John Walker, CEI
Sr. Project Manager, Vertical Transportation Section Manager at HNTB NEW YORK ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE, P.C.- Claim this Profile
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David Lynn
John's knowledge of elevonics is impressive and extensive. The specification he provided was first-rate, and delivered a final moderization project that exceeded our expectations across all metrics. Our elevators went from "worst to first" thanks to John's input and guidance. If you are interested in procuring world-class elevators, hiring John is an important first step.
Michael Murray
John's impressively extensive knowledge of elevator systems, project management and code compliance has been a huge benefit to our commercial real estate organization in several markets.
David Lynn
John's knowledge of elevonics is impressive and extensive. The specification he provided was first-rate, and delivered a final moderization project that exceeded our expectations across all metrics. Our elevators went from "worst to first" thanks to John's input and guidance. If you are interested in procuring world-class elevators, hiring John is an important first step.
Michael Murray
John's impressively extensive knowledge of elevator systems, project management and code compliance has been a huge benefit to our commercial real estate organization in several markets.
David Lynn
John's knowledge of elevonics is impressive and extensive. The specification he provided was first-rate, and delivered a final moderization project that exceeded our expectations across all metrics. Our elevators went from "worst to first" thanks to John's input and guidance. If you are interested in procuring world-class elevators, hiring John is an important first step.
Michael Murray
John's impressively extensive knowledge of elevator systems, project management and code compliance has been a huge benefit to our commercial real estate organization in several markets.
David Lynn
John's knowledge of elevonics is impressive and extensive. The specification he provided was first-rate, and delivered a final moderization project that exceeded our expectations across all metrics. Our elevators went from "worst to first" thanks to John's input and guidance. If you are interested in procuring world-class elevators, hiring John is an important first step.
Michael Murray
John's impressively extensive knowledge of elevator systems, project management and code compliance has been a huge benefit to our commercial real estate organization in several markets.
Credentials
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Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI)
ASME A17.1A - QEI, NAESA InternationalAug, 2009- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Elevator Inspector
Commonwealth of PennsylvaniaAug, 2011- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Elevator Inspector
State of FloridaFeb, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
OSHA 10 - Construction
US Department of Labor
Experience
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HNTB NEW YORK ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE, P.C.
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sr. Project Manager, Vertical Transportation Section Manager
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Mar 2020 - Present
Charged with development of Vertical Transportation practice for the support of infrastructure works of HNBT, initially for the greater New York Metropolitan Area with potential expansion in other areas of operation. Charged with development of Vertical Transportation practice for the support of infrastructure works of HNBT, initially for the greater New York Metropolitan Area with potential expansion in other areas of operation.
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Project Manager II
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Sep 2011 - Present
Vertical Transportation specialist. Construction and project management, new equipment and modernization design, performance and traffic analysis, maintenance audits and equipment testing. Vertical Transportation specialist. Construction and project management, new equipment and modernization design, performance and traffic analysis, maintenance audits and equipment testing.
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CBA Elevator Consultants
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Consultant & Project Manager
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Jun 2019 - Mar 2020
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Mechanical Engineering Consultant
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Jun 2018 - Jun 2019
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Principal & Co-founder
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Jul 2010 - Mar 2017
Actively and continuously involved in the vertical transportation industry beginning in the 1970s. Progressing through various engineering, managerial and senior managerial positions with Otis Elevator, Schindler Elevator and its predecessor Schindler Haughton, Jaros Baum & Bolles Consulting Engineers, Barker Mohandas, RMD Elevator Consultants and Lerch Bates. John co-founded Vertacan, LLC in 2010 whose vision through total quality management and applied technology provides unprecedented levels of service in a cost effective manner. John led traction elevator operations and engineering for Schindler, North America, directed the vertical transportation division for Jaros Baum & Bolles, held field management and project management position with Schindler Haughton and performed various technical and field operations assignments with Otis Elevator. While at Schindler (previously Westinghouse Elevator), John was instrumental in the company’s re-entrance into the high-rise market in the USA and for establishing strategies and technical implementation for the application of “destination dispatching” Miconic 10™ systems in both new and existing buildings. His group led the development of Schindler’s machine-room-less traction elevator product for the US market and was a member of the company’s code and patent committees. While at Schindler-Haughton he received a Mayoral appointment to the Syracuse, New York Board of Elevator Safety Examiners representing all OEMs. He has authored a book and manuals on elevator installation project management and design and has lectured on elevator system design and building interface at Fairleigh Dickinson University, School of Construction Technology and Princeton University’s Master’s Degree Architectural program emphasizing super high-rise design concepts. John is an ASME A17 QEI Certified Elevator Inspector (CEI).
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Lerch Bates Inc.
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United States
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Architecture and Planning
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200 - 300 Employee
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Project Manager
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2010
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2006 - Aug 2008
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Principal
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Nov 2003 - Dec 2005
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Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.)
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United States
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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General Manager - Traction Product Line - North America
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Oct 2000 - Nov 2003
P&L Management of Engineering, Product Development, Purchasing, Quality Control, North America. P&L Management of Engineering, Product Development, Purchasing, Quality Control, North America.
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Schindler Group
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Switzerland
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, New Installation Business Development - North America
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Feb 1999 - Sep 2000
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Director, Sales Technical Services
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Jul 1994 - Jan 1999
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Jaros, Baum & Bolles
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United States
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Professional Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Director, Vertical Transportation & Materials Handling
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Jan 1991 - Jun 1994
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Associate, Vertical Transportation & Material Handling
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May 1988 - Dec 1990
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Otis Elevator Co.
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Consumer Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Project Manager, Branch Manager & Area Sales Engineer
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Jan 1980 - May 1988
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Drafting & Estimating, Service Sales
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Jan 1974 - Jan 1980
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Education
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1971 - 1975
Florida Institute of Technology
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
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