Dennis P. Clark

Sr. Project Manager / Telecom Professional

 

 

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Distinguished Performance Areas

 

Ø       The design and implementation of strategies for successful startup, implementation and closeout of OSP, FTTP, Cellular telecommunications & utility construction projects.

 

Ø       The design and implementation of strategies to rescue and recover telecommunication infrastructure projects in stress.

 

Ø       Ability to think outside the box to lower infrastructure cost and increase revenue.

 

Ø       Proven ability in development of engineering, RFP’s, contractor acquisition, negotiating contracts, organizing and developing project budgets, setting objectives, project tracking, risk identification / mitigation, and project schedules. Strong interpersonal skills; able to lead and motivate people with effective communications skills; works well under stressful situations.

 

Ø       Organized and implemented Inspection, Engineering & Construction projects in Mexico, Belize, and Guam utilizing indigenous and expatriate personnel.

 

Qualifications

Qualified by over 40 years of professional experience in the telecommunications industry including:
 

Ø       Director of Construction Service

Ø       International Director of Operations

Ø       Program Management

Ø       Project Management

Ø       Business Development

Ø       Contract Negotiations

Ø       Engineering, Construction & Installation

Ø       Resource Management

Ø       Process Development

Ø       Leadership of Multi-Cultural and Multi-Disciplinary Groups

Ø       Risk Analysis

Ø       International Projects

Ø       Domestic Projects

Ø       Oral and Written Presentations

 

Positions Held

Ø       Sr. Project Manager, FTE Network Services.  January 2014 to January 9, 2015.   Ericsson / CenturyLink FTTP /. Corning Flex Nap  project Seattle.  Provided full Sr. Project management function for the turnkey installation of 50 + distribution areas.

 

Ø       Sr. Project Manager, ID Construction Services, February 2013 to December 2013: ZAYO Fiber to the Tower project for Verizon Wireless, Seattle Washington.  Managed team engineering & installation of fiber to 32 sites with 52 miles of backbone installation.

 

Ø       Sr. Project Manager, Focus Fiber Solutions, Jan 2012 to December 2012:  Sidera Project Virginia - Set up of 1000 mile turnkey fiber installation project and initiation of engineering.   Cbeyond Project Dallas TX - FTTP project to 217 buildings w backbone infrastructure

 

 

Ø       Project Manager, Western Utility Services, Ft Myers, FL.,  Jan 2011 to August 2011(FP&L FiberNet West Coast Build Out, 45 miles)

 

Ø       Project Manager, MasTec North America, Tampa, FL.,  June 2010 to December 2010 ( EGordain / JOC Tampa Signage Project)

 

Ø       Project Manager, MasTec North America, Tampa, FL.,  January 2008 to June 2010 (Manatee County / SDMC Institutional Network, 100 miles)

 

Ø       Sr. Fiber Engineer, ITC Services Group, Fairfax, VA.,  November 2006 to December 2007             ( Mastec Construction Contracted to Cox Communication)

 

Ø       Project Coordinator, Sunbelt Telecommunications Services, Sterling, VA.,  June 2005 to Nov 2006    (Verizon Business / MCI Mid Atlantic Region)

 

Ø       Project Manager, Dynamic Technical Services, Hagatna, Guam,  Jan. 2004 to June 2005       (MCI / NASA  Project # 041998 Guam International Ring)

 

Ø       President, Clark International Communication Services, Cape Coral, FL.,  April 2000 to Dec 2003

 

Ø       Director of Construction Services, Riggall International, Fairfax, VA., Dec 2000 to Dec. 2001 (Consultant for Columbia Transmission Communications)

 

Ø       Program Manager, OSP Consultants, Inc., Sterling, VA., Dec. 1998 to Dec. 2000 (MFN, Williams Comm., NextLink)

 

Ø       International Director of Operations, OSP Telecomm de Mexico de CV, October 1995 to Dec. 1998  ( MCI 5200K Avantel Project)

 

Ø       Director of Construction Services, Tri-Duct Corp., Alpharetta, GA., Jan. 1995 to Oct. 1995  (GA DOT / Atlanta Smart Highway System for the Olympics.  FP&L)

 

Ø       Construction Manager, MCI Metro ATS, Richardson, TX.,  April 1994 to Jan. 1995 ( 2 metro rings each in 17 major cities)

 

Ø       Construction Superintendent / Capital Construction, MCI, Richardson, TX  April 1988 to April 1994.  (helped to develop and pioneer Fiber Optic Ground for MCI systems)

 

 

Educational and Professional Development

 

MasTec Training - Project Management Professional (PMP) Seminars, FLDOT Intermediate MOT  Certification, OSHA Safety Certification, Contracts & Change Orders Certification,                Understanding Estimating, Project Management Procedures, EGordian Job Order  

Contracting, Financial Awareness, Understanding Job Tracking, Creative Problem  Solving .

 

MCI Training – Kerras Negotiating, Seven Habits, Project Management for Telecom Professionals, Time Management. 

