ISAAC L. KOVNER, PE

Qualifications for Senior Engineer/Project Manager

Results-oriented civil engineering professional with over 20 years of experience designing, engineering, permitting, inspecting, and managing public utility and private construction projects. Detail-oriented, with proven prioritization, planning, and organizational abilities; capable of completing projects within time and budget constraints. Remains in contact with the civil engineering industry to ensure up-to-date knowledge of materials and techniques; possesses in-depth knowledge of civil codes. Proficient in Windows, PowerPoint, Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, and AutoCAD. Additional areas of expertise include:

Client RelationsContract NegotiationsBudget PreparationOffice Administration
Product DevelopmentProject ManagementProposal PreparationTeam Facilitation
Training/InstructingSales/MarketingRegulatory ComplianceReport/Technical Specification Writing

Professional Synopsis

Owned and managed a small business certified consulting civil engineering company, providing clients with engineering inspections, marketing, solar energy consultation, and cost estimating for new engineering projects.
Successfully submitted and received State and Federal Grants for utility projects, including grants to extend business in Central America.
Spearheaded negotiations for solar energy and low cost housing in Central America.
Communicated with clients and project teams to develop technical specifications.
Supervised teams of operators, mechanics, and electricians, distributing work as needed.
Prepared contract documents and reviewed/evaluated tenders for construction projects.
Prepared $20 million operating and capital improvement budgets.
Produced designs compliance with project strategies on planning, the environment, risk, safety, and quality.
Conformed to governmental standards pertaining to water, sewer, and storm water regulations.
Maintained a 70 MGD aerobic waste water treatment plant and a 10 MGD advanced water treatment plant.
Designed and engineered water mains and services, sanitary mains, force mains, lift stations, drainage, roadways, board walks, buildings, and control structures, which included performing earthwork calculations, submitting dredge and fill applications to the Army Corp. of Engineers, and checking/reviewing calculations and plans.

Career Track

El-Sid Engineering Corp., Vice President1991 to Present
West Palm Beach Public Utilities, Interim Executive Manager/Senior Project Engineer/Project Engineer1995 to 2008
Lindahl, Browing, Ferrari, and Helstrom, Project Engineer1989 to 1991
Robert E. Owen and Associates, Project Engineer1988 to 1989

Education/Affiliations

Master of Public Administration, Florida Atlantic University
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering, University of South Florida
Registered Professional Engineer

Florida Engineering Society; American Society of Civil Engineers; National Society of Professional Engineers

A complete list of projects is available upon request