Sep 29, 2023
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Sunset Development reviews
3.2
73% would recommend to a friend
Alex Mehran
80% approve of CEO
100% positive business outlook
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7 reviews
4.0
Feb 24, 2022
Recommend
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Pros
I had a great time working at Sunset. It's one of the jobs I think back on a lot and realize I learned so much from that experience. Sunset likes to say that they are a family friendly company - that was certainly my experience during my few years there. I had an amazing bond with my team and the projects we worked on were very exciting, such as City Center and the Round House. I left before those projects came to fruition but it always gives me a sense of satisfaction when I am in town and see them for myself. Sunset Development has a long and storied history and I have a lot of respect for the founding family and the work they have done to make it such a great success.
Cons
No workplace is perfect. I struggled with the insurance benefits and some of the office politics, but in the end - the good outweighed the bad for me. It's possible all that has ironed out since my departure. There are many workers who have been there for 20, 30 years and that's rare to see in companies these days, and I think it speaks to the care the owners put into the business and employees. At Sunset, you get what you give - if you are loyal and willing to work hard, they treat you well. If not, well...you're not gonna have a good time.
4.0
Sep 13, 2017
Can be a really great place to work if you are ok with the culture.
Anonymous employee
Former employee
Recommend
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Pros
Exciting company to be a part of. Sunset owns and operate Bishop Ranch, which is quite impressive and beautiful. The City Center project will be one for the books. Their history in the area is cool to be a part of. The Owners are present and involved in all business decisions. Their office is one of the most pristine and beautiful I've set foot in. Highly organized company. Memos about new personnel sent before they arrive with updated office seating chart map for all. Pretty neat.
Cons
Culture. This company is a very strict 8-5 job requiring business professional attire M-F. Yes, that's right, no casual Friday in the slightest. Their Construction team wears suit and tie. When I was there a Construction Foreman was criticized by the Owner for not wearing a tie often enough (he wore slacks and a button up shirt!). If you aren't dressed nice enough, you will feel like your co-workers are judging you. Everyone hushes up in the Kitchen when the Owners walk through (even though they are quite personable). You're expected to be very quite near Executive offices. PTO policy is lacking. Time off is frowned upon.
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