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 some of the fantastic women who make Warfel a great place to work. The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics expects 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 (Preconstruction Administrator Stephanie Berkheiser), 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 support the Preconstruction Managers with any tasks they need help with. Anything from creating meeting minutes, to creating and finalizing AIA contracts, printing of drawings, and lots of scheduling.
Where did you go to school? Harrisburg Area Community College
How long have you worked at Warfel? Almost 3 years – 2 years 11 months
What did you do before you came to Warfel? I was a Cad Drafter for a local architect in Lancaster.
What is your favorite part of your job? The people and variety of things I do here daily. No day is ever the same. There are always opportunities to learn something new and challenge yourself.
What is the worst job you ever had? Working at a fast food restaurant in high school.
What is your most exciting accomplishment? Raising two independent children to adulthood.
What advice would you give someone applying to Warfel? Be passionate about your abilities, but be open to new ideas and new ways of doing things.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career? ALWAYS be honest and treat people with kindness. Being a good listener is also very important.
What has changed the most since you’ve started your career? The technology for sure.
What’s your favorite part of working in the construction industry? I just really appreciate the hard work the guys in the field put in to make these beautiful projects come to life. It’s one thing to see renderings and drawings on paper, but to go out into the field and watch it being built is so awesome to see.
What do you think is the most challenging part of the construction industry? Getting and keeping qualified workers.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Watching almost any Penn State sport and traveling.
What’s a fun fact about you that we might not know? I love the 80’s!
You can learn more about the statistics of Women in Construction here.
