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John Caviness
Project Manager
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John Caviness
- Member of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 125 Since 1978
- Licensed Journeyman Plumber
- MCAA Safety Trained
- OSHA 10-Hour Certified
- Volunteer: Kennedy High School Baseball Support Group President
- American Legion Baseball Coach

John started his career with Modern Piping in 1983.
Prior to that he worked in the residential and small commercial market as an apprentice plumber.

From 1986 to 2003 he was a field superintendent on a variety of projects. They include Ellis Park, Cherry Hill and Bender swimming pools. Remodel projects at numerous downtown buildings including the Armstrong Building and the US Cellular Center. He spent his last 12 years in the field at Genencor International overseeing building expansions and making the many changes required to keep up with the fast moving Bio-Tech industry.

He became a Project Manager for us in 2004. His first project was The Center of Excellence, an expansion at The University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics that required the installation of Linear Accelerators, MRI, and CT/PET for cancer treatments. We have concentrated John’s efforts in the Iowa City area doing many project for the University of Iowa. They include Kinnick Stadium, The Old Capitol Building, The University Capitol Centre, The West Chilled Water Plant and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics.

His hands-on experience, knowledge of the field conditions, and how to handle them are a valuable asset to our office staff. This knowledge cannot be learned from a book.