John Batura
About John Batura
John Batura serves as the Director of Design Group Facility Solutions in Sacramento, overseeing project management, including budget and risk management. He has a background in Electrical Engineering and has held various roles in engineering and project management since his time in the US Navy.
Current Role at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
John Batura serves as the Director of Design Group Facility Solutions at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group in Sacramento. He has held this position since 2014, overseeing multiple projects and managing critical aspects such as budget, scope, schedule, and risk management. His role involves leading a team that provides Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering Services, ensuring integration with civil, infrastructure, and utilities components of projects. Batura contributes to project execution from the initial quoting and specification phase through to design, installation direction, and startup.
Previous Experience at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Prior to his current role, John Batura worked at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group as a Manager of Process Projects for a brief period in 2013. During his four-month tenure, he was involved in project management within the Sacramento, California area. This experience laid the groundwork for his later advancement to the director position, where he now oversees more extensive project responsibilities.
Military Background with the US Navy
John Batura served as a Lieutenant in the US Navy from 1987 to 1995. His military career spanned eight years, during which he was stationed in locations including Hawaii, Long Beach, CA, and San Diego, CA. This experience provided him with leadership skills and a strong foundation in project management, which he later applied in his engineering career.
Education and Expertise in Electrical Engineering
John Batura earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. His educational background equips him with a solid understanding of engineering principles, which he applies in his current role overseeing design deliverables and project integration at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group.