Christopher E. McDonald

10435 Bales Ave

Kansas City, Missouri 64137

816-730-7093 (contact #)

 

08 Aug 2016

 

Attention: Human Resources – CHC LLC

 

Dear Prospective Employer:

I am seeking a challenging function as a fiber optic OSP Engineer/ Project Manager/ Network Deployment Officer (NDO)/ Construction Manager / Quality Control Quality Assurance  Manager/Field Design Manager/Inspector/Technician, where I can offer my full time service and help provide quality fiber optic systems.

Skills and qualifications:

My Engineering, Project Management, and construction background has allowed me to perform in an Make Ready Project Manager capacity, developing expert knowledge in the field of make ready engineering and construction, perform construction ride-outs, verifying make ready production, lead aerial gig/deficiency correction process, recommend design changes in the field as needed, verify/research claims, supervise vendors involved in the make ready process, manage make ready redline process, manage make ready schedule.

 Work with business leads. Manage change. Implement new ideas effectively within the fiber optic culture. I influenced decisions and change management through collaboration, leadership and a customer-focused approach, and provided functional subject matter expertise. This included interfacing with local business partners and vendors within and outside of Google. Assessed current and future business processes (As-Is and To-Be) for feasibility studies to facilitate construction.

I managed complex projects to major milestones and developed project scopes, engineer estimates, and justification proposals, prepared executive briefings and project presentations for informing city council members and other local government agencies and military, to obtain executive approval for project scope and budget. Participated in and conducted right-of way acquisitions to facilitate new or improved construction.  Conducted weekly project meetings and communicated project status.

 Instrumental in developing solutions for client service-oriented projects, with an emphasis on feasibility, creativity and developed and continued relationships. Exercised proven Project Management skills with the ability to implement and drive projects forward, while working collaboratively with internal and external clients. As an Engineer/Project Manager/ Construction Manager/Inspector, I have continually exercised deep interest in analyzing data and developing the ability to see beyond the numbers to drive sound decision-making.

I have proven organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to prioritize and work well in an environment with competing demands, while exercising the ability to work in a team environment with a high sense of urgency. My experiences in engineering and construction have afforded me the opportunity to develop exceptional written and verbal communications skills as well as strong interpersonal skills.

 

●        Supervised the design, planning, construction, reconstruction, and inspection of construction projects according to contracts issued by the municipality for roads, bridges, buildings, water and wastewater facilities, and utilities;

●        Coordinated the operations of contractors; and insured adherence to specifications and standards; inspected and reported on property constructed and maintenance for repair;

●        Recommended contract change orders;

●        Reported verbally, by spreadsheets, or emails on construction progress;

●        Interpreted drawings and specifications to contractors;

●        Prepared and supervised the preparation of monthly and final estimates;

●        Participated in preconstruction and construction conferences;

●        City Plan Reviewer, Permit Issuer, and Inspector for construction projects performed within City right of way.

●        Knowledge of Building Codes and Building construction (Building, HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical) ICC

●        Knowledge of fiber optic equipment

●        Able to produce results

●        Physically hardy

●        Excellent computer skills

●        Able to work as a team

●        Capable of taking direction and making applicable decisions

●        Knowledge of OSHA requirements allowing for one to asses risk associated with meeting safety requirements, and limiting liability

●        Able to work on weekends

●        Motivated and ambitious

●        Knowledge of general fiber optic construction and maintenance methods

●        Proficient with Visio, MS Outlook, Mapping Software, Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD and MicroStation

●        Strong interpersonal and communication skills

●        Ability to interpret schematic drawings of complex electronic circuits, right-of-way maps 

Work Experience:

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Google Fiber Projects – Kansas City                                                       August 2015 – August 2016

Contractor with Artech Information Systems

2201 Walnut Avenue, Suite 290|Fremont, CA

Office: 510-896-2610

Email: Aryton.Oliver @artechinfo.com

 

Project Manager - Construction Manager (QA/QC Manager / Inspector)

 

Manager with in the Last Mile team whom was responsible for all commercial interior construction buildts involving the installation of fiber optics to new, existing, and rehab commercial and multiple dwelling units within the Kansas City Metropolitan area.

 

This involved the support of the design cycle of the Outside and inside Plant Fiber Network from preliminary design through to a fully constructible job package. Support new developments, network relocations and network upgrades, finance metric development, reporting and dashboard reporting. Manage and supporting ticketing system, review request for information from vendors. Review design specs and documentation and make recommendations for approval. Create workflow processes for implementation and improvement of internal and external tracking.  Development and maintain project schedules. And, act in the capacity of an OSP Engineer in providing quality OSP Fiber designs with accurate access points, calculations, best path analysis, and cost effectiveness.

Job Duties:

Exercised advanced level of inside plant and outside plant design knowledge, in designing and managing ISP and OSP work prints. Responsible for providing administrative and field support to the inside/outside plant provisioning process familiar with various outside plant engineering concepts such as copper and fiber optic cable.

