Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Communication
Collaboration
Certification
Timeline
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John Howes

John Howes

Bloomington

Summary

I have a broad background in construction, land development, and public utilities in both the private and public sectors that would be a great fit for this position.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sr. Professional Engineer

City Of Minneapolis - Minneapolis Water
09.2023 - Current
  • Lead Service Line Replacement Program Manager
  • Specifications and Detail Plate Coordination
  • Project Manager on a variety of projects within Treatment and Distribution
  • Development Review Manager for all new developments
  • Corrosion Control Technical Lead
  • Minneapolis Water lead on SWLRT and the new BLRT light rail projects
  • Minneapolis Water liaison for Utility Easements

Professional Engineer

City Of Minneapolis - Minneapolis Water
04.2021 - 09.2023
  • Public Works – Water Treatment & Distribution Services

Project Engineer

City of Aurora, Aurora
03.2019 - 03.2021
  • Development Review within Public Works – Engineering Division

Staff Engineer

JSD Professional Services
10.2017 - 05.2018
  • CAD Design and Project Liaison

Project Engineer/Manager

Zilber Ltd.
05.2013 - 09.2017
  • Field Engineering on Multifamily and Industrial Projects
  • My broad experience throughout all construction sectors and serving on both the public and private side has allowed me to deeply understand the public works and development processes

Education

University of Wisconsin – Platteville
Platteville, WI
05.2013

Skills

  • Plan Review
  • Project Management
  • Communication
  • Willingness to Adapt and Learn
  • Resiliency

Communication

I firmly believe that excellent communication is paramount to successful relationships between all stakeholders.2023 still sees many hybrid working environments/meetings and has even further exemplified the need for clear and concise communication.

Collaboration

Every person is unique and has something to bring to the table. It is important to have an understanding and respect of diverse backgrounds and perspectives that fellow team members have. One of the areas I enjoy is learning these nuanced characteristics to enhance relationship building.

Certification

Minnesota Licensed Professional Engineer #58516 Expires June 2026

Timeline

Sr. Professional Engineer

City Of Minneapolis - Minneapolis Water
09.2023 - Current

Professional Engineer

City Of Minneapolis - Minneapolis Water
04.2021 - 09.2023

Project Engineer

City of Aurora, Aurora
03.2019 - 03.2021

Staff Engineer

JSD Professional Services
10.2017 - 05.2018

Project Engineer/Manager

Zilber Ltd.
05.2013 - 09.2017

University of Wisconsin – Platteville