Lane Aric Grady

 

2769 Big Dry Creek Dr.

Broomfield, CO 80020

(406) 850-2307                                                                                                           lanegrady87@hotmail.com

 

PROJECT MANAGER/ENGINEER

Improved Process • Consistent Development • Office and Site Infrastructure

 

SUMMARY

 

Highly accomplished Project Manager experienced in all levels of Construction Management. Successfully managed projects from $200,000 to $100,000,000 while achieving maximum profit percentages.  Driven to achievement and the challenge of negotiating, planning, team building and meeting time and budget goals, with a record of success in the supervision of all aspects of planning, construction, and execution.

 

Proven practical Project Management skills, expert in guiding the day-to-day operation of all aspects of commercial construction, including scheduling and project assignment allocation, as well as effective working relationships with tradesmen, subcontractors, and clients. A leader that demonstrates flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to manage shifting business priorities while meeting client expectations for on time delivery within budget.

 

·   A Project Manager accountable for accomplishing the stated project objectives, including creating clear and attainable project objectives, building project requirements, and managing project cost, time, and scope.

 

·   A builder of high performance professional and business teams and a natural Team Leader, Mentor and Motivator who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist, big picture thinker and hands-on lead.

 

CORE COMPETENCIES

RFI Writing • Safety Regulations • Project Supervision • Material Submittal • Blue Print Quantity Takeoffs

Monthly Projections • Scheduling • HeavyBid Estimating Software • Digitizing • Microsoft Office Suite

Change Orders • Invoicing • Permits • Quantity Tracking • Cost Tracking • Material Logs

 

EXPERIENCE

CenturyLink, Inc.                                                                      Billings, MT                                                                  2013-Present

Network Design Services Engineer I
Prepare work orders for the construction and replacement of all types of inside plant and work related thereto.  Prepare and communicate recommendations, both written and verbal, for solutions to network issues.  Apply approved planning theory, technologies and architectures to specific requirements for Inside plant additions to support utilization growth and new.  Apply engineering and network principles, theories, concepts and technologies to solve unusually complex problems and issues.  Assure the most feasible, practical and economical means to complete work are utilized.  Analyze available inventory and have an understanding of systems such as EWO, Metasolv, Martens, Fireworks/ Bidmaster, WORPM, and SAP.  Have an in depth understanding of DSA (Digital Serving Area) with the ability to create, change or modify the DSA to include electronics and hardware requirements.  Take projects from planning design through construction and closeout of any CORE, Access, Data, or Transport project.  I an able to work with minimal supervision, self-starter and able to prioritize workload.  Understand RUS units and their application in regards to telephone facilities placement.  Have an understanding of CORE, Data, Transport, and Access devices in a telecommunications environment.  Possess excellent interpersonal skills in order to interface effectively with several different work groups; Capacity Planning, Regional Marketing Groups, Custom Solutions Engineers, Project Managers, Field Engineers, Installation Technicians, Metasolv database personnel, Test and Turn up technicians, and others.  Prepare written and oral reports on new services, technologies, and industry issues.  Proficient in work processing, spreadsheets, and database using the computer.  Working knowledge of network topologies

 

 

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Mountain, LTD. (CenturyLink)                                    Denver, CO / Billings, MT                                                        2012-2013

OSP Design & Field Engineer
Perform various OSP field engineering and design functions.  Acquired strong fielding skills for FTTN, FTTT, Pole work, AQCB and any other work as assigned.  Acquired all necessary permits and R/W for OSP facilities.  Experience/ability designing and issuing jobs in OSP-FM, Fireworks, and BidMaster.

 

Farmers Insurance Exchange                                    Denver, CO                                                                                  2011-2012

APD Field Claims Representative
Investigate, confirm coverage, establish damages and negotiate the settlement of claims within an assigned territory.  Conduct field inspections of vehicles at body shops, tow yards, and residences.  Work closely with policyholders, claimants, agents, and auto body shop professionals.  Use the latest technology, including a laptop and digital camera, as well as a company car to work out in the field and provide great service in a fast-paced, flexible, paperless environment.

 

Hogan Action Services                                    Westminster, CO                                                                    2010-2011

Grade Checker/Operator

Supported the Foreman on all phases of heavy civil construction, including grade control and equipment operation.  Supervised the project in the Foreman’s absence.  Operated heavy equipment and directed a five man crew to complete a soccer field and concrete pathways.                                                                                                               

 

Baker Concrete Construction   Englewood, CO  2007-2010

Project Engineer

Supported Project Superintendents with quality control on all phases of building process including safety regulations enforcement and supervising project in Superintendent’s absence.  Assisted Project Managers with material submittals,

blue print quantity take-offs, change orders, and pre-construction meetings, and managed billing and receiving invoices, construction permits, and quantity tracking through as-built drawings.

 

·   Oversaw material logs, monthly projections, and scheduling, and wrote RFIs on plan discrepancies. 

 

·   Created standardized document control system for tracking and logging information.

 

·   Constructed and implemented ISO cost control documents and led the Safety Task Force.

 

 

Arapahoe Utilities         Englewood, CO 2005-2007

Project Engineer

Assisted Project Managers on material submittal, blue print quantity take-offs, change orders, pre-construction meetings, billing and receiving invoices

 

·         Acquired construction permits, attended pre-construction meetings, and managed daily quantity tracking through as-built built drawings.

 

·         Made cost projections and managed company time and material, and warranty projects.

 

·   Successfully bid on major utility jobs ranging from $7,000 to $1,000,000.

 

·   Constructed and implemented ISO cost control documents.

 

 

 

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Asphalt Specialties    Henderson, CO 2004-2005

Project Manager, Estimator

Scheduled work, met with project owners, and handled all phases of the Accounts Receivable process. Field measured installed materials and handled all documentation for change orders. Prepared work on-hand and work in progress reports for revenue forecasting.

 

·   Responsible for acquiring new clients and building relationships.

 

·   Successfuylly estimated and managed projects of up to $2,000,000. 

 

Laborer, Operator          2004 (>1Year)
Operated heavy equipment, including skid steer, front-end loader, and 627 scraper for heavy and fine grade crews.  Shot grade and set blue tops for motor grader and scraper crew with laser level and instrument.

 

·  Drove a water truck for dust control and moisture compaction for finish and heavy excavation crews.
 

·   Dug and adjusted water valves for processing of sub-grade.

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Master of Science +, Organizational Leadership + Applied Business Management

  Colorado State University

Fort Collins, CO

(G.P.A. – 3.92)

 

Bachelor of Science, Business Management

New Mexico State University

Las Cruces, NM

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

AGC Focus Four Safety Hazards for OSHA

30 Hour OSHA Certificate

10 Hour OSHA Certificate
Erosion Control Protection

Crane Safety

 

ON THE JOB TRAINING

 

Scheduling, Time Reporting, Internal Systems, Processes