ISP (Inside Plant) and OSP (Outside Plant ) experience with identifying assigned fiber pairs at a strategic fiber access point and designing a path through Aerial and Underground facilities. Experienced with Aerial plant design and identifying the necessary requirements in order to successfully attach fiber to a telephone pole, underground vaults, and exterior and interior building plants. Facility Design, Project and Construction Management in all aspects of telephone poles in regards to Height of Attachment, space requirements, class of pole, guying, anchors, cable re-arrangements, span lengths, pole replacements and OCALC, and designing in the underground environment such as manholes, hand holes, and pedestals to pull fiber optic cable through conduit and various access points. Management of engineering design and construction within the public right of way, and on private property; for the prevention of conflict with existing facilities

I have gained a working knowledge of the fiber optic, NESC, local Building Codes and telephone industry standards, interpreting mechanized assignment records, PC applications, OSP drafting systems and able to interact with all network systems.

My Google and Engineering background allowed me to utilize multiple and diverse facility analysis processes to prepare work order drawings and update work order records in an accurate and timely manner.

I have the required design and project construction management background experience in the following professional areas:

●        Inside Plant Design

●        Outside Plant Design

●        Expert Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet Skills

●        Provisioning for resource allocation and developing Bill of Materials (BOM) to construct fiber optics facilities for ISP – Inside Plant and OSP – Outside Plant

●        Right of Way Acquisition and Permitting

●        Strong Critical Thinking for determination of applicable processes for improving design systems and constructability of fiber optics plants.

Over 5 years of OSP experience working and obtaining skills in the following:

●        Design, redesign, and modification of new and existing drawings, while working in a drafting system.  This includes site survey analysis for incorporation of data into working drawings for future construction. 

Design, Project Manager and Construction Management Skills developed :

●        FTTP (Fiber to the plant) /FTTH (Fiber to the home)/ SBU (Small Business Unit)/MXU Multiple Dwelling Units

●        Construction – Aerial and Underground, and within various building facilities

●        OPTI Design – Field Design Management

●        Material and Construction invoicing and approvals, and change order recommendations and approvals

●        Development of Google Sheets for tracking of project expenditures, project deviations, project issues needing resolve/resolution.

●        Creation of Dashboards for tracking of projects from initiation to completion.

●        Development of PLX reports for obtaining ordered information to compare various projects.

 

Inspected field constructed activities within City right-of-way to include the following activities involving fiber optic/coaxial cables:

●        Inspected site for approved traffic control, site safety and maintenance

●        Contractor installed systems and installation process to industry standard for aerial/underground, intermittent post, and fiber to the house (FTTH) or building/facility.

●        Provided technical support involving utility coordination/relocation involving private or public facilities when needed.

●        Made sure that test were conducted and verified by contractor for brand new or maintenance requested systems functionality.

●        Investigated any irregularities or system failures (where applicable).

●        Reported any major defects to the construction manager in charge for operability or system restoration.

●        Verified material information data sheets, bill of materials for unit compliance of underground conduit, electronic circuits and wires, pedestals or manholes, and junction boxes, and aerial pole attachment of fiber optics.

 

 

ICON Engineering – (Google Fiber Projects) September 2014 – March 2015

Contract with Mountain Unlimited (Recruiter)

19 Yarmouth Drive # 301
New Gloucester, ME 04260

43.90359 -70.259548

Phone: (360) 234-2379

Web: Mountainltd.com

QA/QC Manager / Inspector

Inspected field constructed activities with in City right-of-way to include the following activities involving fiber optic/coaxial cables:

●        Inspected site for approved traffic control, site safety and maintenance

●        Contractor installed systems and installation process to industry standard for aerial/underground, intermittent post, and fiber to the house (FTTH) or building/facility.

●        Provided technical support involving utility coordination/relocation involving private or public facilities when needed.

●        Made sure that test were conducted and verified by contractor for brand new or maintenance requested systems functionality.

●        Investigated any irregularities or system failures (where applicable).

●        Reported any major defects to the construction manager in charge for operability or system restoration.

●        Verified material information data sheets, bill of materials for unit compliance of underground conduit, electronic circuits and wires, pedestals or manholes, and junction boxes, and aerial pole attachment of fiber optics.

Project Manager / Independent Contractor (Minority Owned Business) – CMACK_INC Property Development -2010 to Present. Owner/Phone 816-730-7093

Duties and responsibilities

 

Under minimal/no supervision, I performed responsible engineering work related to in/out of office planning, design, specification writing and administration, construction, reconstruction, repair and inspection of projects, including residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, and utilities to include fiber optics.

Project Manager for Over The Moon Inc. – 2013-Present

●        Project Over site for removal and replacement of wood floor in bathroom for Over The Moon 24 Hr Child Care. Marilyn Brooks Penn (owner) 816-241-0536

●        Project Manager for a Rehab and design project for future/planned Veterans facility.

●        Design and Funds Manager for future childcare center facility accommodating 60 plus kids.

Project Manager/Principal Engineering Technician/Inspector, December 1990 – December 2012 with the City of Kansas City, Missouri
 

I supervised and performed professional engineering work; and other related work as required in the Civil engineering areas of design, planning, inspection and maintenance of construction projects.

