Encon... Engineering, Planning, Management

Since its inception in 1995, Encon Group Inc. has provided engineering, planning and management services throughout the United States, Canada and the Caribbean. Our market sectors include mission critical, life sciences, industrial, broadcast communications, institutional, and commercial.

For Encon, the goal remains the same as it was in 1995, to provide creative and cost effective sustainable design solutions to challenging engineering, planning and management requirements. From active and effective client communications, to comprehensive services, to rapid response, we strive not just to meet expectations but to exceed them.

Our clients deserve nothing less.

Executive Summary

Executive Summary

To meet the critical mission of your next project, Encon understands the need to provide innovative and creative approaches to designing, maintaining and improving facilities in keeping with current technology and trends. Our team offers long-established expertise and we demonstrate in the following section how we have met the challenges of changing technologies. Encon has experience that is directly applicable to any projects needs and represents an excellent choice in a partner covering all aspects of the project life cycle: from conceptualizing through design, construction, commissioning, validation and turn-over. For example :

Routine implementation of multiple projects on a fast track project delivery model approach for long term clients.

Design and construction support for renovation projects at both new and aging facilities, including bringing mothballed facilities up to compliance with current codes and manufacturing practices.

Experience with Master Planning of campus’ and facility interiors with the purpose of meeting end user requirements with current technology and industry standards.

Sustainable design using LEED© guidelines, we routinely are involved with projects that demonstrate our experience and commitment to this current trend of design.

Implementation of water conservation techniques we were able to decrease a client’s water use significantly by recycling grey water from the high purity water system reject stream.

Encon has extensive experience with the site planning and permitting process, and construction inspection process. The team has extensive and recent project history of dealing with the implications of subsurface conditions and the implications on both new building and existing building retrofit.

Utilization of current Project Management software and Web based Project Communication tools. Encon will utilize organizational and project control techniques from its construction experience to the design and construction support services to maximize the ability and ease of communication. We want you to be involved with every aspect of the project.

Project Approach

Project Approach

Encon will develop an execution plan tailored to the specifics of each project for any design and renovation work that is to take place. With this execution plan, Encon will follow an approach to manage an integrated approach to engineering, procurement, and construction activities using techniques to ensure a comprehensive coordinated project package of work documents and deliverables.

Some of the key elements of the plan which will ensure the success of your project are as follows:

Client Communications - Good communication is the single most important factor in achieving project goals. Encon will strive to develop and maintain an excellent working relationship. Historically and with ongoing projects, Encon continues to demonstrate a commitment to energetic and open dialogs with our clients and their personnel. Encon can easily apply resources to the field to address any pressing needs that may come up in the course of executing the work.

Focus - Encon is focused on the critical path items and will continually challenge the way that things are done to achieve time and cost reductions.

Project Commencement - – The initial weeks are critical to maintaining the project schedule in order to obtain client approval of the schematic design, allowing early procurement of long lead equipment. Encon is in an ideal position to effectively perform any task orders on this project due to our integrated approach to gain familiarity with the entire project scope.

Construction Planning and Sequencing - The procurement and construction activities must be coordinated with the input of the clients personnel. Encon’s approach reflects our experience in handling many projects and our extensive experience with handling an integrated approach to engineering, procurement, and construction management.

Cost Control - Systems will be put into place to closely monitor and control cost. If and when requested, competitive bids will be solicited for both equipment components and, if needed, the execution of construction activities.

Construction Activity Monitoring –- Encon and the project team bring a well rounded skill set with the ability to apply our experience to evaluate and monitor all aspects of construction activities

Management Team

John C. Saber, PE President & CEO

John Saber has over 33 years of experience in the consulting engineering field. He founded Encon Group, Inc., in 1995, to provide mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection and process engineering services to the institutional, commercial, healthcare, telecommunications, broadcast communications and biotechnology markets.

In 1983, Mr. Saber received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. He is a registered Professional Engineer in 46 states and the District of Columbia. His professional affiliations include the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.

David B. Johnson, PE Vice President
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David B. Johnson, PE Vice President

In 2004, David Johnson joined Encon as Director of Life Sciences. Mr. Johnson has over 18 years experience in engineering design and project management. Before coming to Encon Mr. Johnson held the position of Director of Engineering for QIAGEN Inc., a biotech company known as the world’s leading provider of DNA enabling technologies, and Chesapeake Biological Laboratories, Inc., as Director of Engineering and Manufacturing Operations.

In 1989, Mr. Johnson received his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Maryland. His professional affiliations include the Association of Facility Engineers and the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering.

David Haas joined Encon as Director of Operations, in 2002. He oversees all projects and is responsible for planning, organizing, and ensuring the quality of client deliverables. Before coming to Encon, Mr. Haas served as Program Manager for an international communications company operating one of the largest internet services in the world. His responsibilities included supervising several multi-disciplinary projects throughout northeastern United States and Canada.

In 1983, Mr. Haas received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Virginia. He earned a Master’s degree in Engineering Administration from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1990.

He is an accredited Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED©) professional and holds a certificate in Real Property Administration from the Business Owners and Managers Institute (BOMI).

In 2008 Michael Mikula joined Encon as Senior Project Manager. With over 13 years of work experience focusing on clients within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.

Mr. Mikula earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1997 from the University of Maryland. In 2000, he received a Certificate in Bio-Chemical Regulatory Engineering, and in 2001, a Master of Science in Engineering Management from the same institution. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Maryland and is an accredited LEED professional.

Craig M. King Director , Construction Services
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Craig M. King Director , Construction Services

Craig King joined Encon as Director of Construction Services in 2010. He oversees all construction services and activities. Craig’s experience is vast and diverse and he is routinely handpicked to head projects for accelerated completion purposes while still maintaining the project’s budget and integrity. Prior to assuming his role at Encon, Mr. King served as Senior Project Manager, Global Engineering for MedImmune Inc. in Gaithersburg Maryland. Craig’s responsibilities included: managing the construction, validation approval, project turn over packages, master drawings, and delivering each project on schedule, on budget, and with sufficient quality.

Mr. King received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction & Contracting Engineering from the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) Newark, NJ. He is a member of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) and is a Certified Technician with the National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technology (NICET).

Roy Waters joined the staff of Encon as a Senior Electrical Engineer in 2007. Mr. Waters began his career as an electrical designer in 1983 and has held positions at several high-level firms. Mr. Waters’ vast experience includes electrical system design, staff supervision, project coordination, and job site inspections for several projects around the country.

Mr. Waters completed course work in the Engineering Technology Program at Montgomery College in Rockville, Maryland. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from the University of Phoenix.

Management Team

John C. Saber, PE President & CEO
David B. Johnson, PE Vice President
Craig M. King Director , Construction Services

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