Okay while there; happy to have moved on - Anonymous employee American Tower Employee Review

3.0
27 Sept 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

American Tower is a stable company, in a booming industry, with a good growth trajectory. It is full of smart people who care about the work and the success of the company. Every full-time employee is a shareholder, which is a great motivator. The company believes in the professional growth of its people and provides an annual development stipend for each team member. There was good work/life balance, and leadership was generally open to adding staff to account for increasing workload as the company grew. They always made sure everyone had what they needed to do their job. The office is beautiful, clean, and well managed. The office manager does a wonderful job of ensuring the workspace is conducive to productivity.

Cons

It's a large corporation, which comes with downsides. It's a hierarchical organization, and there's a lot of red tape to get anything done. Most employees aren't empowered to make decisions, with almost everything requiring the sign-off of a VP or SVP. Many teams seemed top heavy - a lot of bosses and not quite enough people to do the day-to-day tasks. There was an issue with lack of recognition for the time/effort it takes to get things done. The overall compensation package was solid, but base salary was on the low side. Hard work and high-quality performance were often recognized but not rewarded. It felt a little cliquey, with certain people seeming to have access to more career growth opportunities than other high performers. The leadership team never seemed particularly aligned with each other, which can be confusing and demotivating for employees.

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Pros

-Competitive Pay Package -Opportunity to Grow - Supportive Management

Cons

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3.0
2 May 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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