L. Ross Sanovich
Draper,Utah
Summary
Skilled Estimator & Project Manager with 15+ years’ experience in water/wastewater and industrial equipment. Complete equipment experience, including all aspects from applications (sales) engineer, equipment design, project management, through equipment start-up and customer support. Dedicated to providing successful timely and profitable project completion.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Estimator / Project Manager
Rhino Pumps
03.2021 - 10.2025
- Analyzed project specifications to prepare accurate cost estimates for pump systems.
- Collaborated with field, shop, and machining for rebuild and repair of vertical turbine pumps.
- Reviewed supplier quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality standards were met.
- Responsible for sourcing and purchasing equipment, pumps and motors for short set and deep set vertical turbine pump projects.
- Gathered cost and material data for accurate and up-to-date information on estimates..
- Used specialized software to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable.
Project Manager - Applications Engineer
WesTech Engineering, Inc
10.1995 - 07.2020
- Schedule and coordinate production team, vendors, and fabrication for timely project results.
- Using mathematical skills to perform calculations to size equipment including, hydraulic, structural, and anchorage.
- Check/Approve Engineering Drawings for General Arrangement, General Assembly, and fabrication details.
- Consulted with controls/electrical department on controls descriptions, panel functions, testing, including field start-up/operation.
- Prepare Budget and Firm Proposals for Industrial/Municipal Wastewater Treatment Equipment for projects resulting in sales averaging $2 million annually.
- Worked with area sales representatives and consulting engineers to provide equipment designs and specifications to meet wastewater treatment needs.
- Technical O&M Writing.
- Shop Inspections, Field Installation, Start-up, and Training throughout the United States and abroad.
Computer Drafting & Design
Electrical Consultants, Inc.
- Power Transmission Lines, Structures, Plan & Profile Drawings.
Computer Drafting & Design
PLM Technologies, Inc.
- Power Substation, Transmission Routing and System Maps.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Civil / Environmental Engineering
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Pre-Engineering Mechanical Engineer
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Science - Computer Drafting & Design
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTAssociate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting & Design
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTSkills
- Project management
- Team-oriented approach
- Proactive problem solving
- Developing customer relationships
- Leadership development
- Strong attention to detail
- Approval of engineering drawings
- Field experience in project oversight
- Effective equipment presentation skills
- MicroSoft Office 365, Teams & HubSpot
Accomplishments
- Quality: Dedicated to providing quality products through adherence to quality systems and standards.
- Leadership: Mentored and trained Application Engineers, Designers and Project Managers, in product equipment design, and overall project workflow.
- Technical: Responsible for developing and presenting several in-person and virtual equipment design/installation/operation training sessions.
Volunteering & Interests
American Red Cross, Family, Mountain Biking, Running & Golf, Various Leadership Positions within Religious Organization, Hiking, Home Improvement Projects
Timeline
Estimator / Project Manager
Rhino Pumps
03.2021 - 10.2025
Project Manager - Applications Engineer
WesTech Engineering, Inc
10.1995 - 07.2020
Computer Drafting & Design
PLM Technologies, Inc.
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Drafting & Design
Salt Lake Community College
Computer Drafting & Design
Electrical Consultants, Inc.
Bachelor of Science - Civil / Environmental Engineering
University of Utah
Associate of Science - Pre-Engineering Mechanical Engineer
Salt Lake Community College
Associate of Science - Computer Drafting & Design
Salt Lake Community College