carpenter

laborer

foreman

superintendent

field engineer

Adolfson & Peterson Construction

I can't speak for the company as a whole, but the branch I worked in felt like family. Even though the field and office teams are separated (like a vast majority of general contractors), I felt like I knew a good amount of people on each side of the organization. There were plenty of team-building events, and respect among most project teams. Somewhat slow to advance, but this will vary depending on the number and what kind of projects are in the pipeline. Good financials and job security. Good compensation and benefits, solid PTO structure, above average work-life balance (for the industry). However, some members of the family are favored more than others.

In any way, shape or form by management. Communication was poor, training/room for advancement was ZERO. Felt like a second class citizen as a carpenter, enabling poor decision making several times by being available on weekends to redo things I could see coming from the week previous.  
     Moving ahead with drywall before being dried in seemed to be a standard operating procedure. 
      Their lack of organization does lead to the potential for significant overtime, that’s a +. You’d think that they would refine the construction process to increase profit margin or reduce the cost to the customer. Maybe a bit of both? 
     Several comments by my superiors strongly implied that once a customer was on the hook for extras, we had no intention of trying to minimize client costs in that specific department. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Nothing, the day I got laid off for my daughter getting Covid I got two weeks pay.  Not a good company to work for 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
There was no on boarding when hired, they sent me to a job with a “senior Superintendent “ that needed to retire 10 years ago and also gave me no help with policy’s  and computer programs, no culture at all

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Non existent, they try to use me for my contacts and when nothing came from them they lost interest

The company clearly communicates its core values to employees.  Salaries are not always on par with the market and do not allow for flexibility due to working locations.  Generally people work well together and employees are respected.  Managers are accommodating to request for flexible schedules and personal needs.  Employees are expected to work hard and be diligent.  In project management there is a path for promotions but not as much in the traditional office or support positions.

What is the best part of working at the company?
I work these guys for five years there a real good family oriented company good working environment for those who truly like to work

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The demand of working overtime 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Like I stated earlier it a great working environment 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Busy movement constructive, productive

Started day with a quick check of emails, then started on take offs. would have a group training session or team meeting then back to work.

Learned to use new take off program and prepare estimates their way.

Friendly and helpful team members, really enjoyed the work place.

Hardest part was keeping up with their main office communications.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Was able to provide input on some of the contracts


What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The management had minimal knowledge of MEP Scopes

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Too many relatives in the upper management 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Minimal direction focus on scope of work

Well Respected and well earned.  Somewhat cliquish internally.  Project Managers and Engineers fail to realize the importance of relationship management (internal and external) and effective communication.  My only criticism.

At AP we work hard and play hard.  the organization has been through a lot of turmoil and transition in the past couple of years which has led to a disorganized and inconsistent culture.  The organization has the foundation and building blocks to do great things, there is a lot of work to be done.

Pros - Great Senior VP leadership in the Denver office! Excellent history, corporate vision and Senior Superintendents.

Cons - Operation field management needs vast improvement. Operation field management needs additional help as I feel there's too much workload for one individual. 

All in all I think fondly of AP!

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Carpenter 9 salaries reported	$31.56 per hour
Laborer 6 salaries reported	$28.93 per hour
Foreman 3 salaries reported	$33.83 per hour
Superintendent 20 salaries reported	$122,890 per year
Field engineer 14 salaries reported	$76,393 per year

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