RONALD J. KOLOWITZ
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Objective: Construction Project Manager
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
Civil Coordinator for AEP Landfill construction projects.
Construction Administrator for ENCAP Golf Holdings, LLC Meadowlands Golf Redevelopment Project
Field Construction Project Manager project management for Career & Technology Education Center
Newark, Ohio.
Field Construction Specialist for Ottillio Hazardous Landfill CAP: NJDEP responsible for overseeing construction compliance with plans and specifications and to protect the owners interests during construction.
Imperial Oil Off-site Areas 1 & 2 and Stream Remediation: EPA Superfund Site, NJDEP
On-site Owners Representative at SCI Fayette Maximum Security Prison (State Correctional Institute)
Directed field engineering and acted as liaison on $123,000,000 project at Wheeling Pittsburgh Steel Corporation, Monessen, PA.
Project Manager for projects at West Virginia University, Seton Hill College, Gateway School District, Homeville Elementary School, and Elizabeth Forward School District.
Coordinate projects from inception through completion, including planning, cost estimation, scheduling.
Responsible for troubleshooting problems and resolving conflicts during construction phase.
Represented clients in conflict resolution in private sector, architectural/engineering firms, construction contractors and on government projects.
Course work in OSHA safety. Course work in Energy Management at Community College of Allegheny Co.
Extensive experience in energy audits and recommend solutions in schools, churches, office buildings and small businesses.
Solely responsible for energy audits and recommend solutions at four (4) elementary schools at Elizabeth-Forward School District.
Administered assigned budget.
Experienced in supervision of carpentry, electrical, paint, mechanical, and HVAC trade shops (union and non-union); administered assignments directly and through trade foremen.
Experience installing mechanical systems and their associated controls.
Contract management experience including: cost estimating, preparing bid documents, planning and engineering activities, purchasing supplies, and developing work schedules.
Reviewed and approved Change Orders; authorized and processed payments.
Knowledge of BOCA Codes; Supervised all activities associated with building contracts reporting directly to the Vice President of Construction.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Management & Supervision
Supervised $1,500,000 public utility contract as Project Manager.
Appointed Construction Superintendent as Project Manager for an environmental system designed and installed at a mining site in Nova Scotia. Even though the contract was awarded late, the project was completed on time.
Civil and mechanical construction management.
Supervised HVAC Department personnel. Experienced in processing administrative and operational activities including: procurement/purchase orders, assigning and overseeing personnel work schedules, project cost estimates, material and equipment purchases/arrangements.
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Engineering
Over fifteen years experience (both in engineering offices and on-site) in a variety of educational, industrial, commercial and institutional applications: steel, mining, chemical, pulp and paper, food processing, public utilities, and nuclear.
Design, drafting and engineering calculations on HVAC, dust collection and bulk material handling systems.
Environmental systems start-up. Equipment specification writing and bid evaluations.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
2008 -2008 Civil Coordinator (contractor) A .E. P. Columbus, Ohio 2000 - 2007 Project Manager L. R. Kimball & Associates, Ebensburg, PA
1998 - 2000Project ManagerE.C.W., Inc., Hagerstown, MD
1998-1998Field Engineer, DDC SystemsVoltec, McMurray, PA
1996-1998Testing & Balancing TechnicianHydrair Balance Co., Mercer, PA
1992-1996Consultant/ContractorStobert Engineering, Pittsburgh, PA
1988-1992Consultant/ContractorRJK Contracting
1980-1988Environmental Systems Design EngineerDravo Corporation, Pittsburgh, PA
1978-1980Construction Engineer/DesignerSalvucci Engineers, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA
EDUCATION
Master of Science Degree in Earth Sciences
California University of Pennsylvania. Q.P.A. 3.7/4.0
Bachelor of Arts in Natural Science
California University of Pennsylvania Q.P.A. 3.3/4.0
CERTIFICATIONS
Hazardous Materials 8-Hour First Responder Refresher Training 29 CFR1910.120(e)(8)
OSHA 40-Hour Worker Program
29 CFR1910.120 Hazwoper ID #22795
30-Hour OSHA Construction Safety & Health Training Course in
Construction Safety & Health from ABC, Inc.
NCCER National Registry from The Cumberland Valley Chapter Assoc. Builders & Contractors
Instructor Certifications for Construction Site Safety Technician
AutoCad 14 - Central Westmoreland Career and Technology Center
Nuclear Gage Training NUREG 1556 and 49CFR subpart H and IATA 1.5.2
Geosynthetics Design in Waste Containment Systems CQA-ICP Certified
MSHA Impoundment Inspection Certification M74854733
HONORS
Sigma Gamma Epsilon Honor Society, Zeta Alpha Chapter
Department of Earth Science, California University of PA
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