Someone I know went to work there and is trying to recruit me. Just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the company regarding compensation, benefits, opportunities for advancement, work environment, etc. Thanks.

They do work for my company. I have several friends that work there. They are well thought of in the industry. I think their benefits would be on par with other consultants.

Depends on what you do as to what I can tell you, but I interviewed pretty heavily with them a few years back.

I was looking at their construction services group in Houston, so that may change what you are seeing or hearing about them.

Positives:

1. 100% employee owned company, no stockholders outside of the employees that the company is beholden to.

2. Consistently ranked as one of the best employers to work with in industry.

3. Benefits are petty good - retirement (401k match), ESOP, bonus, health insurance isn't too terribly expensive if I recall

4. Good amount of backlog and diverse work opportunities

Cons:

1. Salary is probably going to be on the low end.

2. They tout the non-guaranteed, but almost always guaranteed, bonus as part of your overall compensation. And in good years, that's a great thing. In bad years, not so much. I had come from a ESOP company myself and knew the song and dance with that.

3. Depending on your experience, profession, etc., you will likely get some fairly mundane work until you put your time in with them and get some seniority. Unfortunately, that is common amongst most larger engineering type firms. So the super awesome projects they talk about when you interview are likely out of your reach for a while

Overall, it was a tough decision for me to not choose them. I made damn sure I didn't burn any bridges with them when I opted to go with another company, and still maintain contact with a guy that was my mentor that works for them still.

I have heard the bonus is a big part of the compensation. Was hoping someone on the board had worked there a few years and could give some insight into their experiences with the amount of the bonus over time.

Maroon,

I've been at BMcD since '09. Is there a way to contact you. I'd be happy to try and answer any questions you have.

07&09Ag,

I was able to get a hold of someone that was able to provide some historical perspective. Thanks for the offer.

07&09ag, I'd like to pick your brain on a couple of things. Give me a call sometime if you get the chance. 281-904-1020. Thanks

Bonuses are consistent. For the most part, it's really just delayed compensation. A large chunk of the bonus is built in to the project multipliers. And bonuses have been good and increasing as the EPC work load has increased in recent years.

I can tell you, they are understaffed right now.

You know any civil/structural guys looking for a job, let me know.

jamaggie, my post above goes for you as well. Looking to learn a little bit more and would enjoy a phone call when you have the time.

Thanks