water project manager

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restoration manager

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American-Response-Team

I've been employed  at American Response Team for two years now and I can say that it's been such a pleasure. I wasn't too familiar with the position that opened but I'm glad the owner was willing to take me in and teach me about the company. I was able to learn new skills along the way as well as stabilize my personal life knowing that I had a stable position with ART. I would be lying if I said that the job doesn't get stressful and a bit overwhelming at times but the resources for help are within arms reach.

The flexibility that I have has also been a blessing considering I do have to care for my older grandparents and the owner equips me with the necessary tools to do my job remotely or if I am not able to make it to the office. 

Team meetings happen at least once a month as a platform for all employees to find ways everyone can improve. 

We all get paid well and have all gotten raises that reflect our improvements.The customers and vendor relationships are also a great bonus to the job.

I have worked at 4 other water/emergency damage restoration companies and this has been my favorite one.  The industry is crazy so it is hard to have a good work/life balance and that is why I give that category 3 stars.  But overall this company I gave it 5 because they really helped me get started and the work and hours are always available as the team and owner seems to do a great job of getting the work flow coming in.  At other companies I always felt like I was a number but this place I feel like part of a family and they seem to always be there for me. My last job I was poorly treated.  Of course no owner/manager is perfect but it's a tough job and the owner has paid me well and always held up to what he said. Some other companies I made way less and here I am making more than any of my other jobs. I have to say I am never bored as the company is always busy and growing.  We have some challenges but what place does not?

Started here from the bottom as an apprentice. The owner sent me to IICRC school and taught me a great deal of knowledge about the restoration industry and customer sales. I was trained also by some senior lead technicians and they were always helpful. A lot of nice people to work with. The industry can be stressful but that is par for the course. Out of all the restoration companies I worked at this one seemed to be the best in terms of pay. In the two years I was there I tripled my income as I went from being an apprentice to Lead Technician. The owner has a great bonus plan also and the team kept me motivated . The owner was kind and always helped me if needed even through some personal struggles. Only reason why I left is I had to move to Arizona with family. If I move back to San Diego would love to work here again. 

In a typical day you start 7 to 7 working with other Government agencies during hurricane season in different weather conditions loading and unloading trucks inventory supplies travel to different fema sites within the U.S the co workers are mostly older retired ex law enforcement to government agency groups

At this company, the owner only cares about money. Constantly trying to micromanage and questions all hours if you actually worked (he doesn’t know what it actually takes to handle a job from start to finish). Only way to get a raise is if you try to leave the company. Company lacks structure, origination, training. 

Manager/Owner puts money above everything and has very poor management skills. The structure of the company is off balance. Employees are nice and try hard, but it is a stressful environment.

Top Job Titles	Average Salary
Water project manager 1 salary reported	$107,500 per year
Administrative assistant 2 salaries reported	$55,000 per year
Traffic controller 1 salary reported	$23.50 per hour
Restoration manager 1 salary reported	$97,500 per year
Field supervisor 1 salary reported	$45,000 per year

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