Project Management Construction Superintendent
Resume:
I’m John Karajanis
For Onsite location; Available immediately
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Professional Summary:
An accomplished and results driven EHS leader/Director/Construction Superintendent with extensive years of professional experience in managing high profile construction projects. Experience with the coordinating, implementation and leadership in Safety/Project Management has not only been rewarding but has also provided diverse experience in construction and general industry safety. He has worked for over 30 years in construction and the oil, gas, and uranium, data centers, commercial construction. Prior to tenure as a safety director in northern Wyoming and Silicon Valley, he worked in the heavy highway and building construction fields.
Instrumental in growing and building new project work, grew the construction practice at BSI by developing new client work which resulted in an 800% growth in the construction practice. Capable of managing large teams of professionals on multiple levels, managing teams on projects from contract to commissioning. Demonstrated success in developing EHS plans for the project to ensure compliance with federal, state and corporate environmental, health and safety regulations. Developed programs and developed lean procedures and n projects around the world. Skilled in establishing appropriate reporting systems by deploying key performance indicators to monitor safety and health performance. Proficient in guiding the development and implementation of consistent policies and procedures across multiple operating entities preferred. An experienced communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines to drive positive change, cohesive, comprehensive business approaches, and enhance profitability.
Professional Certifications and Memberships
OSHA 500 Outreach instructor, 10 – 30hr (Construction)
MSHA (Department of Labor) instructor, surface mining (New miner, annual refresher, experienced miner)
RMEC 450 – NFPA 70E
Education & Professional Training:
University of Wyoming – Criminal Justice
Publications:
Featured speaker, Governor’s Safety Conference, Wyoming, 2006
Topic: Post Accident Drug Testing
Professional Experience:
Hitachi Energy 11/2024 to present
Safety Manager
Provided daily site audits, delivering coaching and advise on safe work practices, to prevent worker injuries
Assisted with reviewing General Contractor and Sub-contractor safety programs such as Pick Plans, Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout
Monitored and executed Apple’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
Ensured employees were in compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety policies
Monitored and reviewed JHA’s for all sub-contractors
Inspected safety equipment and removed defective equipment
Supported construction management team by providing data regarding site trends, near miss, incident investigations, and employee illness. This included recommendations to enhance overall safety culture
Lead safety meetings with GC personnel, attending accident investigations and root cause analysis meetings
Conducted site walkthroughs to identify potential general safety issues and report back to GC
Supported Apple in conducting risk and hazard assessments
Performed industrial hygiene sampling and reporting such as silica, noise, and IAQ
Participated in Significant Accident Investigations and Workers Compensation documentation
Developed and delivered training on a variety of topics including lab safety, chemical hygiene, CPR/AED, First Aid, Respiratory Protection Programs, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Collected samples and coordinated with laboratories for analysis to support environmental and safety compliance projects
CEA Corporate Environmental Advisors May 2021- April 2024
Global EHS Practice Director/ Executive Board Member
Leader of a global EHS team demonstrating unique management techniques.
Leads broad-based Environmental, Health & Safety consulting, project management, construction, teams for clients participates as the leader or project teams.
Develop new client business throughout the US region. Identified new market strategies, identified new clients. Ability to scope and develop proposals. Key player in securing high profile construction clients
o Continued to develop new client work and consistently close more than $3 million per year.
o Developed and helped teams organize construction safety programs and management systems for general contractors for some of the largest companies in the world.
o Developed growth strategies and executed acquisition.
BSI EHS Services and Solutions
Regional Director July 2016 – Aug 2022 Project experience includes:
Contracted full-time by Apple for 5+ years, managing Construction EHS activities at Apple Park (AC2)
Managed a team of construction safety professionals who support various Apple construction projects Data Center along with the corporate headquarters (Apple Park) such as Wolfe Campus, Tantau 14, Tantau 10, Tantau 11, and LY3 Longtan, in Taiwan
PM for the build of six data centers across the globe.
