John McKenzie
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Summary
Project management, system coordination and installation of telecommunications transmission systems. Manage employees and foster an environment that is communicative, cooperative and inclusive. Create processes through data- driven methodology to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies. Actively acquire advanced education in order to remain current with evolving technological and business innovations.
Specific Skills
Project Management
Contract pricing and Negotiation
Contract Administration
Microsoft Office
Transportation and Logistics Management
Web Based Applications Experience
Union Pacific Railroad
Spring, TX
Project Manager 11/2016 – Current
Create work scopes for telecommunications and electrical systems installations as well as negotiate with contractors and vendors to determine pricing for labor, materials and equipment over the project lifecycle.
Project Supervisor/System Coordinator 08/2010 – 11/2016
Manage Union Pacific employees and oversee contractors. Perform audits to insure process execution. Ensure company compliance with local authorities having jurisdiction, state and federal government entities as it pertains to logistical and installation practices.
Enforce fiscal compliance of vendors and contractors to ensure conformity to negotiated terms and contractual obligations. Forecast material budget, labor mobilization and scheduling to generate and deliver quantifiable metrics to my reports.
Senior Telecommunications Technician/ PC Configuration Technician 09/1994 – 08/2010 Omaha, NE / St. Louis, MO / Fort Worth, TX
Installation and maintenance of Union Pacific telecommunications transmission systems. Interface with Union Pacific employees to ensure customer knowledge and satisfaction with the Union Pacific telecommunications transmission network. Documentation of telecommunication circuit and system records.
Education and Training
Bachelors of Science: Management 2013
University of Phoenix, Houston, TX
BICSI – Registered Communications Distribution Designer – RCDD 2015 Designation Number 181095R