 

AT&T / Bell System: toll test, carrier systems, 4A switching, computer logic, basic engineering and design, management training, OSP maintenance.

 

Miami Dade Jr. College: Business Development & Psychology (three years night school)

 

Computer Skills: proficient with Word, MS Excel, MS Project, PowerPoint, Visio, Graphics File Programs and Internet Technology.

 

 

Turnkey Projects Management Experience

 

Ø                                Sr. Project Manager for FTE Network Services for the installation of Corning FlexNAP fiber in 50 + distribution areas in Seattle.  This project was part of the Erricson / CenturyLink Roll out of their 1 gigabit fiber to the home.   This was a full turnkey FlaxNAP project consisting of office acquisition, OSP Fiber Optic / Civil design, material procurement, permitting, civil construction, Fiber installation, splicing,  and CAM Tool acceptance. Responsible for all CME activities inclusive of subcontractor management and negotiations, scheduling and budget control, documentation and customer interface, base for tracking / monitoring all phases of the project, including change orders, payables and receivables.

 

Ø                                Project Manager for MasTec North America, Inc., 100 mile, Manatee County Institutional Network Project in Bradenton, Florida with a project value of approximately $12 million dollars. This was a full turnkey Future Path Micro Duct infrastructure project consisting of OSP Fiber Optic / Civil design, material procurement, permitting, civil construction, Micro Fiber installation, splicing, placement of electronic switching equipment and acceptance. Responsible for all CME activities inclusive of sub contractor management and negotiations, scheduling and budget control, documentation and customer interface, base for tracking / monitoring all phases of the project, including change orders, payables and receivables.   Increased project revenues by $4 million dollars over 2 years through client relationships.

 

Ø                                Project Manager for Dynamic Technical. Assigned to MCI project Guam in January of 2004 to oversee a 22 mile / Fiber Optic Ring  for NASA / Navy.  Project # 041998 Guam International Ring. Project value approximately $18 million dollars.  This project was designed to install a high speed redundant fiber optic cable system to facilitate real time tracking of the space shuttle while in earth orbit.  Responsibilities included total oversight of all project functions, including: Engineering, ROW acquisition, Contractor acquisition, Contract development, Statement and Scope of Work, Permitting, Daily and Weekly project tracking, Verification of invoicing, Inspection, Change In Plans, Etc.         

 

Ø                                Director of Construction Services for Riggall International.  Assumed operational control of the construction division of Columbia Transcom on December 16^th 2000.  Project value approximately $111 million dollars.

This involved the creation of specifications, bid documents, and construction budgets for 267 miles 4-4” conduit & 432-Ribbon fiber with multiple regenerator huts and electronics.   Assisted in research and interaction with mediation lawyers on legal settlements with the US Environmental Protection Agency.  Management of  Land / ROW Acquisition Group, two Project Management teams, twenty Inspectors, Construction Program Management team.  Instituted Permit tracking and project financial tracking procedures.  Oversaw construction of a multi conduit system through the Path Tunnel from NJ to New York City terminating at 111 - 8th Street.

 

Ø                     Program Manager for OSP Consultants.  Assumed leadership roll of Project Management group in 1998.  The client list included Williams Communications, Nextlink,  Metro Media Fiber Networks & others.  Approximate projects budget $180 million dollars.  The MetroMedia Fiber Networks project in Washington D.C. consisted of the project management, engineering, permitting, and new build construction of 100 plus miles of four to sixteen ducts, a 432 to 864 fiber ribbon cable system and over 200 building adds.  This job demanded the complete coordination of all groups to meet customer schedules and budget constraints using industry standard, project management tools and innovative, technological processes. Responsibilities:  Contract evaluation and administration, Risk analysis and mitigation.  Ensure adherence to PMI standards and company policies. Project schedules and update meetings, Customer interface and follow-up, Cost analysis & budgeting.  Final review / signature of Contractor / Sub-contractor requests for payment. Review and approval of client invoicing.  Management of four project managers, engineering, permitting, and as-builts.

Ø                    National Director of Operation for OSP Telecomm de Mexico, SA de CV.  Assigned to the MCI / Avantel Mexico Project.  Project Value Approximately $19 million dollars.

       The team was successful in implementing over 5200 kilometers of major fiber optic backbone with

       regenerator huts in conjunction with the MCI and Banamex system. This included  500 cellular

       buildouts and installation of Ericson radio electronics.

 

Required to develop and implement the complete organizational structure for the company.  Through the creation of a crack team of Mexican National business managers, we organized seven departments consisting of Engineering, Accounting Group, Recruiting Department, Vehicle Department, Billing Department, Inspector Coordination, Field Engineers/Inspectors

This group, originally, managed a contract worth $5.2 million.  Under personal direction, they drove the contract to 19 million dollars, while administering a field staff of 150 engineers and managing a fleet of 122 trucks.   In six months, the Recruiting department created a resume database of 1900 degreed engineers for potential employment.