Comeback Stories Series: Joseph Worman

Careers aren’t always linear. Sometimes, the path forward includes finding your way back. In our Comeback Stories series, we spotlight employees who returned to The Building People and share what inspired them to come back.

In this edition, we’re featuring Joseph (Joe) Worman, Support Specialist, who went from being a summer intern to a full-time employee at The Building People. In this Q&A, Joe shares what first drew him to TBP, the experiences he gained while interning with us, and what ultimately led him to begin his full-time career at The Building People.

Let’s start with you—what’s your role at TBP and what does your day-to-day look like?

My role at The Building People is a mix of system support, analysis, and development, all centered around Archibus. Because of that, my day-to-day can vary quite a bit depending on project needs.

On the support side, I help troubleshoot and resolve user issues, making sure systems are running smoothly. I also work as a system analyst—investigating problems, identifying root causes, and translating those into clear requirements or tickets for developers. Part of my role includes testing enhancements and validating that new features work as expected before they’re rolled out.

I’ve also taken on development-focused work, primarily writing SQL queries and, more recently, helping build a web application with full data integration. In addition, I work with AutoCAD to manage drawings—handling tasks like creating polylines and cataloging data to ensure it aligns correctly within Archibus.

Overall, my role sits at the intersection of support, analysis, and development, which allows me to contribute across multiple parts of a project and help bridge the gap between technical teams and end users.

What originally brought you to TBP the first time around?

At the time, I was finishing up college and actively looking for an opportunity to get started in my career. Someone from The Building People reached out to me about an internship, and I later learned I had been referred, which helped open the door.

You spent some time away—what were you up to during that chapter?

My time away was pretty brief. I went from intern to full-time in about a week. During that “time off,” I squeezed in some woodworking, got a few workouts in, and spent some time fishing before jumping right back in.

What sparked the idea (or decision) to come back?

Since my time away was so short, the decision to come back was really a continuation of my internship experience. During that time, I had the chance to connect with people across The Building People in a few different ways—whether through team meetings with both the Smart Buildings and Tech teams or even more casual settings like a company baseball game.

Those interactions gave me a better sense of the people and the overall culture, and it stood out how much everyone genuinely enjoyed the work they were doing. At the same time, seeing the wide variety of work I could be involved in made the opportunity even more appealing.

Altogether, it made the decision to come back full-time an easy one.

Now that you’re “back”, what has stood out to you the most?

What has stood out to me the most is the people. On the projects I’ve worked on, everyone is always willing to take the time to help each other, even if it means pausing what they’re working on. There’s a real sense of team camaraderie, and that mindset is contagious.

What’s been your favorite part about being back so far?

My favorite part has been the variety of work I’ve been able to take on. When I first started, my goal was to try as many different areas as possible to better understand what I want to do long-term, and I’ve been given that opportunity.

From support and analysis to development and working with tools like Archibus and AutoCAD, I’ve been able to explore a wide range of work. That kind of exposure has been incredibly valuable.

For someone who’s never worked here, how would you describe TBP and the culture?

I’d describe The Building People as very team-oriented and supportive. People are always willing to help each other out, which makes a big difference day-to-day. There’s also a lot of variety in the work, so it’s a great place to learn, try different things, and figure out what you’re interested in long-term.