Manifesto = 0 Dollar Nonbillable - Project Manager Hatch Employee Review

2.0
29 Oct 2025
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Pros

This review is not for those pros.

Cons

Hatch’s ‘Manifesto’ is basically a zero-tolerance for anything that isn’t billable. Doesn’t matter what you do or where you sit in the company — if it can’t be charged to a client, it’s not allowed. Ever seen a company requesting juniors from year 0 100% hours to client ? Little training, career development, or any kind of professional investment. Every October they run ‘Manifesto Day’ — everyone’s have to join and, you guessed it, bill all the hours to project. The company’s did not got your future in mind. All they care about is squeezing every last billable hour out of you, which absolutely screws the juniors, nightmare for young professionals. I’ve seen them flat-out refuse visa sponsorships for people who’ve given ten-plus years to the company. They literally hand their best people over to competitors, given Sponsorship is nonbillable to Aussie law, the words from the mobility ‘even two dollars of sponsorship , you’d need CEO approval.

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5.0
1 May 2026
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Pros

great work environment, very communicative and collaborative. Easy and open communication with PMs and upper leadership.

Cons

need to be proactive to get work, especially if you're new. lot of travel, pro or con depending on your outlook.

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3.0
18 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Exceptional project exposure across major U.S. transit, infrastructure, and energy pursuits — the portfolio and client roster are genuinely impressive and great for your professional brand The LTK Engineering Services acquisition brought in a strong, collaborative office culture that is noticeably more grounded and people-focused than the broader Hatch Ltd (Canadian entity) culture Strong brand recognition in the A/E/C space that opens doors with major public agencies

Cons

Hired under the Client Action Team structure, which led to significant instability — multiple management changes in a short period with little transparency or consistency Overlapping time zones and regional boundaries create constant coordination friction; the flat hierarchy sounds good on paper but breaks down quickly when accountability is unclear and no one owns decisions Zero flexibility on in-office requirements — no hybrid accommodation even when the nature of the work doesn't require it Promotions are not merit-based. Advancement appears tied to visibility metrics like road safety observations and office attendance rather than the quality or impact of your work — deeply frustrating for high performers

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