RANKED # 14 in Large Businesses

Contact: S. Loretta Roberts
Address:
4550 N. 12th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85014
Number of Employees: 290
Years In Business: 48

Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. (CVL), a leading provider of engineering excellence since 1958. With a wonderful company culture, events all year round, and great company perks, employees voted CVL one of the Best Places to Work in Arizona. In 2006, CVL was ranked #1 in Ranking Arizona under Engineering Firms (16-24 engineers); ranked #2 under Landscape Architects; and #3 under Environmental Firms. CVL was also recognized as one of the "Best Workplaces for Commuters" in the country by the Environmental Protection Agency. Companies are recognized for efforts to provide benefits to commuting employees, including employer-paid transit or vanpool passes, telecommuting, shuttles between transit stations, carpool matching or compressed work schedules.

Service First: Coe & Van Loo has developed a concept called Service First. This concept incorporates our core values and the 7 Habits of Highly Effective People® as a means to achieve our mission statement. CVL’s objective is to raise the bar on our commitment to service on an internal and external level. It is a tool that teaches employees how to make and keep a commitment to each other and to our clients.

Employee Testimonial: After graduating from New Mexico State University, I started a new life and career in civil engineering. I specialize in hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, channelization, etc. I started as a designer and was promoted to a project manager within six years. CVL not only provides a family atmosphere, fun employee activities, Toastmasters, 7 Habits for Highly Effective People® renewal classes, but also provides a place where I can grow both personally and professionally. I really enjoy my job and the people I work with!” (Elisabeth, Project Manager, with us for seven years)

Client Testimonial: Thank you for all your hard work on this project. I know you were stretched more times than not…You and your team did a great job in helping us fulfill our goals. It is this level of dedication that makes CVL one of Shea Homes’ trusted trade partners. I will not forget your efforts. Thank you again.” (Brad, Shea Homes, client for many years)

Mission Statement: As a personal services company, Coe & Van Loo Consultants, Inc. is totally committed to the belief that the Firm’s only product and reason for existence is a fully satisfied client. Our company mission is to utilize our unique blend of complementary employee talents, training and experiences to provide creative, timely and cost-effective solutions to the needs of our clients. Our employees work together as a team and willingly accept challenges and take initiative. We are totally accountable for our performance and take pride in our accomplishments.

Our core values guide our activities, business decisions and operating philosophies.  In living our core values on a daily basis, we recognize every individual in our organization must be totally committed to serving people-both clients and fellow employees alike. Through this constant commitment to service and achievement, we can exceed our clients’ expectations, fulfill our potential and provide for the long-term success of Coe & Van Loo and its employees.

CVL Core Values
• Exceed Our Clients' Expectations.
• Differentiate Ourselves from Our Competition.
• Adhere to the Highest Standards of Integrity.
• Provide a Positive Working Environment.
• Treat Individuals with Dignity and Respect.
• Emphasize Good Corporate Citizenship.
• Continually Improve in all Our Endeavors.

Community Service: CVL partnered with Shea Homes (named one of America's Best Builders) to volunteer their services in surveying, research of easements, grading plans, and hydrology for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s new home for the Piestewa Family in Flagstaff, AZ. In February of 2005, CVL also had an opportunity to work with Taylor Woodrow (one of the industry’s top homebuilders) on landscaping, surveying and grading plans for the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition’s new home for the Okvath Family in Gilbert, AZ. We wanted to do our part to help make a difference in their lives. CVL’s “Extreme Labor of Love” has served the community since 1958 for both private and public sector clients in a broad range of engineering, surveying, planning, landscape architecture and construction related services.

Striving to make a difference in the community, CVL does charitable work throughout the calendar year by collecting clothes for domestic violence victims, collecting shoes for the shoeless, United Way fundraisers, Bears for the Brave stuffed animals for Child Help USA, and St. Mary’s Food Bank. Various team members also give of their time outside of the office to help those in need.

Benefits:
• Bonuses
• Insurance (Life, Health, Dental, Vision)
• Overtime Hours
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacations (PTO)
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Reimbursement Account Plan
• Retirement Plan (401K)
• Sick Time (PTO)
• Trip Reduction Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

Training:
• 7 Habits for Highly Effective People®
• Leadership Training
• Progressive Office Training for All Staff
• Service First
• Toastmasters Club

Great Annual Company Activities:
• Fantastic Picnic (free for you and the family)
• Golf Tournaments (free Saturday outing)
• New Employee Days (activity during lunch)
• Halloween Spooktacular (potluck and contests)
• Fabulous Christmas Party

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