Robert Jamnik (RJ)

214-418-3518rjjamnik@yahoo.com

 

Summary:

I am a telecommunications professional with experience in the placement of copper and fiber facilities in aerial, underground, and buried applications for wireline and wireless communications networks. My experience includes; project development, design, permitting, project management, construction management, facilities research, and occupancy. I have a reputation for implementing technology and processes to increase one’s productivity. I am dedicated, well organized, detailed oriented, computer literate and someone with great interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

*Construction*Training & Development*Records and Facility Management

*Project Management  *Client / Vendor Management*Budget Management

*Fiber Rte. Design*Copper Rte. / Network Design*Field Engineering / Surveying

*Permitting*Proficient in Microsoft Office*Conflict Analysis

 

EXPERIENCE:

Project Manager / OSP EngineerGolden Field Services

Apr 2012 to Present

Provide engineering design and project management for both aerial and underground environments, for new Fiber Optic cable routes, and extensions of existing facilities. Involved in a large scale broadband provider’s FTTT (Fiber to the Cell Tower), FTTP (Fiber to the Perm) build of new backbone and lateral facilities to service new and existing ATT and Sprint cell towers in the state of New York and Pennsylvania as well as local VZB relocation projects in Texas. I am responsible for the following:

·                     Coordination of cell site surveys, with tower owners, and clients for the purpose of placement of new facilities and location of existing facilities.

·                     Route development and design

·                     Management of fielding crews

·                     Coordination with CAD department personal for project construction documents

·                     Permitting facilities to various Utility companies (Pole/Conduit Agreements)

Ø       Coordination of necessary make ready rides with pole owners and existing attachés

·                     Permitting to all necessary governmental and railroad agencies to obtain ROW work permits.

Ø       Working closely with state and local government agencies for the purpose of Utility Research, and Project ROW Permitting

·                     ISP design to the co-location points and POP’s.

·                     Coordination with other carriers, and building owners for co-location points, and for the possible use of existing dark fibers, and or available conduit

·                     Conflict analysis of existing facilities for various municipal construction projects.

 

Project Engineer / OSP DesignerGeneration Next Telecommunication (GXT)

Nov 2009 to April 2012

Provide Fiber Optic and copper engineering design in both aerial and underground environments for new and existing facilities into buildings (FTTP) Also involved in various relocation projects for ATT, Verizon, Level 3 and tw telecom. Responsible for the following:

·                     Design of OSP facilities locations, and modifications

·                     Coordination of site surveys, and gathering of existing facilities for proper design

·                     Conducted job inspections as required.

·                     Worked closely with local/state agencies, other carriers and building owners for permitting processes, Utility Research and Project ROW Permitting

·                     Coordinated with CAD department personal for project completion.

·                     ATT / Verizon / tw telecom Relocation projects;  Specific relocation projects: LBJ corridor between I-35 E and US-75 – Dallas, TX, Cockrell Hill – Desoto, TX, Kennedale Sublett Rd – Kennedale, TX, Gun Club Road – Aurora, CO, Loop 820 – Haltom City, TX,

·                     Numerous FTTP projects for tw telecom projects in the Dallas/Ft Worth area.

 

Engineering Manager / Design Engineer / CADDERVarious Engineering (Contract)

Apr 07 to Jan 09

Provided engineering support and direction for the AT&T’s FTTN U-Verse project; using various reports generated from current AT&T systems. Created policies and procedures with outstanding results – we became the first organization to meet and exceed ATT company expectations, on time delivery and .01% error factor, these procedures increased productivity by 70%. I was responsible for the following:

·                     Accountable for Implementation of process and procedures for AT&T FTTN U-Verse project in Dallas and Houston.

·                     Generated engineering work orders using OPTI (AUTOCAD based) and ARES (MICROSTATION based) CAD systems.

·                     Provided executive management with project progress and deadline reports.

·                     Controlled CAD Quality and Assurance to meet customers’ expectations.

·                     Conducted field surveys and created engineering work orders for hurricane IKE restoration project.

·                     Estimated company project costs, schedules, and submitted bids.

·                     Engineering, design and conditioning of F1 and F2 cable pairs for AT&T FTTN U-Verse project in Dallas, Houston and throughout California

 

Sr. Applications Engineer / CABS Analyst                                                        CHA /CHR /Intec Telecom Systems

Apr 99 to Apr 07

Provided quality analysis of business procedures for implementation of business solutions, as well as coordination with developmental team for product enhancements and success, as an analyst I was responsible for file processing, analyzing data and the creation of bills. I was responsible for the following:

·                     32 CABS billing cycles per month

·                     Coordination of the transferring of files via web access.

