I am a diversely & globally experienced; primarily heavy manufacturing/construction in water/wastewater/environmental, technical Project Mgr, Engineer, technical Sales Mgr and New Business markets' studies Professional; dual degree with both technical and commercial high level business vision with extensive C-level interface in direct selling, matrix-team project managing, and new business development of multi-million dollar capital process projects for municipal/industrial/government sectors of energy, building efficiencies, water/wastewater, mining/minerals, and food/pharma for OEM manufactured/fabricated systems & products. Includes years of direct full jobsite construction GC and subcontractors' managing with all union/non-union trades and global and national clients/consultants, performing at corporate offices and in the field routinely, as needed. Value-adding contributor with my extensive skill-set in team Project Management of mechanical, custom processes, customized OEM products, power&automation controls, which are are my key attributes with a strong “end-customer quality satisfaction" focus. I am extremely detailed on reading contract documents, specifications, proofing Autocad/3D/Solidworks drawings and clearly understand the need for prompt and concise communication between all parties.Repeated successes in team leading, teaching/mentoring, and coordination for smooth work continuity in production and manufacturing plants and at jobsites tor team enjoyment and max profit focus. Accomplished leader of global-based teams using dynamic monitoring of all tasks to assure proper performance. Extensive leading of all team disciplines and hands-on contributor for key “customer-focus”. Self-motivator, analytical, and troubleshooter in independent assignments to perform tasks with manufacturing facilities, jobsite services and process systems in municipal/commercial/industrial construction with subcontractors & suppliers, while working with technical and commercial teams; nationally and internationally. Natural and diverse ability to be flexible to perform, as needed, direct technical selling, sales support, and new business searches.
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Consulting Services, Technical Engineering: Project Mgmt, Sales, Afm, New Bd; National And Global MarketIndependentMilwaukee, Wi, Us
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Consulting Services, Technical Engineering: Project Mgmt, Sales, Afm, New Bd; National/Global MarketIndependent Jul 2019 - Present
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Project ManagerAnguil Environmental Systems, Inc. Apr 2018 - Mar 2019Milwaukee, Wi, UsGlobal OEM custom designed oxidizer systems for destruction of air emissions pollutants to meet EPA and foreign standards for industrial process plants to meet Clean Air laws. Responsible for the primary daily interface with the customer and consultants, full execution schedule, while handling the oversight of the matrix project team's disciplines. These primary duties were: * Teams of CAD/mechanical design, engineering sizing and equipment selections, electricals/controls/automation, procurement, and QC * Adherence to and assessment of variances and compliances across: customer specifications, equipment proposal & offerings, and codes. * Master schedule updating, adjusting to schedule targets and deviations, and with our own manufacturing timelines. * Monitoring and assuring meeting the expected/budgeted margin, and adjustments when necessary * Targeting increased margin goals with extra revenue via change orders. -
Project ManagerTrane, Division Of Ingersoll Rand Nov 2017 - Feb 2018Alike to JCI, this was a business sector involving Building Energy Efficient improvements for secondary education of 18schools, $25MM improvements in the Milwaukee Public Schools System(MPSS).Temporary assignment to oversee the preparations and execution of the Trane equipment selection and subcontractors' bids/assessments/awards for their specialties to meet our budget and fast-track schedule over a 2yr duration within 18 schools to upgrade building utilities and to meet projected payback cycles for energy improvements for HVAC equipment, full lighting & acoustics, auditorium aesthetics, etc. Duties involved: * Meetings with MPSS Administration often, school principals and staff, and subcontractors to assess detailed specifications and compliance in bids and work plans. * Schedule review with the lead scheduler and adjustments per the ever-changing school schedules to condense tasks into summer time and off-school hours. * Reporting to executive management on progress * Personal walk-throughs and detailed inspections of existing conditions to evaluate each school's tasks per offered upgrades to meet the energy payback models.
