Coffman Engineers reviews

4.7

95% would recommend to a friend

(193 total reviews)
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David T. Ruff, P.E.

98% approve of CEO

95% positive business outlook

Coffman Engineers has an employee rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars, based on 193 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Coffman Engineers employee rating is 29% above average for employers within the Construction, Repair & Maintenance Services industry (3.6 stars).

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193 reviews
5.0
Apr 28, 2016
Recommend
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Pros

A fantastic work environment. The key to the company success is that they truly appreciate every employee whether engineering or staff. Arvind is an absolute rock star as the office lead. The work is varied and interesting. The atmosphere is collegial and everyone is like family.

Cons

There are no real cons worth mentioning.

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Coffman Engineers Response
9y
We do appreciate everyone. And I agree that Arvind is a rock star! So as you suggest, we are going to keep on doing what we are doing. Thanks for the encouragement. Dave Ruff - President
5.0
Apr 19, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture within our Company makes this a great place to work. Hard work is recognized and appreciated, making this a very fulfilling place to work. I have been with the Company for five years and am continually impressed with our strong leadership. The Company's leadership roles are filled with a great blend of younger and veteran leaders, which is a sign that leadership positions are available to all those who possess the necessary skills and attributes, not just reserved for those who have been with the Company for a long time. The recent leadership transition has been smooth and the outlook is bright. It is evident that much planning went into the transition plan. Our Company has a philanthropic attitude that is evident in our offices and the communities that we live and work within. I have been impressed by the Company's eagerness to get involved to help those in need and create a strong presence within our local community.

Cons

Our Anchorage office is located in downtown, which is great, but also means that space is limited. The downside being that parking can be tight and personal offices are scarce. Much of our work space is comprised of cubicles, which makes for a generally relaxed work environment and encourages face-to-face collaboration, but can sometimes be distracting to others where the additional privacy of an office would be nice for those who spend much of their time on the phone with clients and co-workers.

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Coffman Engineers Response
9y
Thanks for the feedback regarding the leadership transition that we have recently navigated through. You are correct that we put a lot of time and energy into the plan. It is nice to hear your confirmation that the plan was well executed. Replacing a founder is a monumental transition for any company to go through. We have done our best to honor Dave Coffman and Pat Piermattei throughout the whole process. They have done their best to coach the new leaders and let go of the reigns. We are as unified as ever and the future continues to look bright. We look out for each other and as you highlighted, we look out for our communities. Office space has always been a struggle. Some professional services firms have gone to a zero office format to emphasize the importance of collaboration. Others have mostly private offices. Striking a balance between the two has it's drawbacks, but the collaborative environment mixed with the ability to have private/confidential conversations is a benefit to our culture. We will continue to strive to do our best for our employees, our clients, and our communities. Dave Ruff - President
5.0
Mar 31, 2016

One Guy's Opinion

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Family-oriented company that is fun to work at. Good pay, good opportunity for growth and learning as well as client interface early in your career.

Cons

Health care could be better.

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Coffman Engineers Response
9y
Thank you "One Guy" for your opinion. It means a lot. We will do our best to continue to earn your respect. You have hit on one of the biggest strengths of a healthy company. Respect is afforded to leadership only when they maintain credibility. Credibility is maintained by leading smart, leading with integrity, and having respect for all of the team members. With credibility comes the ability for us to do great things as a team, because we are willing to sacrifice for one another. As you said, "work extra hard to meet deadlines". We humans operate at our peak in an environment of respect and trust. We are committed to this culture of respect. Thanks for being part of our team. Dave Ruff - President.
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