s unbelievable how many incompetent individuals I saw get promoted to PM, Sr. PM, and Project Exec. They talk about “the Wharton Smith way”, but I think that’s code for cheat, lie, backstab, and take advantage of good employees and clients.


Overall Wharton Smith was a great place to work. The environment was overwhelming but extremely friendly. The managers and senior engineers took the time to work out problems and tasks with the interns, and they always provided great opportunities to connect with other employers and sub contractors. If given the chance, I would work at Wharton Smith again.

Wharton Smith has a toxic work culture characterized by a pervasive lack of leadership and a promotion system focused on bootlicking rather than merit. The management at this company was abysmal, creating an environment where employees were expected to blindly adore their job and put in excessive hours. This coercive demand for unwavering loyalty and dedication overshadowed any potential positives that the company might have had, resulting in a deeply unsatisfying and demoralizing work experience.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Project engineer 3 salaries reported	$70,667 per year
Project manager 3 salaries reported	$113,333 per year
Project superintendent 7 salaries reported	$95,635 per year
Project intern 6 salaries reported	$18.00 per hour
Project assistant 7 salaries reported	$21.07 per hour

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