Executive Summary

 

OSP/Construction/Engineering Manager with 33  years of managerial experience. Strong strategic-planning and people-management skills.  Managing 30-40 union techs and contractors in the OSP Construction field to complete complex projects and make deadlines.

Successfully completing 200 Automated Metering System Tower sites in a 3 year span deadline.  Working with a focused, motivated and performance driven team.

 

Core Qualifications

 

Operations management

Staff development

Inventory control

Policy/program development

Supervision and training

Computer-savvy

Complex problem solving

Fiber/Copper Splicing

Cable Pressurization

 

First Aid & CPR

OPS Fault Locating

Analog & Data Transmission

Subscriber Loop Carrier

Alcatel/Lucent 8600 Radio

OSP Safety

Project Management

Manager Assessment

 

Professional Experience

 

October 2012 to Current

CenturyLink Communications Tucson, AZ

SUPV OUTSIDE PLANT   

 

Evaluate approved technologies and architectures for application to specific requirements for plant additions to respond to requirements for growth and /or new services.

 

Design, develop, and define plans for the implementation of new plant construction or modification of existing facilities to meet new or increased service demands or improve operating efficiencies.

Perform network designs, to include gathering of field data, for new or additions to telecommunications systems through mathematical calculations of such functions as: transmission parameters, equipment transfers, modulation schemes, multiplex schemes and switching functions.

Assure that the most feasible, practical and economical means to accomplish an objective is identified and that any alternatives are also defined for management evaluation.

Perform competitive intelligence gathering and comparative assessment of approved vendor's equipment capabilities and offerings.

When required, conduct formal meetings and/or presentations regarding engineering and construction plans for the receipt of pricing proposals or bids.

Stay abreast of industry issues and technologies through continuing education and participation in industry forums.

Assist, as required, other departments by providing engineering design, cost estimates, studies, and analysis or by otherwise providing technical solutions or documentation to provide service to a customer or assist the operation and maintenance of the plant.

Provide cost data to be used in support of the capital construction budgets for implementation of designs, new services, technologies, and industry requirements.

Develop project support requirements by identifying the scope of effort required by all parties involved and defining the total project requirements, communicating then to all parties and monitoring progress and cost and producing periodic reports.

Perform mathematical and statistical analysis and develop reports concerning the results of certain engineering and construction activities to determine the variance to established performance objectives.

 

Monitor and control project expenditures, preparing progress reports, defining problems encountered, beyond the incumbent's authority, and provide recommended solutions to management.

Oversee the installation/construction and testing of plant facilities by making on-site inspections and acceptance testing to ensure acceptable system performance.

Ensure that the documentation reflects the actual plant as-built by on site inspection and that it is correctly recorded in the CPR.

Make field visits and contacts to obtain the necessary permits and easements to place plant facilities along with preparing and filing the required documents.

Provide management and direction for the Network Services disciplines within the Market whose charter is to determine and define plant requirements and engineer solutions to meet requested service requirements.

Emphasis on Inside Plant equipment is a must, while understanding the intricacies of the Outside Plant Network.

Responsible to develop the strategies and plans to accomplish objectives in the capital construction program.

•Manage daily operations of an outside/central office technicians whose work includes the field plant, cable, BST/CPE, design services and installation and maintenance of residential and business telephony services.

•This includes a major emphasis on training, coaching and development of employees with regards to new processes and quality standards, customer contact, safety, expense control and technical skills.

•Will be responsible for leading a team of technicians who meet attendance and performance standards.

•Collaborate with the union to achieve a win-win working relationship.

•Celebrate successes, appropriately uses rewards and recognition. Motivate team for continuous improvement and achievement of maximum performance.

