John Rahal

Project Manager / Facility Construction Consultant

John Rahal is a Project Manager and Facility Construction Consultant at The Logan Company, supporting clients from pre-construction planning and design support through construction management, CQV, and project close-out. He strengthens project delivery by drawing on deep engineering experience across thermodynamics, fluid flow, electrical distribution, and HVAC/refrigeration controls. 

Before joining Logan, John built a foundation of disciplined leadership and technical rigor through 20 years in the U.S. Navy Submarines Engineering Department, including service as a leader in the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. 

 John brings that same structured approach to collaborating with his clients, managing complex scopes, and delivering quality construction outcomes aligned to client needs. 
John is also known for his ability to lead system start-up activities using sound engineering principles, helping teams quickly identify faults and resolve issues efficiently, ensuring clients receive safe, reliable, high-performing systems after construction is complete. 

Key Accomplishments

John brings 12 years of industry experience and 20 years of engineering management experience from the U.S. Navy Submarine Engineering Department. He is a skilled engineering manager with an extensive background as a Validation Engineer and Facilities Manager, recognized for strong organizational and leadership skills. His facilities management work also sharpened his ability to refine sequences of operations and controls to maintain stringent control of critical process parameters. 

Notable Projects

Lonza (Albacore), Portsmouth, NH — Project Management 
23M, Westwood, MA — MEP Coordinator 
Vibalogics, Boxborough, MA — Validation Manager 
Moderna, Norwood, MA — Validation Engineer 
ArrantaBio, Watertown, MA — Engineer, Facilities Department 
Siemens Healthineers, Walpole, MA — Validation Engineer 
Electric Boat / General Dynamics, Groton, CT — Nuclear Instructor 
uniQure, Lexington, MA — Validation Engineer 
Teleflex, Everett, MA — Facilities Manager 

Education

Naval Nuclear Power Program