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Sr Sales & Applications Engr, Project Mgr - Global Sales & Mktg : Minerals, Mining & FoodLudman Industries Feb 2014 - Oct 2017Milwaukee, Wisconsin, UsLudman Industries world leader producing the durable heavy industrial quality ( for old legacy Allis-Chalmers) Briquetters, Compactors, Granulators, Flaking & Shredding Mills. Serving the Mining, Mineral, Farming, Chemical, Food, Wastewater Industries. Fully integrated, OEM designed and manufactured process plants offering in depth experience from testing, design and production through distribution to customer support. Daily tasks of global direct selling/costing/proposals to end-user mines, consultants and doing the application designs for upgraded customized design features. Sole ownership to develop Aftermarket Plan to expand revenue and handled custom redesign of equipment features for older models operating units. The Marketing and Advertising function and budgeting completed my sales related duties. -
Project Mgr - Municipal Wastewater & Water PlantsSiemens (Germany) Water Technologies( Buyout By Evoqua Wt) Aug 2012 - Jan 2014Washington, District Of Columbia, UsManaged internal and external technical teams and support staff while directly interfacing with site contractors, owners, and consultant engineers to execute the refurbish/upgrade of mechanical and electrical components of functioning municipal water treatment plants. In addition, performed the similar tasks, but for a more extensive scope inclusive of SCADA, I&C, programming, and more for an extraordinarily large project; i.e. $8MM+, on-line conversion expansion for 30MMgpd water output at Highland Park, IL water plant along Lake Michigan, adding over 125%+ capacity• Typical municipal projects’ required shipment durations which were too short causing common long delays. Yet, performed 85% on-time and the balance with no complaints or site disruptions. Worked on 12-17 projects simultaneously.• Full 12mth pilot test mandated by IL EPA to assure results on stringent membrane water quality and biological conditions. With careful managing of teams and bi-weekly reporting data to the IEPA, I was able to obtain satisfactory completion and IEPA premature approval in only 3.5mths, i.e. saving hundreds of thousands of costs and direct to added profitability• With close monitoring of the water plant needs and assessing closely of commercial contract, guided team to produce an additional $350k( 15%+) to the bottom line margin. Streamlined relations with the City and the jobsite with more jobsite visits -
Project Manager – Building Efficiency & Energy Improvements: Wi State FacilitiesJohnson Controls 2009 - 2012Cork, Ireland, IeManaged multiple projects ranging from $1MM to $16MM with total portfolio volume of up to $41MM. Projects included 17 Nation Guard Armories and two University of Wisconsin sites. Projects included HVAC improvements, which involved dealing with variable air volumes (VAV), controls/sensors, interior and exterior lighting, building air balancing and steam usage. Managed installation of computer automated controls of all water-steam-electricity usage• Measured and analyzed readings before and after project completion to assure efficiencies were implemented. • Generated an extra 45% margin-profit to bottom line on the initial $1.0MM project• Generated an extra 25% margin/profit to bottom line on the next $2.3MM project• On target to increase next $14.5 MM project’s margin by more than expected• Improved relations with WI State government to help in capture of an additional $23MM on contracts -
Sr Project Manager—Industrial Desalination-Cogen Markets And Wastewater/WaterAquatech International Corporation (Business Buyout From Aqua-Chem) 2006 - 2009Canonsburg, Pa, UsManaged international projects for plant and human water consumption, oil and tar sand recovery/production and water purification. Coordinated all project custom engineering designs, procurement, global fabrication contracts, site firms, prime contractors and general contractors.• Managed final fabrication in the UAE and complex transport routing through the Persian Gulf and Saudi desert of the largest desalination plant built by AQT• Recruited to help reorganize and complete this foreign project which was suffering potential negative profit and restored cash-flow back to an acceptable and positive margin• Generated new and comprehensive monthly financial and progress reports to all executives and team members for comprehensive and clear communication which was significant in the financial recovery plan -
Sr Project Manager, Sales & ProcurementJ&Y International Enterprise (Business Buy Out From Aqua-Chem) 2001 - 2006Knoxville, Tn, UsResponsible for multifaceted project management, procuring and supporting of new business development including drafting new proposals and sales. Key team player on a small staff of 5 located in the US partnering with staff and a support facility in China. • Carefully set guidelines for this new business group to manage our local and remote staffs and performing all procurement functions, globally, of the first project, valued at $6.5MM and helped produce over $0.75MM in extra margin, which expedited our owners to better establish the business -
Sr Project Manager/Project Manager- Water TechnologiesJ&Y International Enterprise (Business Buy Out From Aqua-Chem) 1979 - 2001Knoxville, Tn, UsManaged matrix teams on the design, manufacturing, procurement, contracts, scheduling, financials, installation and start-up through warranty period of evaporators and heat recovery systems. Reported directly to senior management and communicated directly with customers on overall status of projects. Partnered with sales staff and process engineers to generate pricing and scope of supply for proposals and negotiations of final contracts. Directly accountable for profit goals, schedule, resource demands and customer satisfaction.• Directed up to 6 teams simultaneously through various stages of execution on the international custom process projects totaling of $21.6MM.• Exceeded expected profit margins by +30% to 80% of projects.• Met or improved deliveries for over 90% of projects and frequently received letters from customers indicating top ratings.• Daily interface with employer’s/subcontractor manufacturing shops, globally, and QC leadership at foreign shops.
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International/Regional Sales MgrJ&Y International Enterprise (Business Buy Out From Aqua-Chem) 1981 - 1986Knoxville, Tn, UsTravel ExperienceDomestic: FrequentlyInternational: Frequently – Canada (most Provinces), Caribbean Islands, Venezuela, Hong Kong, Singapore, Indonesia, East & West Malaysia, Brunei, Borneo, Australia, Thailand, China, Saudi Arabia Occasional – Japan, So. Africa, Puerto Rico, Holland, England, UAE, Trinidad, New Zealand, Germany Projects (with no travel): Oman, So. Korea, Algeria, Taiwan, India
John Obligato, Wi Pe Education Details
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University Of Wisconsin-PlattevilleCivil Engineering/Construction Mgmt -
University Of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeMarket Studies
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