The engineering, architecture, and construction firm distinguishes itself through its employee stock-ownership program. It “helps create a culture of owning your work. People here really take pride in what they do,” one employee says. In the past year, the male-dominated firm—women hold 25% of the company’s jobs—saw 13% job growth.
Company Info
Employees and job openings are U.S.-only.
Rank last year | 82 |
Years on list | 10 |
HQ location | Kansas City, Mo. |
Employees | 6,652 |
Job openings (as of February 2020) | 1,313 |
Industry | Professional Services |
Revenue, 2019 or most recent year ($M) | $4,000 |
Year founded | 1898 |
Type of organization | Private |
Number of work sites | 214 |
Website | https://www.burnsmcd.com |
Perks
100% health coverage | no |
Unlimited sick days | no |
Telecommuting | no |
Job sharing | no |
Subsidized childcare | yes |
Compressed work weeks | yes |
Fully-paid sabbaticals | no |
On-site fitness/subsidized gym | yes |
On-site medical care facility | yes |
Non-discrimination policy includes sexual orientation | yes |
Health insurance for part-timers | yes |
Sick days for part-timers | yes |
College tuition reimbursement | yes |
Student loan debt repayment | no |
Medical facility at all locations | no |
Diversity
% Women | 24.5% |
% Minorities | 18.5% |
% African-American/Black | 3.6% |
% Asian | 7% |
% Caucasian/White | 81.5% |
% Hispanic/Latino | 5.8% |
% Native American/Alaska Native | 0.3% |
% Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.2% |
% Two or more races | 1.6% |
% Unknown ethnicity | - |
Date info provided | Aug. 27, 2019 |
Paid Time Off
PTO limit (days) | 23 |
# Sick days | - |
Compensation
Most common job (for salaried employee) | Assistant Electrical Engineer |
Avg. base pay (salaried) | - |
Avg. extra compensation (salaried) | - |
Total pay for most common job (salaried) | - |
Hiring/Staffing (Past 12 Months)
Full-time and part-time job growth | 13% |
# of job applicants | 59,539 |
Avg. # of applicants per opening | 30 |
# New graduates hired | 375 |