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Anthony Kovac

North Canton,OH

Summary

Hardworking Construction Inspection Project Manager very knowledgeable in field operations. Decisive in highlighting and helping correct construction problems with knowledgeable recommendations. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthrough and closeout.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Project Inspector/Management

Northeast Ohio Natural Gas/Hearthstone Utilities
Mentor, OH
01.2023 - Current
  • Oversee all construction activities to ensure that NEO's safety and construction procedures are followed and meet NEO's quality standards and requirements. Projects include various aspects of natural gas line distribution system including: pipe installations and replacements, regulator/meter station construction, various civil work, etc.
  • Read and interpreted drawings and assessed construction against plans.
  • Evaluated whether work was in accordance with all applicable city, state and federal guidelines, as well as applicable discipline-specific codes.
  • Providing information about methods and materials to correct problems and bring construction in compliance with ordinances and codes.
  • Conducted site pre-inspections and coordinated post-construction audits.
  • Documented violations and issued documentation such as stop work orders to contractors or owners.
  • Noted recurrent issues and worked with contractors to prevent re-occurrence.
  • Control company inventory related to assigned projects
  • Conducted safety audits of construction sites to identify potential hazards and recommend corrective action.
  • Provided on-site training to workers in proper use of protective equipment and safe work practices.
  • Evaluated existing safety systems and identified areas for improvement.

Natural Gas Plumbing & Foreman

Don Wartko Construction
, Ohio
05.2020 - 01.2023
  • Foreman on an as needed basis showing great flexibility in day to day activities/needs of company
  • Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers.
  • Read prints, plans and bore logs to correctly target drilling operations.
  • Ran both Vermeer and Ditch Witch equipment as well as large range of vehicles and equipment on site.
  • Delegated duties to employees based on skillset.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.
  • Interior house line plumbing, meter move outs, commercial + multiple meter re-builds
  • Competent with sizing loads and what size service is required based on BTU information
  • Plan/Execute lift and lay procedures involving Steel and plastic pipeline of varying sizes
  • Ability to safely and efficiently run heavy equipment on the worksite (Backhoe, Excavator, Skid steer, Tow motor, Front Loader)
  • Station work including preparation for welding, sand blasting, coating, sensor lines, and vault construction

Foreman Supervisor

1127 Construction
, Ohio
04.2017 - 05.2020
  • Project management of installation of main gas line, tie-ins, services (commercial and residential), taking lines in and out of service, directing a crew of up to 8 workers
  • Excellent verbal communication with Municipalities and residents of the work to be done while also providing my direct contact information should any question or concerns occur
  • Compliant with directions from all Dominion Energy and Environmental Inspectors on jobsite
  • Aided in supply ordering needed to complete projects properly and within deadlines
  • Reviewed documentation and safety materials and implemented work site procedures in accordance with regulations.
  • Checked project details to verify job site materials and equipment.
  • Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.

Skilled Gas Laborer

DM Excavating
, Ohio
07.2015 - 04.2017
  • Assisting foreman with installing gas main line, commercial and residential services for Dominion Energy
  • Communicated with Dominion Energy Inspectors, EPA, City/County officials by executing their requests or requirements
  • Gained a general knowledge of distribution work performing tasks of installing gas line main, services, location for directional bore operations, putting gas mains into service as well as taking old lines out of service
  • Collected and removed debris from work sites to maintain team productivity and minimize safety hazards.
  • Maintained clean, safe working environment by removing debris from job site prior to shift completion.

Skills

  • 9 years of Construction experience working closely with natural gas line distribution/transmission pipeline, water line installation, sewer line installation
  • Project management of natural gas line replacement projects in various sizes including main line, services, maintenance and repair
  • Experienced with GIS, Egnyte, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word and Excel
  • Strong planning and organizational skills
  • Frequently assisting in training of new employees
  • Utility locating, Horizontal Directional Drilling with Ditch Witch and Vermeer
  • Excavation damage prevention
  • Construction Safety procedures
  • Fire protection
  • Superior Work Ethic
  • Quality Control
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Excellent Communication
  • Knowledgeable in regulatory compliance as mandated by local, state, and federal agencies
  • Punctual and Dependable

Certification

  • Natural Gas/Operator qualifications through ITS
  • OSHA 10 hour and OSHA 30 Hour Occupational Safety Training for Construction
  • First Aid & CPR certified

Timeline

Project Inspector/Management

Northeast Ohio Natural Gas/Hearthstone Utilities
01.2023 - Current

Natural Gas Plumbing & Foreman

Don Wartko Construction
05.2020 - 01.2023

Foreman Supervisor

1127 Construction
04.2017 - 05.2020

Skilled Gas Laborer

DM Excavating
07.2015 - 04.2017

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