Good for early to mid- career only - Anonymous employee American Tower Employee Review

2.0
Mar 3, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

OK if you are early in your career development and located in Cary, Atlanta, Boston or Woburn offices, good training, good benefits

Cons

Managers often inexperienced in leadership and promoted often due to politics vs talent. Senior Mgmt/ Executive level is perfect example of a company that grew quickly and carried some poor managers all the way to Sr VP positions. HR is a joke, a mouthpiece of corporate and two-faced with employees. No raises, overly complex yearly reviews that contribute little to actual growth...just a showpiece for HR. Bonus structure becomes tilted every year to favor corporate. Poor communications and support between major divisions of the company. Top heavy with chiefs...little room for advancement. Many leave to go work for competitors. Competition never comes to work for American Tower..hmmm...

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall, it’s not the worst place to work, but there are several shortcomings the company needs to address. The biggest positive is the people — about 95% of the team was great to work with and genuinely trying to do their best for the company and for themselves. The 401(k) match is strong, though it does require several years of employment before fully vesting. The overall benefits package is average — not exceptional, but generally decent.

Cons

Below‑market compensation and less‑than‑desirable annual raises and bonuses. Increases at the time of promotions were often limited due to a lack of employee leverage. Long‑term employees were not brought up to market rates, while new hires frequently came in earning more than those with tenure and proven performance. Subpar HR team — they are focused solely on protecting the company rather than supporting employees. Unfair practices regarding hybrid and remote schedules. Many employees are allowed to work remotely while the company preaches to the rest that remote work is not an option. Even individuals on the same team or within the same department are given different arrangements. Senior staff are often granted privileges that their direct reports are denied. They heavily preach cost‑cutting, yet allow certain teams to be wasteful and fund perks or community engagement events that fall short of their goals and misuse resources.

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