Donnelly Circle, Orlando, FL., 32821                 

407.702.7866       

DLong322@gmail.com

 

A Telecommunications Project Manager/Construction Manager with over 20+ years of experience possessing an in-depth knowledge of both the business and technical aspects concerning the wired/wireless telecommunications and electric utility industries.

 

EXPERIENCE

 

Mastec Network Services, Maitland, FL     February, 2011 – May 24, 2013

Project/Construction Manager

 

UMTS PM/CM for all project cross functional phases (Civil & Mods); Scoping, Site Acquisition, NTP, Budgets, Scheduling, QA/QC, Tracking and Closeouts.  Direct responsibility for resolving critical issues, troubleshooting, PIM testing, sweeps & alarm clearing for all UMTS projects.  Single point of contact with wireless customer to consistently meet ‘On Air’ timelines.

·         Oversight of all projects throughout NFL with total revenues in excess of $10,000,000.00, including site acquisition, materials management, construction, permits and subcontractor resources.

·         Reconciled subcontractor/vendor invoices on behalf of company resulting in an annual savings of $300,000.00

 

Century Link, Altamonte Springs, Fl     May, 2010 – February 2011

Project Manager

 

Project Manager for special projects in the Central Florida Region taking ownership of site preparation, circuit design, engineering, materials & construction schedules to meet “Forecasted” turn up dates. Extensive network and power system upgrades were also performed during ‘Maintenance’ windows.

·         Consistently exceeded Century Link “On-Air” timelines by five to ten days resulting in “On Time” sales orders.

·         Pre-Construction Site walks with multiple vendors for site work and QC of post installations.

 

Progress Energy, Orlando, FL     December, 2008 - May, 2010

Senior Technical Project Manager

 

Wireless Business single point of contact for Progress Energy Florida. Directed & managed all aspects of cell tower construction & generator installations located on Progress Energy Facilities including, but not limited to; Construction and Maintenance of towers, Encroachment, Structural Analysis, Engineering, SOW, RFQ, NTP, Source Vendors, Schedule Outages, Invoicing, Database Updates, Emergency Response, NESC & OSHA compliance as well as regulatory recordkeeping. Elected Company Safety Committee Chairman.

·         Consistently exceeded Revenue Goals

·         Significantly increased Safety margin by revising process to review switching orders

 

Tower Cloud, St. Petersburg, FL     2005 – September, 2008

Manager, Construction & Outside Plant

Directly responsible for all aspects of the design, permitting, engineering, construction and maintenance of the optical & wireless cell tower fiber backhaul network throughout Florida and Georgia.  Responsibilities include: Site Surveys, Site Acquisition & Landlord Negotiations, Route Design, Permitting, Budget Estimates, Site Layout, Redundant Power Systems and Strategic Planning. Consistently exceeded project deadlines by developing comprehensive implementation plans. Responsible for submitting projected budget requirements to finance group for Cap-ex and Op-ex projects such as fiber & wireless builds into customer cell sites and MTSO’s, electrical substations, building entry laterals plus risers (high rise buildings), Wi-Fi, VPNs, WAN, LAN, DAS testing, MW links, fiber optic splicing, testing and documentation. Additionally responsible for writing the scope of work, contracts and NTP’s for contractors to obtain value added services for construction, engineering and permitting. Responsible for maintaining the network by working closely with multiple carriers, utility companies, railroads, cell tower companies, local and state agencies, end users and property owners.  Directly responsible for emergency system restoration (24/7/365). Ensured NESC & OSHA compliance, adhering to electric utility distribution and transmission specifications & practices for multiple electric utilities joint use attachments. Established good working relationship with cellular providers, cell tower companies and permitting authorities.

 

·         Negotiated space & lease arrangements for rooftop locations throughout the State

·         Expedited builds and reduced costs by working with Joint Use holders and Permitting Authorities

 

Progress Telecom, Inc. /EPIK Communications, Inc.              , St. Petersburg, FL/Orlando, FL     2000 - 2005

Manager, Outside Plant, Facilities & Project Management     

 

Responsible for the direct oversight of the company’s Eastern Regional Telecom OSP network including Progress Energy’s optical network in Florida and the Carolinas. Managed all physical plant projects, including POP site construction totaling over $100M in capital costs, In addition, directly responsible for OSP engineering, construction, maintenance and project management. Helped develop project managers by working with them to develop project plans, timelines and objectives.  Also directly responsible for maintaining the long haul regeneration sites in Florida and Georgia along with coordinating maintenance for ‘joint’ sites throughout Progress Energy’s regional footprint. Responsibilities included: OSP feasibility studies, interfacing with sales and senior/executive management, developing implementation plans, addressing customer expectations to ensure positive outcomes, negotiated favorable and cost effective contract provisions, direct oversight of materials and resource allocation, monitoring project budgets, scope of work and on time delivery to the customer. Scope of projects managed included: collocation design builds, fiber optic rings for cellular & wired telecom carriers and wireless backhaul.  Responsible for maintaining the multi-state OSP network including: working closely with multiple carriers, electrical utilities and telecom providers, local and state agencies, end user occupants and landlords for a geographic territory extending from Florida to New York. Directly responsible for emergency system restoration (24/7/365), including physical plant, SONET, Ethernet, Wi-Fi systems, power or HVAC failures.  Responsible for ensuring NESC & OSHA compliance of workplace safety for company employees & contractors.  Directly supervised a professional and technical staff, including contract employees.  Note; Tower Cloud was formed at the time of the sale of Progress Telecom to Level 3.

