Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Cotter, LEED GA to Vice President of Preconstruction & Estimating. In this new role, Cotter leads the Preconstruction & Estimating teams, initiating client engagement early in the project development process and setting projects on a path for success by providing input on cost, schedule, logistics, constructability and other key influencers. Cotter will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Preconstruction & Estimating Department and ensuring a collaborative approach to leading projects through the design phase. He will also serve as a member of the company’s Executive Team.
“Sean has demonstrated his commitment to our Clients for Life mission through his work,” said Matt Hartzler, President of Warfel Construction. “He is dedicated to our core values of honesty, integrity, accountability, initiative and teamwork, and delivers upon them with our team and our Clients. We are thrilled to see Sean continue to grow and develop his career at Warfel.”
Cotter graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Psychology and Harrisburg Area Community College with a B.S. in Estimating. He is a LEED (Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design) Green Associate.
Cotter lives in Lititz, PA with his wife Kristen and daughters Mackenzie and Payton.
Happy National Intern Day! At Warfel, we’re extremely proud of our internship program, which provides opportunities for college students to gain real-life construction management experience. Interns at Warfel are assigned to a project team, take on real project responsibilities, and contribute to their team’s success. Additionally, they spend two weeks in Warfel’s Preconstruction & Estimating department, as well as one week in the Virtual Design & Construction department, learning about the extensive planning that occurs before construction begins.
Summer 2019 Interns, l-r: Luke Whitenight, Xaymary Caraballo, Audrey Shay, Liam Dooley, Nick DiLemmo, Benjamin Moore, Rick Poillion, Josh Weiner, Julian Teller
Scroll down to learn more about each of our Summer 2019 interns.
Audrey Shay
Audrey is spending her summer working as a member of our Fulton Theatre project team. She studies Civil Engineering at Penn State Harrisburg, where she will be a junior this fall.
Benjamin Moore
Ben (shown right) is working with our Virtual Design & Construction department this week, and is spending his summer with members of the Barclay Friends project team. Ben graduated from Eastern University in May with a BA in Mathematics, and will be attending Villanova University in the fall to pursue a master’s degree in Engineering.
Josh Weiner
Josh is a returning intern, back for his second summer at Warfel. He is currently working with the Acts Normandy Farms team. Josh will be returning to Temple University in the fall for his senior year, where he is pursuing a BS in Construction Management & Technology.
Julian Teller
Julian is spending his summer on-site at the Acadia Behavioral Health project. He is a senior at Temple University, majoring in Construction Management & Technology with a minor in psychology.
Liam Dooley
Liam (shown left) is also returning for his second summer as a Warfel intern. He is working on the Centre Care project in State College, PA. Liam will be returning to Penn State University this fall to complete his BS in Civil Engineering.
Luke Whitenight
Luke (shown right) is working with our Preconstruction & Estimating team this week, and is part of the 101NQ project team this summer. Luke is a senior at Pennsylvania College of Technology, where he is pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering Technology.
Nick DiLemmo
Nick (shown right) is spending his summer at the Rydal Waters cottage development project. He is a senior at Philadelphia University +Thomas Jefferson University, where he is pursuing a BS in Construction Management with a minor in Business Administration.
Rick Poillion
Rick spent last summer at Warfel working as a field laborer. This summer, he is working with our facilities team to serve clients on a variety of small projects. Rick will be returning to Pennsylvania College of Technology this fall to complete his BS in Construction Management.
Xaymary Caraballo
Xay is spending her summer at Franklin & Marshall College. She is a senior at Penn State Harrisburg, where she is pursuing a BS in Civil Engineering.
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Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce the promotion of Sean Cotter, LEED GA to Director of Preconstruction & Estimating. In this new role, Cotter leads the newly-combined Preconstruction & Estimating teams, initiating client engagement early in the project development process and setting projects on a path for success by providing input on cost, schedule, logistics, constructability and other key influencers. Cotter will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the Preconstruction & Estimating Department and ensuring a collaborative approach to leading projects through the design phase.
“We continuously look for opportunities to enhance our client’s experience and improve our processes,” said Brett Calabretta, Vice President at Warfel Construction. “By combining these two departments we feel we will achieve both. Sean has been a key contributor to our estimating department and his leadership will allow us to continue the momentum that has been built over the past several years.”
Cotter joined Warfel in 2011 as a Project Estimator. He most recently served as Director of Estimating.
Cotter graduated from Millersville University with a B.S. in Psychology and Harrisburg Area Community College with a B.S. in Estimating. He is a LEED (Leadership in Environmental Energy and Design) Green Associate.
Cotter lives in Lititz, PA with his wife Kristen and daughters Mackenzie and Payton.
In honor of Women In Construction Week, we’re highlighting female Warfel employees. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects the available jobs in STEM fields to increase 17% by 2024, but only 18 – 19% of individuals receiving degrees in computer science, engineering, or physics are women. Check out our featured employee today (Bid Coordinator Karen Woods), 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 work with the estimating team to set up all the bids that come in, make sure that all documents are sent out to the subcontractors, and coordinate the proposal or hard bid going out to the client.
Where did you go to school? I graduated from Colby Sawyer College in New London, NH.
How long have you worked at Warfel? 1 year
What did you do before you came to Warfel? I was a Senior Administrator at Skanska USA Building, Inc.
What is your favorite part of your job? I really enjoy interacting with the Estimating team.
What is the worst job you ever had? Retail clerk at a Carvel ice cream store.
What is your most exciting accomplishment? Moving successfully from MA to PA – and loving it!
What advice would you give someone applying to Warfel? Be open and excited about the opportunity.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career? Listen – carefully.
What’s your favorite part of working in the construction industry? The opportunity to work on a new project, daily, weekly or monthly.
What do you think is the most challenging part of the construction industry? Keeping abreast of the continuing technology changes in the field.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Travel and gardening.
What’s a fun fact about you that we might not know? My fiancé and I own a 1956 Ford Pickup.
You can learn more about the statistics of Women in Construction here.