·                     Working with the program development group to combine files for faster processing and efficiency

·                     Processing of switch files and verification for billings purposes before final billings

·                     Printing and mailing of CABS bills

·                     Creating User and Training Manuals for Plant Records and Assignment product. (PRA)

·                     Conducting presentations and training of the (PRA) product

·                     Quality assurance testing, using hands-on testing procedures and test director for (PRA)

·                     I was a liaison between end-users, development group and database administrator for product enhancements.

 

Outside Plant Design Engineer / CADDERFort Bend Telephone

Apr 92 to Apr 99

Provided engineering design and support for various departments throughout the organization from construction, installation and repair; involved in both aerial and buried environments for copper and fiber projects. I was responsible for the following:

·                     Designing feeder and distribution outside plant facilities.

·                     Evaluated and interpreted buildings plans, subdivision plats, utility prints, and rural zoning maps, for facilities sizing and distribution.

·                     Conversion of existing OSP records into AM/FM system.

·                     Completing facilities assignments and assisted field personnel in provisioning process.

·                     Maintaining graphic land base by importing files from outside sources.

·                     Staking, installation and inspection of projects ranging from fiber systems to customers demark location.

·                     Visiting construction sites enter cable vaults, central offices and manholes as necessary for the completion of a project design.

·                     Analyzing and designing the distribution of outside plant cabinets.

·                     Developed short and long-term feeder route strategies to meet forecasted and un-forecasted growth.

·                     Preparing and submitting for approval specific and/or routine authorization for distribution facilities, figured cost estimates for the installation, rearrangement or removal of outside plants.

·                     Prepared cut-sheets; planned sequence involved in making cable throws, and coordinated cable throws with all departments involved.

·                     Synchronized with external entities, i.e. utilities, government agencies, developers, contractors, concerning shared use, right-of-way, and facility placement location; serving as a resource for construction forces and other departments ensuring projects are constructed in accordance with company practices and policies

·                     Inspected construction UG facilities (copper and fiber) for compliance and standards

 

Project Manager / Applications Developer / CADDERGraphic Data Technology

Apr 88 to Apr 92

Provided leadership and guidance to programming team members for the creation of graphic and database in CABLECAD (REA version) based on telecommunication customer’s needs and requirements and for the completion of conversion projects. I was responsible for the following:

·                     Supervision and training of employees / customers on AM/FM CAD system. (CABLECAD)

·                     Conducting presentations and quality assurance of product using hands-on testing procedures.

·                     Creating training and user manuals.

·                     Using USGS raster images as a starting point for conversion process

·                     PM on conversion mapping projects.

·                     Provided management with project progress reports and projected deadlines.

·                     Analyzing customer plant inventory and business practices for product enhancements.

·                     Involved in the creation of construction documents for various HVAC and Architectural projects using AUTOCAD and CADVANCE.

 

Mech. Design Engineer/Drafter/CADDER/Project CoordinatorThomas Lightfoot & Associates

Apr 84 to Apr 88

As a team member I provided the PE with the design of construction documents for various HVAC projects for large commercial, education, healthcare and government projects. I was responsible for the following:

·                     Calculating heating / cooling loads, using computer software

·                     Duct design & sizing as well as piping design for DX water systems

·                     Creating mechanical construction plans (HVAC) and the coordination of duct and plumbing layouts with other disciplines.

·                     Creating the companies first CAD detail library.

 

Civil Design Engineer / DrafterCarlson & Dipple

Apr 83 to Apr 84

As a team member I provided the PE with design construction drawings for various subdivision layouts. I was responsible for the following:

·                     Plotting of survey field notes.

·                     Creating plat layouts, along with street, drainage, water and wastewater construction documents.

·                     Calculating and created cut and fill sheets.

 

Additional skills:

Highly proficient with MS Office, Word, Excel (capable of creating pivot tables), PowerPoint, Proficient in AUTOCAD up to 2008, and Micro Station, I hold ATT certifications in ARES, OPTI and JAM, familiar with Microsoft Project, Highly proficient in creating and understanding construction prints and construction specifications, Proficient in mapping of various facilities using field notes or existing drawings, Highly proficient in transferring of files, digitizing, the use of aerial photography, raster files, and possess a natural aptitude for mechanical process and machines.

 

Education:North Lake CollegeAAS Construction Mgmt

Durham Nixon CollegeDrafting Diploma

South West Texas Engineering Technology

Amarillo Junior CollegeLiberal Arts

 

ASSOCIATION:Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society