John M. Tasko
QUALIFICATIONS:Twenty years hands-on engineering and construction experience.
Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Ability to analyze tasks and prioritize
Work well under pressure, ability to multitask, and quick learner
Excellent organizational skills
Computer experience (Microsoft Word & EXCEL)
Strong team leader
EDUCATION:
1970 - 1972Hartford State Technical College, Hartford CT
Awarded A.S. Mechanical Engineering, Honors
Member of Society of Manufacturing Engineers
1985 1989University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Awarded B.F.A. Painting
(magna cum laude) GPA 3.4
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WORK
EXPERIENCE:
2007 - 2008DTC Engineers and Constructors, North Haven, CT
Project Manager / Chief Estimator
Projects to 20 million dollars
Projects included military renovations and new construction. Estimated all divisions 2 16. Complete specification review and site visits across continental US
Achievements:
Enhanced projects in the concept phase by arranging building plan to best suit the customers requirements and simultaneously reduce costs by keeping in mind the physical building envelope.
Review all bids to create an accurate data base for future projects.
Increased the number and amount of contracts from 15M the previous year to 30M.
Reduced the Project Schedule by two months using selective construction techniques such as tip up panels and using components that incorporate several application requirements (using suppress drywall to achieve sound level specs in lieu of several layers of material)
Designed and Engineered a rain water recovery system that gained 4 LEED credits and saved money by reducing the evaluated yearly fresh water costs and eliminating the costly infiltration trenches that would have been required for the runoff.(this system is presently being installed)
2006Innovative Services, Tolland, CT
Project Manager / Estimator
Projects to 200,000 dollars
Projects included residential and commercial renovations / additions. Commercial projects consisted of municipal, state and private industries.
Achievements:
Expanded business by establishing State and Municipal Contract qualifications and contacts leading to several city projects and a large State Veterans Home project.
Negotiated rates with material supplies saving ten percent or more on all materials.
2005Barr, Inc., Putnam, CT
Construction Superintendent
Windsor Public Library (projects 5-10 million dollars)
Develop project schedule, oversee demolition and new construction for complete turnkey project. Supervise safety and quality of work through daily jobsite inspections. Coordinate sub-contractors, perform material takeoffs and schedule deliveries. Site work includes survey, drainage systems, shoring/underpinning procedures and security. Direct meetings with customer, architect and structural engineers. Maintain project records, expense and manpower reports. Troubleshoot field issues, document RFIs and change orders. Provide weekly 3 look-aheads to project manager.
Achievement:
Simplified the underpinning and the temporary steel column supports for a project schedule and cost savings.
2000 - 2002Shaughnessy Millwright Services, Boston, MA
QA/QC Field Engineer
Member Local 24 Millwrights
Projects range 100 300 million dollars
Lake Road and Bellingham Power Generating projects
Initiate quality control program for site operations. Construction, maintenance and repairs. Ensure that site operations, construction, maintenance and repairs conform to any applicable codes, contract requirements and specifications. Provide assurance, verification and documentation of quality work for the owner or contractor. Technical support to the field foremen. Enhancement project schedules without sacrificing safety or compromising the integrity of design. Attended construction coordination and commissioning meetings acting as liaison between site contractors and Shaughnessy. Keep project manager informed using a 3-week look-ahead updated weekly.
Field work:
Establish turbine and generator centerline and elevations,
Layout of soleplate positions and verification of dimensions during construction.
Checking steam turbine blade tip clearances with lead
Checking gas turbine blade tip clearances with instrumentation through the outer shell
Rigging of heavy components
Direct rendering of outer shells while suspended above the ground
Oversee welding of equipment keys
Documentation of all equipment component clearances
Identification of necessary components, locating, procuring, inventory control, and documentation of components
Theautolite and Brunson experience.
1999 2000Castle and Crown Buildings and Bungalows, Eastford, CT
OWNER
Projects to 500,000 dollars
Business consisted of large structural panel construction, timber framing, log home building, additions and renovations.
1973 1985ABB Combustion Engineering, Windsor, CT
SENIOR PROPOSAL ENGINEER GR. II
Projects 5 125 million dollars
This experience allowed me to develop exceptional ability to gather, process and present both commercial and technical information in a precise and professional manner. Responsible for interpreting customer specifications, blueprint reading, development of technical and commercial proposals. Cost estimating of power generating equipment and structural steel. Also involved in field inspections of power generating stations.
Significant projects: Utility Steam Generators, Air Quality Control Systems, Fluidized Bed, Coal Gasification, Ash Handling Systems, Fuel Systems including Pulverizes and Stokers, and Trash to Energy Technology
REFERENCES:Jim Lydon, President
Scott Sneyd, Project Manager / Superintendent
Lydon Millwrights
Raynham, MA
(508) 824-3332
Shay Atliru, President
DTC E&C
North Haven, CT
(203) 239-4200
COMPENSATION:2007 DTC E&C Base $83,000
2006 Innovative Services Base $65,000
2005: Barr, IncBase $70,000 + Bonus & gas card
2002 Shaughnessy / Lydon Millwrights
Base $60,000 + Bolus $1000, $75/day per diem, truck and gas card $25,000 OT
Compensation 7/12s as required
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