Blackdog Builders, Inc, • 7 Red Roof Lane, Unit 1, Salem • blackdogbuilders.com
Top Employee Engagement Survey Measures: We regularly discuss our progress toward our goals and objectives: 96% agree. I know what my organization is trying to achieve strategically: 96% agree
President: David Bryan
Years in Business: 36
Full-time Employees: 66
Years on List: 2
For Blackdog Builders, Inc. remodeling homes and building careers go hand in hand. The Salem-based residential remodeling company has spent more than three decades creating a workplace where employees can grow professionally while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. That philosophy has helped many team members build careers measured in decades.
Blackdog Builders, Inc. invests heavily in professional development, offering structured training, mentorship and defined career paths at all levels.
Benefits reflect its people-first approach. Eligible employees receive paid parental leave, profit sharing and retirement matching. Flexible schedules and compressed four-day workweeks for many field staff provide regular three-day weekends, while remote work options and an employee assistance program reinforce a culture of trust and flexibility.
Blackdog Builders, Inc. also makes recognition personal. Employees receive customized gifts and experiences for milestone anniversaries. Ten-year employees enjoy New England getaways, while those celebrating 20 or 30 years receive more extensive vacations or experiences tailored to their interests. One longtime employee received a snowmobile for 20 years of service and another received a vacation to Iceland after 30 years.
That personal approach extends to employees facing challenges. Blackdog Builders, Inc. has covered insurance costs during a prolonged illness and provided flexibility for employees caring for family. Part-time employees working at least 30 hours weekly qualify for medical insurance and dental coverage.
When Blackdog Builders, Inc. achieves a net profit of at least 5%, a bonus pool is distributed among all employees based on compensation and longevity, with distributions reviewed quarterly. In 2021 alone, Blackdog Builders, Inc. distributed more than $100,000 through the program. Although the company narrowly missed its 5% target last year, the CEO provided discretionary bonuses to all employees in recognition of their work.
