Flynn Group

Pros: The benefits package is actually quite good. We get decent health, dental, and vision coverage. It's nice to have that security for a large general contractor like Flynn.
Cons: My base salary as a Project Engineer feels a bit low compared to the market in the Greater Toronto Area. Raises aren't huge, so it's tough to really get ahead financially. Pay isn't super competitive here.
Advice to Management: Review Project Engineer salaries to be more competitive. It's hard to attract top talent with current compensation. Value your people more.

Pros: Some managers really get it. They're okay with hybrid schedules for corporate roles. The company offers some basic work-from-home days, which is helpful for construction project management tasks.
Cons: It's just super inconsistent across departments. If your manager isn't flexible, you're pretty much stuck, as there aren't many company-wide policies for Project Coordinators. True remote work isn't really an option, even for roles that seem like they could be.
Advice to Management: Standardize work flexibility policies across all corporate roles, especially for those in the construction industry. Empower managers but provide clear, consistent guidelines for hybrid or remote options.

Pros: Work-life balance can be decent, especially in the Toronto office during slower periods. I found that as a Project Manager, I had some flexibility for hybrid work, which helped. PTO is okay, and you can generally take it if you plan ahead.
Cons: When construction projects hit crunch time, expect long hours and weekend work. There's a lot of pressure to meet tight deadlines, and it's tough to truly disconnect. It's an onsite heavy role sometimes, so work-from-home isn't always an option.
Advice to Management: Improve project planning and resource allocation so Project Managers aren't always scrambling. Staffing up during peak construction projects could really help prevent burnout.