 

GENERAL STATEMENTS OF EXPERIENCE/DUTIES FOR POSITION APPLIED FOR:

 

Duties and responsibilities

 

Under minimal/no supervision, I performed responsible engineering work related to in/out of office planning, design, specification writing and administration, construction, reconstruction, repair and inspection of municipality’s projects, including buildings, roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, and utilities to include fiber optics.

Design review

●        I reviewed plans and specifications and projects to ensure that materials, methods and results conform to design, planning, engineering principles, standards, and contract specifications.

●        Review of plans and specifications for code compliance involving construction activities that impact City right-of-way for public and private use.

●        Recommend necessary code/engineering comments and traffic control for plan compliance or submit question for clarity to meet code requirement.

●        Issued City permit for construction within right of way

●        Used computer application software in the performance of the job (Excel, Microsoft Word, Auto Cad, Autodesk Revit, Power Point, Under Ground Bore, Road Analysis software, People Soft, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

 

Supervision was exercised over a number of technical employees and field personnel.

Inspection

Inspected field constructed activities with in City right-of-way to include the following activities involving fiber optic/coaxial cables:

●        Inspected site for approved traffic control, site safety and maintenance

●        Contractor installed systems and installation process to industry standard for aerial/underground, intermittent post, and fiber to the house (FTTH) or building/facility.

●        Provided technical support involving utility coordination/relocation involving private or public facilities when needed.

●        Made sure that test were conducted and verified by contractor for brand new or maintenance requested systems functionality.

●        Investigated any irregularities or system failures (where applicable).

●        Reported any major defects to the construction manager in charge for operability or system restoration.

●        Verified material information data sheets, bill of materials for unit compliance of electronic circuits and wires, pedestals or manholes, and junction boxes.

 

 

 

EXAMPLES OF WORK (For this applied position):

 

●        Below is a list of applicable permits issued and inspected that identify experience towards position applied for (note not all inclusive):

 

CompanyPermit Type of Work Performed/Inspected

 

1.          KCPLCommercialInstallation of underground utility

Wyandotte and Pershing road

 

2.          At&tCommercialInstallation of underground cable

and service manholes to Childrens Mercy Hospital

 

3.          Time Warner CableCommercialInstallation of Underground and

Overhead cable utility Armour & Broadway and along 31^st Street

 

4.          VerizonCommercialInstallation of underground cable 

and manhole at Main and Volker Blvd

5.          Note this is not all inclusive. I was responsible for design review, permit issuance, and inspection of at least 96 projects that involved impacts to city right of way requiring new or restoration improvements that involved construction, reconstruction, repair and inspection of municipality’s projects, residential and commercial buildings, roads, bridges, water and wastewater facilities, and utilities to include fiber optics.

Military

A military officer whom attended Army Engineer Officer Basic course for Horizontal and Vertical construction, and during career had the following professional duties or responsibilities:

Responsibilities: 

●        Reviewed, validated, developed and processed telecommunications requirements.

●        Surveyed sites for building requirements and equipment space availability.

●        Analyzed and provided technical solutions for customer service requests.

●        Managed soldiers/contractors whom performed installation and handling optical transmission systems during a military facility construction event.

●        Monitored cable placement and splicing procedures for compliance. 

●        Monitored installations, equipment placement and testing. 

●        Observed and confirmed  tested fiber optic patch cords. 

●        Supervised cable splicing and fiber acceptance testing.

●        Prepared status report and verified and submitted mapped cable locates. 

 

Education:

Certified courses in engineering, 1990-present

Construction Business Management Certificate - 2012
Associate Degree in Science,Civil Engineering, Longview Community College, Kansas City, Missouri, 2000

KCVocational Tech. (Now Metro Tech), Certificate Electronics 1986-87

Training review from the Fiber Optics Association website – Ongoing

Training for Estimation Course for certification- ongoing

Achievements:

Management of over 10,000 Google fiber optics constructed ISP and OSP facilities constructed within the Kansas City Metropolitan area to date.

28 years of Engineering/Construction Management experience managing and inspecting various projects that pertained to civil, mechanical, or electric disciplines to include fiber optic construction/maintenance.

Areas of interest:

Engineering –Civil, Mechanical and Electrical disciplines
IT – Programming, Circuits and software installation

Other strengths include strong analytical ( mechanics of materials/statics, and thermodynamics principles and processes, Transportation, Water works, Building and Foundation repair/construction, survey), and problem solving skills, the ability to work well with others in gathering technical data, and strong interpersonal skills, knowledge of City codes, established City (KCMO) relationships.

Also, I am available on a contract basis to meet your immediate/future project needs from Engineering design/Project Management to Inspections

I am currently studying for the Civil/Mechanical - EIT/FE exam with plans to take it sometime in the year(s) 2016/2017.

An comprehensive resume is attached for your review, and appreciate the opportunity to meet with members of your organization to discuss in detail the contribution(s) I would bring to your professional team on a long or short term basis to fit your project needs.

Your time and consideration are most appreciated.

 

Sincerely,

 

Christopher McDonald

References:

References available upon request