Gregory J. Preston
Sugar Hill, GA 30518
abl3jy@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
Proven management, construction, engineering, scheduling and estimating
skills. The ability to bring projects to a successful close on time and
under budget for the greatest contribution to the profitability of the
company. Background in telecom, residential, and commercial construction
including trade partner supervision, inspection, negotiation and payment.
EXPERIENCE
Blairpark Services, Inc. (Aug 2008 - present)
Construction Manager
. Responsible for all engineering, permitting, construction and
operations of Sunesys fiber optic networks in the state of Georgia.
. Engineered, permitted and built the Cobb County School district WAN
including 200 miles of aerial fiber and 40 miles of underground fiber
including 121 building entries and 2 Hubs.
. Maintained over 500 miles of network in the state of Georgia including
over 240 buildings and all documentation.
Blue Tree Builders, Inc. (Aug 2006 - Mar 2008)
President - Custom residential home builder from the $650's to the $850's.
. Responsible for all aspects of the company including financing, cash
flow, and benefits.
. Responsible for all aspects of construction, subcontractor management,
material procurement, home owners, and warranty.
John Wieland Homes and Neighborhoods (Sept 2002 - Aug 2006)
Certified Signature Builder
. Approx. two years in a production environment building homes in the
$300,000 - $500,000 range, completing 20 to 25 homes a year.
. Additional two years in a custom environment building homes in the
$450,000 to $900,000 range, completing 10 to 15 homes a year.
. Responsibilities at both include all aspects of residential
construction from the time of ground breaking to 90 days past close.
Self employed (April 2002 - September 2002)
Remodeling Contractor - High end basement finishes.
. Morrell Residence, St. Ives, $245,000
Home office, family room, wet bar, media room, workout room
. Goodman Residence, St. Ives, $310,000
Sun, workout and family rooms, pool table/wet bar, theater, and
kitchen
Telseon IP Services (November 2001 - April 2002)
Network Engineer
. Responsible for end to end connectivity of fiber optic network.
. Inside and outside plant engineering, permitting and construction for
LANs.
. Subcontractor management, negotiation and payment.
. As-builts and feasibility studies.
Qwest Communications (July 1998 - November 2001)
Fiber Technician II
. Ensure proper placement of conduit through direct placement or
directional bore on Norfolk Southern right of way.
. Pulling/blowing of fiber optic cable and splicing.
. Protection of outside plant including locates for other contractors.
. Engineering, permitting, construction and as-builts.
. Managed regeneration site and 6 co-locates. Monthly maintenance and
testing.
WorldCom (June 1995 - July 1998)
Construction Superintendent
. Inside and outside plant design, engineering and construction.
. Managed the construction of 2 fiber Nodes and 5 POPs.
. Managed 8 Field Engineers, a Permit Engineer and the entire CADD
department.
. Acted as project's Safety Engineer.
EDUCATION
University of Nebraska
Bachelor or Science, Engineering Technology (Construction
Management), 1991
PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
International Residential Code (CABO) Certified
GSWCC Certified
Dale Carnegie Course
OSHA Qualified Person
PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Available upon request