This article first appeared in the 200901
issue of BD+C.
 John Kovacs, 37
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SVP, national director of technical services Tishman Construction Corporation, New York, N.Y. EDUCATION BS, Northwestern University PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIALS PE, LEED AP ACCOMPLISHMENTS Named national director of technical services in 2008; first person to hold such a position at the firm (2007 total firm billings: $3.55 billion, according to BD+C's Giants 300). Manages seven pre-construction groups and six regional offices. Oversees firm's MEP department; manages MEP pre-construction and procurement. Responsible for estimating, scheduling, purchasing, structural, building enclosures, and sustainability. Project executive on Freedom Tower and Towers 3 and 4 at the World Trade Center; total construction value: $5 billion. Heading firm's BIM development and implementation. Developing procurement module for Tishman Tracker, firm's in-house project management software tool. OFF THE CLOCK Aspiration: To run a charter fishing business, one day. Favorite food: baked clams. SECRET LIFE Seeking U.S. Coast Guard captain's license. |
