Michael Kovalchik

Michael Kovalchik, CPD, currently serves as a Plumbing & Fire Protection Designer at Prater Engineering, focusing on design for various building types including hospital, laboratory, and educational facilities. With experience as a Mechanical Designer at M-Engineering and as a Plumbing Designer at Freeland Contracting Co, Kovalchik has extensive expertise in plumbing and fire protection design for a range of commercial construction projects. Previous roles include Project Manager Assistant and Plumber, providing a comprehensive understanding of project management and construction processes. Kovalchik's career began with patient support roles at OhioHealth and earlier positions that honed customer service skills, complemented by an Associate of Applied Science and a Building Information Modeling certificate from Columbus State Community College, as well as a Journeyman Plumber designation from FMRAP.