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Sean “John” O’connor

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SEAN “JOHN” O’CONNOR
Vice President/Construction



John is Vice President of Construction for VPA. He is responsible for the day to day coordination of manpower, materials, equipment and inspections on all projects ensuring that the work is coordinated with the building requirements and that the project stays on schedule and within budget. John also conducts site surveys, obtains permits, schedules inspections, and negotiates pricing of materials and services.

EXPERIENCE:



  • 1994 – Present: V. PAULIUS & ASSOCIATES, Vice President/Construction
  • 1993 – 1994: Project Manager – Design (Geometric/Hydrological) and construct of 75km of major highway in Southeastern Nigeria through virgin bush. Project included two reinforced concrete bridges with numerous concrete box culverts. Strict schedule to weather and political considerations.
  • 1992 – 1993:Project Engineer – Construction of 15km of 2m diameter pipe distribution network systems to supply potable water to Abuja, Nigeria. Successful presentation and award of $10m contract to construct two satellite reservoirs with supply and distribution networks.
  • 1991: Board Engineer – Investigate road structure failures in Western Nigeria. Prepare and implement strict quality control and construction procedures to repair existing failures and prevent future failures.
  • 1986 – 1990: V. Paulius & Associates, Site Supervisor
  • 1985 – 1986: Party Chief for Engineering Company in New Jersey
  • 1983 – 1985: Assistant Site Agent – Survey and design of 65km primary highway in Northern Nigeria. Assistant Site Agent in the construction of highway and quality control. Liaison with government officials regarding contract payments and schedules.
  • 1982 – 1983: Project Leader – European Development Fund – Commonwealth of Dominica. Detail design and material/construction specification report with policy recommendations for the reconstruction of the island’s road network devastated by Hurricane David.
  • 1981: Design of small-scale agricultural irrigation farm systems for Benin Owena River Basin Authority, Nigeria.
  • 1980: Survey Chief for the highway route survey in Northeastern Nigeria


EDUCATION:

  • Hudson Valley Community College, AAS – Civil Engineering (Honors) – 1979
  • PRINCIPALS
    • Robert A. Paulius
      chairman/ceo
    • Raymond V. Paulius, AIA, PP, CID, LEED AP®
      DESIGN PRINCIPAL/COO
  • OFFICERS
    • Charles Vagell
      President
    • Lawrence “Kip” Kramer III, ESQ.
      Senior Vice President/General Counsel
    • Angelo Straface, CPA
      Chief Financial Officer
    • Sean “John” O’Connor
      Vice President/Construction
  • KEY PERSONNEL
    • Sharon Bull
      Project Administrator
    • Lucia Dudorova
      Architectural Drafter
    • Juan S. Duque
      Senior Engineering Technician
    • Erin Farrell
      Accouting/Administrative Assistant
    • Rosemary Finizio
      Assistant Project Administrator
    • Adrian Gordillo, Assoc. AIA
      Architectural Associate
    • Leo Harrington
      Senior Project Supervisor
    • Adam K. King, PE
      Engineering Manager
    • Dainius Liaukus, RA
      Senior Architect
    • Patricia “Patti” McCloy
      Accounting Manager
    • Franklin Pecho
      Engineering Technician
    • John Phillip
      Purchasing Manager
    • Michelle Rojas
      Accounting Supervisor
    • Rob Simnor
      Project Supervisor
    • Marisol Tovar
      Project Administrator
    • Erica Urena
      Accouting/Administrative Assistant
    • Mary Lou Vergara
      Executive Assistant
    • Willer Yu
      Architectural Associate
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