2023 Project Manager of the Year

During Nick Helmick’s 7 years with EGStoltzfus Homes, his role has evolved from site manager to project manager. From the first year of employment at EGStoltzfus, Nick demonstrated a desire to not just “go to work” but to actively engage with his work family. Nick was asked to co-chair the company’s Safety Committee and then, eventually, was asked to chair it. He regularly leans on his knowledge gained from field experience, combined with skills in the office, when solving problems with the other project managers. One of Nick’s strengths is finding ways for the field supervisors and project managers to collaborate on a more routine and consistent level. Part of Nick’s role is to review new home sale contracts for accuracy, design and estimate custom option requests for buyers, submit building permit applications, review plot plans and building construction plans, approve drawings and proposals, and be aware of and respond to ever-changing building code requirements. Nick organizes and prepares information to train real estate agents when we start selling in new communities. He serves on the Merchandizing, Purchasing, and Execution team, reviewing all proposed customer options and selections in the design studio. Additionally, Nick is among a select group of team members who meet monthly to vet new products and construction methods while considering value engineering along with long-term performance.