Michael L. LaFond

4417 Seville Drive SE, Lacey WA 98503

michael.lafond@centurylink.net

Cell (360) 791-2869

 

 

11/13 to 10/14

Construction Supervisor, CoastCom, Longview Field Office

·               Completed construction of a 98 mile US Cellular Wave 3 aerial (90%)/underground (10%) fiber optic plant installation project spanning two counties from Longview to Centralia, Washington. This project encompassed 17 cellular sites plus three backbone installations.

·               Responsible for ensuring client and stakeholder (state, county and local municipalities and utilities, and private landowners) satisfaction

·               Coordinated with local power jurisdictions to ensure make-ready items are completed prior to construction activities

·               Responsible for managing multiple contractors and subcontractors per multi-contract terms and conditions

·               Interpret plans and specifications to ensure that construction projects meet all compliance requirements and deadlines

·               Observe and direct work activities and incorporation of materials, equipment and workmanship by contractors to ensure contract and specifications are adhered to; approved all billing and performed all inspection activities

·               Conducted final walk-through/drive-out with local power jurisdictions for project closure

 

10/10 to 10/13

Resident Project Manager, CHR Solutions, Mitchell, South Dakota

·               Completed Washington Rural Access Project for National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s Broadband Technologies Opportunities Program

·               Project defined as $13.25 million, 262-mile, underground (60%)/aerial (40%) fiber optic plant installation project spanning multiple rural and remote counties in Eastern Washington

·               Responsible for ensuring client (NoaNet [Northwest Open Access Network]) and stakeholder (federal, state, county and local municipalities and utilities, and private landowners) satisfaction

·               Responsible for managing multiple contractors and subcontractors per multi-contract terms and conditions

·               Plan and prepare drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of existing, aerial or underground lines, cables, and conduits

·               Interface with local and state agencies, and private property owners, for permitting and route approval

·               Prepare and initiate work authorizations and requests, including plans and specifications, to permitting contractor and client

·               Interpret plans and specifications to ensure that construction projects meet all compliance requirements and deadlines

·               Observe and direct work activities and incorporation of materials, equipment and workmanship by contractors to ensure contract and specifications are adhered to; assign and supervise all inspection activities

·               Conducted labor standards interviews with contractors to ensure federal standards and contractual requirements

·               Conduct area coverage surveys; monitor system testing and document results

·               Document all changes to project scope and costs including final as-built documents

08/10 to 10/10

Project Coordinator/Fiber, Eclipse Engineering, Tukwila

·               Coordinated and performed field inspections of outside fiber optic plant for Seattle downtown metro area

 

08/08 to 05/09

Outside Plant Engineer, Sefnco Communications, Puyallup Field Office

·               Managed the design and construction of hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) CATV Network in Central King County

·               Conducted all necessary field checks for constructability, best design, etc.; collected field data

·               Met with and educated customers and stakeholders; facilitated conflict resolutions and ensured satisfactory client relations/customer service

·               Resolved engineering issues; generated materials list for projects; Invoiced, collected, approved and processed payments

·               Performed inspections to insure all projects were constructed to Comcast Standards

 

Michael L. LaFond

4417 Seville Drive SE, Lacey WA 98503

michael.lafond@centurylink.net

Cell (360) 791-2869

 

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04/05 to 08/08

Project Manager, Potelco-Quanta Services, Olympia Field Office

·               Achievements included generating $500,000 in billable services for 2007 and Outstanding Operation Award 2006 - Team.

·               Managed the design and construction of NCC Electrical Construction Projects in designated areas of Pierce and Thurston counties (commercial projects, single-family homes, large lot plats, pole relocates, and O&M projects); transmission maintenance projects as assigned.

o             Managed, designed, and engineered NCC natural gas construction projects in Pierce and Thurston counties (main extensions, conversions and simple services)

o             Duty Supervisor responsibilities (Kitsap, Pierce, Thurston counties) as scheduled

o             Storm assessment duties in designated service areas

·               Obtained ROW (Right of Way) permits and easements for projects

·               Conducted all necessary field checks for constructability, best design, etc.; collected field data

·               Met with and educated customers and stakeholders; facilitated conflict resolutions and ensured satisfactory client relations/customer service

·               Resolved engineering issues, ordered materials and equipment

·               Invoiced, collected, approved and processed payments

·               Coordinated installation of vaults and conduit placement

·               Performed inspections to insure all projects were constructed to PSE Standards (extensive experience with SAP, CLX, and AutoCAD)

 

03/05 - 04/05

South Sound Supervisor, Sefnco Communications, Kent and Buckley Field Offices

·               Managed the design and construction of hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) CATV Network in Grays Harbor, Lewis, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston counties

o        Multiple dwelling units (MDU), single dwelling units (SDU), commercial projects, forced utility relocates

·               Conducted all necessary field checks for constructability, best design, etc.; collected field data

·               Met with and educated customers and stakeholders; facilitated conflict resolutions and ensured satisfactory client relations/customer service

·               Resolved engineering issues

·               Supervised construction crews and ensured plant was constructed to all Comcast standards

 

12/04 to 02/05

Utility Inspector – Coordinator, Utility Services, Inc. (USI), Olympia Field Office

·               Inspected Joint Trench utility projects for proper location, depth and separation in Pierce and Thurston counties

·               Coordinated with multiple developers and utility companies to resolve construction related issues

 

04/02 to 04/04

Serviceability Engineer (03/03 – 04/04) & Outside Plant Engineer (04/02 – 04/03), Comcast, Puyallup Engineering/Construction Office and Olympia Field Fulfillment Office

·               Engineered and coordinated plant modifications and extensions

o        Multiple dwelling units (MDU), single dwelling units (SDU), commercial projects, forced utility relocates

·               Facilitated and tracked serviceability requests for G05 (a seven county area).

·               Met with and educated customers and stakeholders; facilitated conflict resolutions and ensured satisfactory client relations/customer service

·               Surveyed commercial and residential properties to determine serviceability and construction costs for video and high-speed internet (HSI) services

·               Provided survey results and cost estimates to customers, Business Service Group and Direct Sales Department

·               Coordinated installation and construction of projects

 

Michael L. LaFond

4417 Seville Drive SE, Lacey WA 98503

michael.lafond@centurylink.net

Cell (360) 791-2869

 

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04/01 to 04/02

Senior Design Engineer, Qwest – Engineering, Olympia

·               Designed and engineered telephone plant for multiple wire centers in Mason county

·               Tracked jobs, prepared estimates and approved costs, maintained records

·               Met with and educated customers and stakeholders; facilitated conflict resolutions and ensured satisfactory client relations/customer service

·               Certified in Qwest proprietary software programs

 

10/87 to 03/01

Senior Designer, AT&T Broadband, Olympia

·               Designed and engineered hybrid fiber coaxial (HFC) CATV Network in Thurston, Lewis and Mason counties

o        Multiple dwelling units (MDU), single dwelling units (SDU), commercial projects, forced utility relocates

·               Conducted all necessary field checks for constructability, best design, etc.; collected field data

·               Created and maintained all drawings, maps, and engineering records

·               Tracked jobs, prepared estimates and approved costs, maintained records

·               Provided training to engineers, draftspersons, technicians, and field personnel

·               Represented AT&T interests at Joint Trench meetings and with local and state governments, contractors, developers, and customers

·               Performed inspections to insure all projects were constructed to Comcast Standards

·               Used LodeData, AutoCAD and MS Office software programs; NCTI Master Technician and AT&T MApp certified