Hal Hays Construction Employee Job Reviews in the United States

"Overall good place to work, just don't expect any wage increases."

What do you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"I am happy with my job about 95% of the time. They are always willing to look for the better way to build a mousetrap in the internal processes. The boss is a very astute businessman, is willing to get his own hands dirty to get the job done, and very good at spotting the difference between those who just talk and those who can do - which is the usual reason for a high turnover. The staff is very supportive of one another, always willing to pitch in and help a co-worker. If you are a dedicated and not afraid of hard work, you definitely can be happy here."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don' fluff up your resume or your skills. You may fool them long enough to get the job, but you won't keep it."

What don't you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"While a lot of lip service and shows of appreciation are given, if you are office staff and do not have a degree you are not valued where it really counts - your wallet. Upper management believes everyone is easily replaceable and does not use appropriate wage comparisons to make sure high performing employees are rewarded. Some Project Managers are blatantly disrespectful to the office staff and are not reprimanded for it."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"As the job market gets better you will lose valuable employees solely due to a lack of monetary appreciation. Ask your employees - they would rather have pay increases than another BBQ, company picnic or Christmas party."

"Started off pretty good, but went south after a while and I no longer enjoyed it."

What do you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"Nice office, easy commute, some nice coworkers. Somewhat relaxed and flexible as far as schedule and hours go."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"I wouldn't recommend interviewing with this company, but if you do, make sure you really understand what your job responsibilities are and have them communicate that to you. Although some people have been with the company for a few years, I wouldn't say this company has much in the way of job security so be warned."

What don't you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"No trust. No communication. Management likes to intimidate. Micromanagement. Video cameras throughout the entire office so you are monitored constantly. High Turnover. Feels like you are walking on egg shells."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Communication needs to happen a lot more. If there is an issue, it needs to be communicated effectively so that the problem can be resolved, not just build up. Proper training would be nice, and more structure to what the requirements are for various positions."

"If you want to be watched by cameras all day work hard and not get paid well."

What do you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"Nice office location was good. They had free water bottles."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"don't fall for their we're a good company cumbaya crap"

What don't you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"Pay is horrible - not based on performance."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Send management on an extended vacation so they can get it together."

"Careless for employees, poor workmanship, poor quality, poor communication."

What do you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"It's a pay check. And with the way the economy continues to be I'll be around until they let me go or find another job."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Look for another job, I know is brutal out there but HHC just burns your reputation and ties your hands when you are willing to do a job."

What don't you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"Always moving into a project late, high turn around. Long hours, short you on your pay check. I worked 40+ hours and only got paid for 30. When you let them know they say you were not on the job site even if you work from your computer at home or at another site. Poor organization skills, poor communications, poor knowledge in managements."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Hire competent people and let the people that know what they are doing do their jobs. Don't asked them to call the SUPER-SUPERintendent. Because by the time they hear from the SUPER is too late to schedule work."

"I enjoy working here."

What do you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"I like the people. Good team environment and culture. Nice location."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It's a challenging but rewarding job. There is opportunity for advancement."

What don't you like about working at Hal Hays Construction?

"Sometimes good ideas can fall through the cracks. I would like more team building activities."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Take more time to develop your good employees instead of throwing them into the fire."

"I have been here for about 6 months now. I had initial reservations about joining the HHCI team after reading this website. I actually set a 6 month reminder for myself to write this review, good or bad, when the time came. Thus far, my time at Hal Hays Construction has been very good. I am in a support capacity for the project managers. We tend to get very swamped and spread thin. I can see that some people are overly stressed out. All-in-all as a younger person looking to grow, I am excited."

"Best company I have ever worked for. So awesome."

"I would not recommend this company for a career."

"I have been a Site Safety and Health Officer nearly one year now. I read some of the horror stories on here, and I feel like I am working at a different company. The President/CEO has always been cordial to me, I get recognition for my hard work, good company events, etc."

"I've been here a long time. I have seen people come and go. I still wake up looking forward to going to work on a daily basis. I love working for our country's military and feel very fulfilled with the work I do."

"Fairly new with the company. So far it's not bad. I always hear that after the honeymoon you get the ax so I'm skeptical. Aside from that, I have nothing but good things to say. Good (not great) benefits, fair salary, treated fairly, the owner even gave me a shout out in a company email the other day."

"I love it very much, good place to work."

"I've been here a little over a year, and I can't speak to many of the things outlined above. As far as the hiring practice goes, I have nothing to complain about. When I first came aboard, everyone was welcoming to me, the Operations Manager personally walked me around and introduced me to everyone from IT to project controls.Apparently there is a terrible side of the company that I have yet to see. Every time I see the CEO he is upbeat and respectful."

"It seems I am a little late hitting this website. I've been here 4 years, and only heard about it recently when I started hanging out in the office. This is going to be a very positive review. As far as I am concerned, I am a very young guy, and Hal personally has given me many opportunities to move up."

"I work in the administrative department of HHCI and I report in Lori's department. I feel like she's a really good boss and she really cares about us. Overall, the environment is good. There is some needless drama occasionally, but nothing crazy."