·         Drove major construction POP site design builds in Orlando & Tampa 

·         Combined Engineering and Construction for an increase in production and lower overall costs

 

 

Hyperion/Adelphia Business Solutions, Inc., Orlando, FL     1999 - 2000

PM/CM

 

Responsible for PM/CM of the company’s OSP projects including; Site acquisition, Landlord negotiations, civil work & construction of long haul regeneration sites for projects located throughout the state of Florida. Scope of projects managed: Florida long haul network, metro fiber optic rings, end user entrance facilities and associated POP construction build outs. Liaison to Adelphia Cable Upgrade Department to help coordinate the Hybrid Fiber/Coax broadband upgrade design and implementation. Responsibilities included: Provide direction and supervision of employees, contractors and subcontractors as needed to ensure projects were being completed in accordance with company strategic plans/goals, on time and within budgetary constraints according to the project specifications, proactively preventing and resolving potential cost overages and delays.  Directed engineering, permitting and construction associated with the physical plant, dark fiber & conduit leasing, day one installation, collocation, turn-up and test of the optical network.  Responsible for maintaining the OSP network, which included working closely with multiple carriers, electric utility companies, telecommunication carriers, local and state agencies, end users, occupants and landlords throughout the State of Florida.  On call 24/7 for emergency restoration.  Note; Hyperion was spun into Telcove and then was purchased by Level 3.

·         Negotiated lease and supervised construction of Weber Street substation POP

·         Negotiated conduit lease and fiber maintenance agreement with OUC

 

Time Warner Communications, Inc., Orlando, FL     1995 - 1998     

Construction Supervisor/Safety Coordinator

 

Directly responsible for the construction of the company’s fiber optic network upgrade and Telecom backbone.  Direct oversight for the build out of over 3,600 linear miles of Optical Plant in a three-year period throughout Florida, working with Progress Energy, FP&L, OUC, Sumter Electric, KUA and TECO. Coordinated design and placement of actives, passives and power supplies throughout the network. Reduced the division’s reportable accidents by proactively reinforcing a “Safety First” philosophy by conducting monthly Safety meetings.

·         Increased daily production without an increase in costs

·         Worked on converting nodes into hub sites throughout Time Warner territory

 

 

TCI Cablevision of Oregon, Portland, OR     1990 - 1995

OSP Engineer/Project Manager

 

Responsible for RF and Optical engineering and construction, make ready mapping, permitting and oversight of fiber optic network upgrade, including construction of hub sites throughout the Metro area. Designed, constructed and spliced fiber and coaxial system. Served as the company’s site acquisition manager in obtaining easements and various property documents necessary to facilitate project development and completion. Served as the company’s safety trainer for a workforce in excess of 125 professional, technical and field personnel.

·         Supervised construction of design-bid-build hub sites throughout the Tri-County metro area

·         Worked directly with permitting agency(s) (Utility Companies, State DOT, Cities & Counties) to expedite permits placing the Portland Metro project ahead of all others in the company wide upgrade

 

Pacific Power & Light Company, Medford, OR     1979 - 1990

Equipment Operator/Assistant Plant Repairman/Meter Reader

 

Responsibilities included; worked on a line crew building & maintaining hydro plants, substations, transmission & distribution lines, both aerial and underground, working in close proximity to energized power lines while operating various types of utility equipment including; class 4 & 5 line trucks, boom & bucket trucks, tensioners, insulated tools, saws, winches & hand tools in erecting, troubleshooting & maintaining the company’s electric utility system. Repaired transformers, switches and other electric utility equipment. Read company electric meters and collected past due payments.

·         Broke ground & built Lost Creek substation

·         Construction upgrades for Lemolo 1 & 2 hydro plants

 

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

 

Portland Community College

General Business Administration Curriculum (1991 – 1995)

 

First Aid CPR Recertified April   (2013)                                                       

Railroad Safety Trainer recertified August   (2008)

Progress Energy substation safety certified   (2005)                           

Tropos, Motorola Canopy, Orthogon & Adtran   (2004)

Cisco, Alcatel, Juniper & ONI DWDM Configuration   (2001)             

Nortel Networks Products Overview   (2000)             

Fujitsu Products Overview  (1999)                                                       

Microsoft Project Management I & II  (1999)             

AT&T Fiber Design & Splicing (1992)                                                       

NCTI Broadband & Fiber Optic Tech   (1991)             

Medic First Aid Trainer  (1991)