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Ardebili Engineering

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Friendly staff, not so friendly work modo - Project Manager Ardebili Engineering Employee Review

2.0
10 Aug 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Work on a large range of projects. Friendly employees. Large growth strategy. Diverse work force.

Cons

No work life balance. They do not understand the definition of the word salary. They will ask you to set your hours you will be in the office for 40 hours. You will then work more than 40 hours and many Saturdays because they will allocate more work to you than can be completed in 40 hours. With that being said, if you are sick for example on Wednesday and took that day off, but still worked over 40 hours that week, possibly even on a Saturday. Ardabili will still dock you for 8 hours of PTO or sick time. When asked why they do this, they will state " You committed to being here during those hours but you were not. We appreciate that you worked extra hours to get all your projects completed, but you were not here on the hours you committed to so we must deduct you for that." They are trying very hard to make a quality environment but have gotten waay off track and do not see that. It is a fast paced industry and everyone makes mistakes. When a mistake does occur, the management will spend 3/4 times more time and effort into singling someone out and making a spectacle out of it than just correcting the problem, getting paid and moving on. There is no consistency in the QC process. Your drawings will be graded and you will find yourself scratching your head often. What was a great idea one day gets criticized and ridiculed the next week. I can continue on, but the more I type, the more blessed I feel I left.

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Ardebili Engineering Response
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Thank you for the feedback, we take each piece of constructive criticism as an opportunity to improve our work culture. Ardebili Engineering is a service-based company which requires our employees to work a set schedule for clients to reach them and fulfill their needs. Our policies and procedures put in place (such as our PTO requirement) are to keep the expectation clear and the company organized. We do have sick time off separated from vacation PTO so that if there is an instance where you need to care for a sick one or personally take time off, employees are able to do so without taking time out of their earned vacation time. We encourage one another to take PTO and emphasize the importance of doing so. Ardebili Engineering works in a multitude of sectors. We appreciate the opportunity to help our community by working on smaller TI projects for new business owners which may be what is referred to as “bottom of the barrel projects” instead, we see these as opportunities to help the community grow by providing our services. Lastly, Ardebili Engineering focuses on the quality of product produced. Our design services are setting the stage for construction which has an undeniable factor of cost to owners. If we find the product is not of best quality, we find out where there was a gap in the process and provide additional training and guidance. Overall, we find this feedback helpful and will continue to find ways to enforce the importance of taking time off along with providing criticism in a constructive manner so individuals do not feel singled out. We appreciate you taking the time to provide a Glassdoor review, thank you.

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Pros

I’ve had such a positive experience with this company. The team is incredibly kind, approachable, and genuinely caring. From the start, they made sure I felt supported and understood. Whenever challenges came up, they were quick to step in, offer help, and find solutions. You can tell they truly care about their clients and go the extra mile to make everything run smoothly. It’s rare to find such a warm and professional environment—highly recommended!

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One thing to keep in mind is that management is continuously growing and improving, which means things can change from time to time. It’s all part of the process of making the company even better, so just be open to some adjustments along the way!

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Ardebili Engineering Response
9mo
Thank you for sharing your thoughtful feedback. We’re glad to hear that you’ve had such a positive experience with our team and that you feel supported in your work. Creating a caring, professional environment is very important to us, and it’s encouraging to know this has been your experience. We also appreciate your perspective on our growth as a company. Change is part of our journey, and we’re committed to making improvements that benefit both our team and our clients. Thank you again for recommending us!
5.0
6 Jan 2025
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Pros

Working here has been one of the best decisions of my life. This is not just a company; it's a place that genuinely supports your growth, both professionally and personally. Leadership is always open to new ideas and encourages innovation, making me feel like my contributions truly matter. What stands out the most is the strong emphasis on support and collaboration. Whether you're working on a team project or pursuing your individual goals, there’s always someone ready to guide you. If you’re looking for a place to build a meaningful career while also growing as a person, I couldn’t recommend this company enough. It’s a great environment to learn, thrive, and feel valued.

Cons

Honestly, I haven’t found a con yet. The company’s culture, support, and opportunities for growth have exceeded my expectations. If anything, the challenge is keeping up with how much it encourages you to grow but that’s more of a positive than a negative.

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