Warfel Construction Company is happy to announce that Matt Bachert has joined the team as Project Manager. In his new role, Bachert will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of cost, schedule, coordination, and owner correspondence for projects in the Construction Services department. He will ensure that each project is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.
“We are excited for Matt to be joining the team,” said Brad Shulenberger, Vice President of Construction Services. “He’s a great fit and brings all the necessary experience needed to help Warfel’s Construction Services team succeed in every project we take on.”
Bachert graduated from Penn State Harrisburg with a degree in Structural Design and Construction Engineering Technology. His educational background, combined with practical experience, has equipped him with a deep understanding of the construction process and the skills necessary to successfully manage projects.
Bachert and his wife, Mary, live in Harrisburg, PA, where they enjoy spending time with their dog, Mia. Outside of work, Bachert is an enthusiastic outdoorsman who keeps active through motorcycle riding, kayaking, snowboarding, and mountain biking.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce that Duane Troyer has been promoted to Project Manager. In his new role, Troyer will be responsible for complete project oversite, budget, coordination, and schedule for a variety of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
“Duane has lived out our core values and has shown his ability to serve both his teammates and Clients on a consistent basis,” said Vice President Conlan Swope. “We are excited to see his continued growth as he steps into his new role and takes on new projects.”
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Jesse May has joined the company as a Senior Project Manager. In his new role, May will be responsible for project oversight, budget, coordination, and schedule on a variety of projects throughout the Mid-Atlantic region.
A graduate of Penn State University – Capitol College, May served as a Project Manager in the Lancaster area prior to joining Warfel, working on notable projects at Meadowood Senior Living and Garden Spot Village. May brings more than 20 years of experience with him to Warfel and is currently managing several projects, including a new Behavioral Health Hospital for Acadia Healthcare and Geisinger in Moosic, PA.
May lives in Palmyra, PA with his wife, Arissa, and their three children, Maelyn, Aiyla, and Solomon.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Zarley Binder has been promoted to Project Manager. In this new role, he will be responsible for complete project oversight, coordination, schedule, and budget on a variety of projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.
“Zarley has shown that he holds Warfel’s core values at the top of his list,” said Guy Kingree, Project Executive at Warfel. “He battles through adversity and rallies his teams across the finish line of projects, maintaining strong relationships with our clients. We are excited to see his growth to this point of his career, and look forward to what the future holds for Zarley.”
A graduate of Penn State Harrisburg, Binder joined Warfel in 2015 as a Project Engineer. He is currently involved with several projects, including the $14M Frederick Living skilled care and administrative building in Frederick, PA.
Binder lives in Manor Township with his fiancé Kristy.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Dylan Keller has been promoted to Project Manager. In his new role, Keller will be responsible for complete project oversight, coordination, schedule, and budget on a variety of projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.
“Dylan’s initiative and heart to serve our Clients and his teammates shines through daily,” said Conlan Swope, Vice President of Operations. “His innate ability to read people and situations allows him to work quickly through project circumstances and put together creative solutions to drive the team around him forward. We are truly excited to see Dylan step into the next chapter of his career and proud that he is part of the Warfel team.”
A graduate of Temple University, Keller joined Warfel in 2016 as a Field Engineer, and was promoted to Project Engineer in 2017. He is currently involved with several projects, including the revitalization project at 101 North Queen, a 200,000 sf conversion of the Bulova building in Downtown Lancaster.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce that Senior Project Manager Jerry Seitzinger has earned his Certified Healthcare Constructor (CHC) designation through the American Hospital Association, and in conjunction with the American Society of Healthcare Engineering (ASHE). The certification program provides a national standard of knowledge required for CHC professionals, and assists employers, the public, and members of health professions in assessing healthcare constructors.
Achieving the designation requires passing a comprehensive exam that tests healthcare construction knowledge, terminology, and code requirements. Additionally, it demonstrates an individual’s knowledge and commitment to healthcare construction.
