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Posted 10 years ago
Estimator at Alyeska Pipeline Service
in Huntsville, AL

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"Three and one half years of work at Alyeska ."

What do you like about working at Alyeska Pipeline Service?

"Living in Alaska was great, although very expensive."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Don't expect a typical estimating position and don't expect proper supervision."

What don't you like about working at Alyeska Pipeline Service?

"Working as the only estimator in the company was not a typical estimator job. The job was in the finance department answering to the finance manager, who knew nothing about construction or estimating. I received very little support from the management, who eventually eliminated my position."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"If an experienced estimator is ever hired again by Alyeska, management should provide proper support through a chain of command that flows through construction, not finance."

Estimator at T.B. Penick & Sons
in San Diego, CA

What do you like about working at T.B. Penick & Sons?

"I made very good friends while working at Penick. . Penick has a family oriented work environment. In addition I had good opportunities for professional growth"

Estimator at Southeastern Fire Control
in Charlotte, NC

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"doesn't quite complete basic information ralated to employer"

What do you like about working at Southeastern Fire Control?

"Have my own office and company truck"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Show your skills."

What don't you like about working at Southeastern Fire Control?

"Far away drive"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"People in management should have been a prject manager or designer previously to be succesful"

Estimator at InStar Services Group
in Venice, FL

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"strange I have not been there for almost 5 years"

What do you like about working at InStar Services Group?

"The people I worked with.It was by far the best group of folks I ever had been teamed up with."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"they really are a great company"

What don't you like about working at InStar Services Group?

"I didn't like the feeling of job security."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"I would have enjoyed being rewarded for and advanced to the levels that would have benefited both the company and I"

Estimator at Champion Concrete
in Orange, CA

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"Champion Concrete was a good place to work."

Estimator at Drees/Zaring Realty
in Cedar Park, TX

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"Like d working at Drees - Austin"

What do you like about working at Drees/Zaring Realty?

"Manager was very informative to the estimating team. Liked that the Ops Manager was open to every one."

Estimator at Quest Service Group

What don't you like about working at Quest Service Group?

"Company was out in Long Island, a bit far. There business model was non competitive."

Estimator at Washington & Dowling Contractors
in York, PA

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"good place to work"

What do you like about working at Washington & Dowling Contractors?

"The people"

What don't you like about working at Washington & Dowling Contractors?

"nothing"

Estimator at PolyVision
in Suwanee, GA

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"It was a great experience, management allowed me to grow and gave me valuable insight to becoming a better professional."

What do you like about working at PolyVision?

"The team, the collaboration of all team members, the team spirit and the management style."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be honest and straight-forward."

What don't you like about working at PolyVision?

"Probably not very technically challenging, hence not a position where you would learn a lot of technical aspect of construction or engineering."

Estimator at John Wieland
in Tucker, GA

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"Interesting"

What do you like about working at John Wieland?

"Very innovative approach to the industry."

What don't you like about working at John Wieland?

"Nothing"

Estimator at CARSTAR
in Cincinnati, OH

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"Very unstable work environment in today's economy"

What do you like about working at CARSTAR?

"Constantly changing scenarios for customers and insurance work. Everyday is something different and it really kept me on my toes and ready for the next change."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"Be yourself and don;t just give the answers they want to hear."

What don't you like about working at CARSTAR?

"Advancement opportunities were based on how well the General Manager liked you and how well you could be best buddies with him. He didn't like you to express your opinions, just wanted to hear it the way he wanted it done."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"More of a structured training program put in place and more advancement from within. It was not a job to come into without any automotive experience. You could very easily get discouraged and leave the business."

Estimator at Atlantic Steel Co.
in Altamonte Springs, FL

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"positive - the company sucked"

What do you like about working at Atlantic Steel Co.?

"nothing"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"don't do it unless you need money."

What don't you like about working at Atlantic Steel Co.?

"everything"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"close your doors and become janitors"

Estimator at Lawson Products
in Sacramento, CA

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"They are a great Contractor to work for"

What do you like about working at Lawson Products?

"Their selection of employees and work ethic's"

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"No they are a great Company"

What don't you like about working at Lawson Products?

"No complaints"

What suggestions do you have for management?

"They should look into providing insentives and career advancments formated so employees can see a future and feel that are more than just an employe."

Estimator at New Directions Publishing

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"Good place to learn."

Estimator at Performance Contractors
in Mobile, AL

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"Performance contractors is a good company."

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