JOHN A. JOHNSON
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Summary
Seasoned Senior Project Manager with over three decades of working exclusively on mechanical construction projects both on a small and large scale, enhancing project efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction through expert cost control and client relationship management. Specialized in working on institutional sector projects, including industries such as hospitals and healthcare, education K-12 and Higher Education, pharmaceutical and biotech and semiconductor. Skilled in project planning and scope management, managing labor, subcontractors and equipment, negotiating with vendors and subcontractors, safety oversight, and consistently delivering projects on time and within budget. Experience includes HVAC, Plumbing, and High Purity Process Piping Systems.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Project Manager
H.T. Lyons
Allentown, PA
08.2025 - Current
- Managed projects from procurement to commissioning.
- Estimated, negotiated and directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors and subcontractors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Senior Project Manager
Binsky & Snyder
Hatboro, PA
01.2019 - 08.2025
- Managed projects from procurement to commissioning.
- Estimated, negotiated and directed changes to project scope and cost and implemented appropriate change management processes to keep project on track.
- Maintained schedules to meet key milestones at every project phase.
- Communicated project plans and progress to key stakeholders and project contributors.
- Oversaw large portfolio of projects to support teams, report progress, and influence positive outcomes for key stakeholders.
- Developed and maintained project budgets to control costs and meet organizational and project goals.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to meet objectives and boost rapport.
- Established and managed change management processes to fulfill successful project transitions.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and implemented corrective measures to acquire success.
- Provided outstanding service to clients through effective communication and prompt issue resolution to facilitate future business opportunities.
- Updated customers and senior leaders on progress and roadblocks.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors and subcontractors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Partnered with project team members to identify and quickly address problems.
Project Manager
Burns Mechanical
Horsham, PA
08.2005 - 12.2018
- Managed projects from procurement to commissioning.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval and maintained positive project cashflow.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical issues.
Project Manager
Kinetic Systems, Inc.
New Berlinville, PA
01.1993 - 08.2005
- Managed projects from procurement to commissioning.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval and maintained positive project cashflow.
- Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
- Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
- Estimated and negotiated changes in project scope.
Design Liaison Engineer
LTV Aircraft Products Group
Grand Prairie, TX
08.1988 - 12.1992
- Obtained MRB (Material Review Board) certification from the United States Air Force to review and disposition defective parts and assemblies.
- Provided detailed corrective action instructions to aircraft assemblers on how to fix defective parts and assemblies.
- Interfaced with aircraft parts assemblers to facilitate aircraft manufacturing process.
- Interfaced with design engineers to resolve conflicts in aircraft assembly process.
- Analyzed, reviewed and approved recommendations from aircraft assemblers on methods to improve aircraft assembly process.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA06-1988
Skills
- Project Planning
- Requirements Gathering
- Client Relationship Management
- Cost Control
- Subcontract Preparation
- Client Relations
- Labor and equipment management
- Estimating small and large projects
- Estimating project scope changes
- Meeting participation
- Scope Management
- Project plan development
- Schedule Coordination
- Project Scheduling
- Purchasing and project buy-outs
- OSHA 30 trained
Certification
- Institute for Project Management, Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) - October 1993 - January 1994
- OSHA 10 and 30 trained, 2026
- Quick Pen and Estimation Estimating Systems
Timeline
Senior Project Manager
H.T. Lyons
08.2025 - Current
Senior Project Manager
Binsky & Snyder
01.2019 - 08.2025
Project Manager
Burns Mechanical
08.2005 - 12.2018
Project Manager
Kinetic Systems, Inc.
01.1993 - 08.2005
Design Liaison Engineer
LTV Aircraft Products Group
08.1988 - 12.1992
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
Drexel University