Managed and/or coordinated company personnel and resources for the project(s)
Assisted with pre-construction efforts
Managed all aspects of projects, from inception to fruition
Reviewed trade contracts and bid packages, as well as oversaw procurement process
Overseen performance of project, including project status, schedule, cost control, and change management systems
Maintained relationships with internal partners, designers, consultants, and the GC team
Attended and lead project OAC meetings, including progress, pre-construction, and pre-award
Reviewed inspection and test data for compliance with specifications and company standards
Developed and maintained site coordination plan, in conjunction with GC and Ac
Set up QAQC procedures and conducted quality inspections
Demonstrated commitment to and injury-free environment through own actions, mentoring others, and enforcing IFE Program on projects
Developed a Construction Safety Management System for all General Contractors, to ensure safety was at the forefront of Apple’s new construction projects
Collaborated with members of Apple’s EHS, Facilities, and Owners Rep Teams to implement strategies for contractor training and overall safe-work practices across numerous locations
Attended meetings with project management team to discuss safety concerns, regarding project design
Provided feedback on General Contractor and Sub-contractor qualifications, based on past safety metrics
Communicated with and attended meetings with federal and state agency stakeholders, including a number of site visits with fire marshals
Provided daily site audits, delivering coaching and advise on safe work practices, to prevent worker injuries
Accompanied Construction Safety Manager during OSHA site visits
Assisted with reviewing General Contractor and Sub-contractor safety programs such as Pick Plans, Fall Protection, Excavation, Confined Space, and Lockout/Tagout
Monitored and executed Apple’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP)
Ensured employees were in compliance with OSHA and site-specific safety policies
Monitored and reviewed JHA’s for all sub-contractors
Inspected safety equipment and removed defective equipment
Supported construction management team by providing data regarding site trends, near miss, incident investigations, and employee illness. This included recommendations to enhance overall safety culture
Lead safety meetings with GC personnel, attending accident investigations and root cause analysis meetings
Conducted site walkthroughs to identify potential general safety issues and report back to GC
Supported Apple in conducting risk and hazard assessments
Performed industrial hygiene sampling and reporting such as silica, noise, and IAQ
Participated in Significant Accident Investigations and Workers Compensation documentation
Developed and delivered training on a variety of topics including lab safety, chemical hygiene, CPR/AED, First Aid, Respiratory Protection Programs, and Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans
Collected samples and coordinated with laboratories for analysis to support environmental and safety compliance projects
Mass Bay Transit Authority (The “T”)
Program Manager May 2015 – May 2016
Project experience includes:
Wachusett Extension Project
Conducted daily safety audits, prepared reports, and investigated all strong-at-working, independently or in team settings, to ensure quick deliverable turnaround
Eastern Communications
Safety Coordinator April 2014 – May 2015
Project experience includes:
Construction of new cellular sites in the New England states
Upgrade of cellular sites from 4G to LTE
Wind Creek/Electrofab – Uranium Mines: Cameco and Uranium One
Safety and Human Resources Director January 2011 – April 2012
Project experience includes:
Responsible for the development and implementation of both companies’ safety programs, ensuring safety compliance and documentation
Provided technical and non-technical advice as a subject matter expert with EHS regulations, policies, standards, and programs, to determine and ensure regulatory compliance
Worked both with field personnel and office staff to ensure alignment with state and federal regulations and laws
Managed the DOT, random, and post-accident drug testing program, the Worker’s Compensation program and policies
Counseled, facilitated, and was the company liaison to management, operations, technical services, and other customer groups in matters related to Employee Safety and Emergency Response
Monitored safety and health performances using key performance indicators to establish appropriate reporting systems
Directed coordinators to specific tasks (audits, investigations, and reviewing policy)
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT/ TRAINING EXPERIENCE:
Environmental
Air Emissions & Control
Asbestos Control Program
Acquisitions, Mergers and Divestiture Chemical Review & Approval Chemical Storage & Handling Decommissioning, Decontamination and Disposal Energy Management Green Procurement
Hazardous Materials Business Planning
Natural Resource Conservation
Point of Use Abatement Systems
Spill Prevention and Control
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program
Waste Management
Waste & Storm Water Discharge
UST tank management
Quality
Audit
Change Management
Decision Analysis
Document Management
Integrated Performance Assurance
Management Review Process
Measurement of Quality
Setting Objective and Targets
Planning
Policy Development
Preventative/Corrective Action
Statistical Control
TQM
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