February 2011 to September 2012

Windstream Communications Hemphill, TX

Customer Service Tech/Coordinator   

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide quality internal and external customer service surrounding the Company values

• Assist in the creation of strand maps and as-built maps to arrange for system design and permitting

• Prepare and submit scope for utility markings

• Ensure applications, permits and easements are obtained, accurately completed and submitted to the appropriate entities

• Provide appropriate documentation to project engineers and construction management upon request

• Maintain inventory and reconciles unused materials from contractors at project completion

• Partner in the verification of proposed designs to create bills of material

• Participate in budget preparation

• Order and track materials for projects in coordination with engineering personnel

• Issue work and supervise contract personnel to resolve site complaints

• Coordinate turn on and sweep with plant managers

• Provide homes passed data to marketing department

• Verify the qualification and acceptance of plant for invoices

• Provide assistance with regional projects as directed

• Resolve or escalate customer complaints

• Plan daily activity, requisitions equipment and supplies, and stocks vehicle

• Complete job documentation on paper or by using a computer

• Use small hand tools, power tools, meters and other test equipment

• Work on regularly scheduled days as well as unscheduled days and beyond regular work hours as required

November 2007 to February 2011

CenterPoint Energy Hemphill, TX

Senior Tech Analyst   

 

•Develop project scope, schedules and cost estimates, as well as bid documents for projects in conjunction with engineering, marketing, & operations.

•Develop a cost effective project management plan in conjunction with engineering, marketing & operations effort(s).

•Manage project construction in accordance with project schedule(s) and budget(s) meeting customer service goals (on time & on budget).

•Ensure regulatory compliance (including Safety, DOT & Environmental) on the project(s) and with contractors, monitors project status, develop progress reports and communicate status to management.

•Responsible for completing, maintaining, and submitting all required DOT and OQ files related to project(s).

•Monitor the material delivery effort to assure proper material order is met in regards to contract commitments.  When incorrect, advises engineer, purchasing, & vendor's representative and initiates corrective action when necessary to ensure correction is complete.

•Review invoices and applications for payment to assure accuracy of tabulations, accuracy of completion percentage, and recommend approval or disapproval to his superior.

•Conduct “Project Meetings” as required on projects with company forces, consultants and subcontractors to coordinate project administration, ROW acquisitions, survey, permitting, engineering, drafting, material availability, construction activity and resolve project problems.

•Responsible for ensuring the following documents are completed with proper review:  permits, constructor's schedule, construction forms and any other documentation applicable.

•Obtains or generates all “as built” drawings and generally accomplishes all items required to close out project and organizes project post-job reviews and ensures that all Company documents is complete.

January 1979 to October 2007

Verizon Hemphill, NJ

FTTP Local Manager   

 

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Provide for the timely construction of new build/upgrade cable related facilities by effectively coordinating and/or planning with other departments, utility companies, builders/developers and local governmental authorities.

• Schedule and direct the construction activities of subcontractor and in-house construction crews.

• Job site quality inspections, ensuring compliance with applicable engineering standards, City and State Codes, and other regulations.

• May obtain construction permits and utility permits, including make-ready, right-of-way, railroad, road-bore and crossing permits.

• Improve work efficiency by recommending method improvements, budget expenditures, equipment uses and modified construction practices.

• Manage/Supervise union employees, estimate workloads and assign priorities to ensure maximum productivity and that deadlines are met.

• Issue projects to subcontractors after assessing their work schedule, availability and area of expertise.

• Modify system design and construction plans when problems occur by using discretionary authority and knowledge of theory and design.

• Monitor progress, material expenditures, overtime labor expenses, tool/equipment inventory.

• Ensure compliance with all safety, company, and regulatory policies and procedures.

• Compile progress reports, maintain inventory and material requisition files, and tracks vendor deliveries. • Provides for a safe work environment by training workers, investigating accidents and enforcing all company and regulatory authority safety rules and regulations.

• Represent the company with property owners, management companies and municipalities in resolution of differences arising from contract activities.

 

Education

 

1976 Bishop Forest High School Schulenburg, TX

High School Diploma General

 

2002 Bell Labs Schulenburg, TX

Technical Telecommunications

 

Affiliations

 

Communications Workers of America

IBEW