“We are committed to patient safety and continued learning in the field of healthcare construction so that we can best serve our clients,” said Brett Calabretta, Vice President at Warfel Construction. “Having team members with CHC credentials highlights the expertise and significant experience we are able to bring to our client partnerships when developing healthcare projects. We appreciate Jerry’s initiative in pursuing his CHC and his commitment to our mission of Clients for Life.”
Seitzinger lives in Collegeville, PA with his wife and children.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Maxine Williams has joined the company as Senior Project Manager. In her role, Williams will be responsible for complete project oversight, coordination, schedule, and budget on a variety of projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.
Williams is a graduate of Cabrini University and Drexel University. Prior to joining Warfel, she served as Project Manager in the Greater Philadelphia area with notable projects at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and Presbyterian Hospital. She comes to Warfel with more than 20 years of construction experience. She is currently managing several projects, including the Acts Normandy Farms skilled care and renovation project in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania.
Williams serves as a mentor through the ACE Mentor program and is an active volunteer with the Donor 1 organization.
She lives in Audubon, PA with her husband Al and son Nico.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Luke Peterson, LEED AP, has been promoted to Project Manager. In his new role, Peterson will be responsible for complete project oversight, coordination, schedule, and budget.
A graduate of Bucknell University, Peterson joined Warfel in 2014 as a Project Engineer, following his work as an Operations Intern during his last semester of school. He is currently involved with several projects, including the Lancaster Behavioral Health Hospital, a $23 million 76,000 square foot behavioral health hospital located in Lancaster City.
Warfel Construction Company is pleased to announce Jerry Seitzinger has joined Warfel as Senior Project Manager. In his role, Seitzinger will be responsible for complete project oversight, coordination, schedule, and budget on a variety of projects throughout Pennsylvania and the surrounding states.
Seitzinger is a graduate of the University of Dayton. He comes to Warfel with more than 30 years of construction experience. He is currently managing several projects, including the Acts Cokesbury Village Clubhouse and Façade Renovations in Hockessin, Delaware.
Seitzinger lives in Collegeville, PA with his wife and children.
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 (Facilities Manager Casi Babinchak), 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 manage short-term construction turnover and renovation projects for residential, retail, office and other facilities.
Where did you go to school? I have degrees from Elizabethtown College and Loyola University of Maryland.
How long have you worked at Warfel? 6 months
What did you do before you came to Warfel? I am so fortunate to have had a long and winding career path that has provided me with management experience in a variety of arenas. My realization of my love for construction project management came when I was serving as the COO for The Central Market House Company in York and had the opportunity to function as an owner’s rep for a grant-funded renovation.
What is your favorite part of your job? The opportunity to face new challenges on a daily basis and solve problems as a team while focusing on quality management and building a relationship that results in a Client for Life.
What is the worst job you ever had? The foundation of my career path has been based on my belief that there is, for the most part, no such thing as a bad job. I have always believed that it is the learnings you take from each job that serve to strengthen the stepping stones to the next, making you not only more experienced and knowledgeable, but also more savvy about what roles are the best fit.
What advice would you give someone applying to Warfel? Be authentic in your interview.
What’s the most important thing you’ve learned in your career? Stay organized, don’t say “that’s not my job”, be responsive, and do your job in a way that makes the people you come in contact with want to work with you again.
What has changed the most since you’ve started your career? Technology! It’s so hard to imagine now how I worked in the mid-90s without email, GPS and a cell phone.
What’s your favorite part of working in the construction industry? Creating spaces that allow people to live, work and play more efficiently and beautifully.
What do you think is the most challenging part of the construction industry? Challenging, albeit necessary, the bureaucratic oversight that is involved in the process can impact plans and schedules.
If you could switch jobs with someone, who would it be/what would you do? I would travel to do profiles pieces on the athletes, their families and their hometowns for NBC’s Olympic coverage.
What do you enjoy doing outside of work? Traveling and spending time at home with my husband Mike, daughter Alex (18), son Luke (16) and our dog Wilson. I also enjoy cooking, reading, Netflix, watching my kids play sports and getting together for cocktails with girlfriends.
What’s a fun fact about you that we might not know? I have been to the State of the Union Address and the White House Christmas Party.
You can learn more about the statistics of Women in Construction here.
