In honor of National Engineers Week, we’re highlighting Warfel employees with engineering degrees. Experts say demand for engineers will continue to grow as governments and industry work to meet the challenges of a growing global population and dwindling resources. Check out our featured employee today (Senior Project Manager Rusty Hoffman), and follow along all week as we learn more about the team members who make Warfel a leader in the construction management industry.
Describe what you do at Warfel: I am responsible for overall project management, including coordination with the Owner, Architects, Engineers and all local authorities for a given project. This includes constant communication with this team to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
Degree: Bachelor of Architectural Engineering, Penn State University
Why did you choose that course of study/degree? From a young age I have always enjoyed seeing things come together and in this career you rarely, if ever, do the same project twice.
How long have you worked at Warfel? 11 Years
What did you do before you came to Warfel? I have been at Warfel my entire professional career, including an internship in 2006 during my senior year at Penn State.
What is your favorite part of your job? You never do the same project twice and you have a new group of personalities to adjust to and work with for every project.
What is the worst job you ever had? Maintenance at a new golf course.
What is your most exciting accomplishment? Completion and turnover of the OAL project in 2015
What advice do you have for students considering pursuing an engineering degree? If you work hard towards what you want, the hard work will pay off. Also, never underestimate the importance of being on time!
What advice would you give someone applying to Warfel? Always be willing and eager to learn from anyone you work with no matter their age or position within the organization.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career? Don’t ever be afraid to ask for help.
If you could switch jobs with someone, who would it be/what would you do? Owner of a boat/fishing boat charters.
What do you wish people knew about engineering? It’s not all about crunching numbers as it is about working together as a team to tackle problems that arise on a daily basis.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? I enjoy snowboarding, hiking (with my dog), running, traveling and working to renovate my house!
What’s a fun fact about you that we might not know? I ran, and finished, the Marine Corps Marathon (Bucket List Item!).
