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Colliers Engineering & Design

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Awful, avoid! - Anonymous employee Colliers Engineering & Design Employee Review

1.0
Aug 13, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

None worth noting. It says a lot that co-workers/managers that I’ve respected have left in quick succession.

Cons

Where to start…..unrealistic, borderline insane, expectations for constantly working overtime even when work load at a department level is light. Yes, I’m confused by the logic of that too! You will be penalized for using your (very limited) paid time off as all management cares about are billable hours and utilization rates. There are too many people pushing to become management and it shows that management positions are awarded based on personal relationships/company loyalty rather than any skill in management. I’m constantly in awe at how so many incompetent people are in charge here. The company “core values” are nothing more than a PR move to post on Linkedin. The culture is nonexistent because anything that would improve company morale/colleague relationships is not billable and therefore not valued, unless of course it’s on your own time off the clock. No opportunities for growth or creativity, just cookie-cutter projects on constant repeat as that’s where they see the biggest opportunity for profit. Pay isn’t competitive within the industry either.

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Colliers Engineering & Design Response
9mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective. We’re truly sorry to hear about your negative experience and the frustrations you’ve described. We understand how important it is for our employees to feel valued, supported, and given opportunities for growth, and we regret to hear that this hasn’t been your experience. Your feedback on workload, management practices, company culture, and career development is important to us. Please know that we are committed to improving our processes, listening to our employees, and fostering a positive, supportive environment. We sincerely appreciate the time and dedication you’ve given to Colliers Engineering & Design and encourage you to share additional feedback directly with our HR team.

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Colliers Engineering & Design Response
4d
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the time you’ve spent contributing to Colliers Engineering & Design. We’re glad to hear that you’ve found value in the company’s strong benefits, professional development support, and positive office culture, including opportunities for learning, collaboration, and team connection. We also appreciate your detailed feedback regarding management consistency, project variety, and staffing coordination. Ensuring alignment in leadership approaches, providing meaningful project opportunities, and improving efficiency in staffing and processes are important areas of focus, and insights like this help highlight where improvement is needed. Thank you again for your contributions and for taking the time to share both the strengths and opportunities for growth. We’re proud to have team members who are engaged, thoughtful, and committed to helping drive meaningful progress across the organization.
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