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      Coffman Engineers

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      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

      Ratings by category

      4.8

      Culture & values

      4.7

      Senior management

      4.6

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.5

      Work/Life balance

      4.5

      Career opportunities

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      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
      Oct 30, 2015

      Not your typical Private Consulting Firm!

      Mechanical engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Great culture, people, working environment and office facilities. This company is very employee centric, ensuring the overall well being of each employee and that the employee is well equipped to be successful in their work. All projects are approached with a team oriented philosophy and the willingness to help one another for the benefit of the client, the respective team members and the Company as a whole. The company mantra of "Work Hard, Play Hard" is truly realized with the challenging projects balanced through company social events and activities, allowing the morale within the office to remain relatively high.

      Cons

      As of yet, nothing to report. Although the work is challenging and effort intensive, the overall goal is true balance of professional and personal responsibilities.

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      It is very encouraging to hear from someone that has been here less than a year that our values seem to be clearly communicated and experienced. Care for our people, concentration on teamwork, and "work hard, play hard" are at the core of who we are. I hope that these values continue to be your experience and I will do my best to continue to influence the company to retain these values. The work we do is challenging because we get hired to solve very difficult problems in a relatively short period of time. This can at times create a lack of balance. But as you mentioned, we have an open door environment, so if you have any concerns about the level of effort please talk to your manager, or general manager, or give me a call. Dave Ruff - President
      5.0
      Oct 30, 2015

      Coffman Engineers

      Intern
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great working atmosphere and culture. Upper level employees are very qualified and are always very willing to help you gain the most out of your experience and pass on challenging tasks.

      Cons

      I have not been with Coffman long enough to experience any true downsides.

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      Well... here's hoping you don't find any downsides! But truly, we are not perfect. When you do run into something that seems to be contrary, let us know. In fact, let me know. Give me a call. I would love to talk about it. Dave Ruff - President
      5.0
      Oct 30, 2015

      An ethical firm devoted to good engineering practice

      Senior engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Coffman Engineers really cares about it's employees. I have seen multiple examples of the company pitching in to help family situations with health emergencies. This has included helping people to work from home or work remotely as well as caring financially. Some people with families work reduced hours. Many companies turn their 401(k) over to mutual fund salesmen but Coffman provides a simple low fee 401(k) with enough options to diversify. I have witness the leadership make the right decision for a client and public safety rather than making the short-term profitable decision. The culture here is to provide high quality engineering services and people are proud of their work. I feel most people work here because they are really "into it," meaning they are very engaged in their projects and enjoy solving the engineering puzzle. The ability to get overtime pay and use comp time for flexibility is great. Most companies do not offer that. The company contributes matching funds to HSA and 401(k) plans for the employees.

      Cons

      Consulting engineering is not for everyone and that is true at Coffman Engineers. People cannot float along. In-fighting is not tolerated which in general means that it is a peaceful workplace but some personalities just will not fit. Project work can require working extra hours and a lot of flexibility, but the company is flexible in return. Work hours are not directed but I find that the people here work themselves very hard. Insurance benefits are not as generous as at big multinational companies but the company has worked hard to shop for good insurance rates..

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      Coffman Engineers Response
      10y
      Thanks so much for your list of "Pros". It is always encouraging to hear that we are getting some very important things right. You mentioned that in-fighting is not tolerated and I am glad that value is being accurately represented throughout our organization. In some organizations you can elbow your way to the top and manipulate in order to gain recognition. That is the antithesis of who we are. As you inferred, teamwork and team success are the measures that we use in deciding about a new hire and also to determine if someone is a long term fit. If someone thinks they are going to get noticed by running over the top of people, you may as well apply to a different company. Inspire people to follow you, and the sky is the limit. Thanks again for your comments. As far as your specific advice, you have identified an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent. We have made some changes, but we have some more brainstorming to do in order to come up with a program that achieves the retention you identified. Dave Ruff - President
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