Project Manager

John Michael Simien, MBA

Cellular 210-***-**** **00 Jackson Keller, 3605

San Antonio, TX 78213

****.******@*******.***

Summary

Excel in liaising between business and technical areas to achieve on-time, on-budget and on-spec project completions. Able to merge customer and user needs with business requirements, budgetary restrictions and logistical considerations to meet project deliverables.

Areas of Expertise

•Project Management: Convergence/integration for voice/data/multi-media technology, across multiple LOB, and IT

teams. Data migration, integration, cleansing for Legacy information systems. Middleware platform interoperability

Service Oriented Architecture (SOA). Manage stake holder and end client dependencies, conflict resolution. Multi-

vendor management, SLA, RFP/RFI, procurement, resource allocation, budget, team building, stakeholder

engagement, documentation and key deliverables.

•Project Management Implementation: Experienced in project implementation, change control, risk management,

compliance, incident resolution, Carrier OSP engineering design, routing plans, capacity provisioning relating to

voice/Data, Call Centers, CCTV, Video & Audio Conferencing, LAN integration, RAS and Cable.

•15 yrs. of successfully managed voice/data projects, including, transition activities, multi-site deployment for both

domestic and international multiple project silos within a PMO portfolio. Provided report generation to meet

established deadlines and business objectives exercising critical judgment relating to overall project success.

Presentation and analysis with advice regarding solutions based options for technical issues to senior corporate (C-

level) management, creating supporting technology.

•Project Business Analysis/Client Processes: A proven track record to fulfill project business goals. Produced major

systems multi-site project large scale implementations requiring change efficiencies analysis and process

modifications. Previous work assignments include understanding of workflow concepts, compliance issues,

workflow process redesign.

•Outside Plant Engineer: Planned and prepared drawings for construction of new, and removal or rearrangement of

existing, overhead or underground lines, cables, and conduits to obtain optimum and economical utilization of

communications facilities: Analyzes traffic loads, available and existing lines, and estimates or forecasts of

projected traffic to determine new construction or rearrangements and removals required. Also responsible for fiber

optic and copper route engineering, pole line and underground route field documentation, construction permits,

project tracking, as-built documentation and electronic records preparation in accordance with company policies,

procedures and quality standards, while meeting customer delivery requirements.

•OSP Cable Installer: Maintained cable systems by installing, repairing, programming, and upgrading cable

infrastructure. Perform major and minor preventive maintenance and repairs by troubleshooting cabling system

issues. Identify, track and remove abandoned cable. Tested every newly installed or relocated cable in accordance

with established procedures. Keep cable neatly tied and bundled while maintaining safety standard. Developed in-

depth knowledge of National Building Codes and standards. Recorded time and materials used on daily work

assignment. Returned all equipment and supplies to respective locations after the job completion. Completed

required paperwork including installation checklist, timesheets, service orders, vehicle inspection report and various

other logs. Understood, adhered to, and promoted environmental, health & safety policies. And assisted co-workers

with installation and routine maintenance of structured cabling systems.

Experience

Project Manager/Construction Engineer 2013 to 2015

Rx Technology San Antonio, TX

Promoted to project manager role to plan, schedule and execute all stages of enterprise software, hardware and system implementations. Assessed business implications for each project phase and monitored progress to meet deadlines, standards and cost targets.

•Provide on-site project management for cabling infrastructure design and implementation.

•Oversaw design and installation process for implementation and rollout of LAN/WAN applications for networking workstations.

•Provided technical assistance to field and laboratory staff regarding equipment standards and problems, and Applications of transmitting and receiving methods.

•Responsible for fiber splicing and termination and maintenance of networks.

•Managed the expansion for Verizon Wireless fiber infrastructure for South Texas Region.

•Help design Baylor Emerge Care communications systems for multiple locations.

•Managed all areas of the project and acted as the Company's expert in project plans, proposals and all official project documents/specifications

•Tracked production daily as submitted from the field and reported monthly for compilation into owner pay estimates

•Supervised Project Superintendents and other personnel as assigned

•Understood and utilized project estimate to direct efficient use of labor and material to complete the project on time and within budget

•Obtained all permits required for the commencement/completion of assigned projects

•Engaged subcontractors as required and ensures appropriate contracts and insurance requirements are obtained. Responsible for coordinating with estimating to ensure subcontractor participation goals are met and all scopes of work are addressed.

•Collaborated with Human Resources and estimating to ensure all federal contract regulations are addressed and to ensure compliance with owner contracts.

•Generated change order requests and RFIs from the field and submitted to owners for direction and completion; expedites change order approvals

•Reviews and understands labor and material cost for project activities; performs cost/revenue analysis

•Assisted with the investigation of accident claims that occur on assigned project sites

•Ensured field employee compliance with safety, quality control programs and compliance to all company policies and procedures

•Maked hiring, terminating, and promotion recommendations

•Responsible for completing performance reviews on Project Superintendents

•Perform other duties as assigned

Communications Functional Manager/OSP Engineer/Cable Tech Level III 1993 to 2013

United States Air Force Randolph AFB. TX

Telecommunications Professional with over 20 years' experience in analyzing and solving complex telecommunications central office and business equipment phone systems. Specialize in Central Office Equipment Digital and Analog Switching Systems. Handle all aspects of client relations from courtesy calls to handling irate customers. Supervise and train field service personnel.

•Performs client-level information technology support functions. Provides service to end-users for operation,

restoration, and configuration of information systems.

•Planned organized, and directed sustainment activities. Establishes work standards, methods, and controls for

preventative, scheduled, and unscheduled maintenance actions.

•Performed client-level Personal Wireless Communication Systems (PWCS) functions. Managed hardware,

software and Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI).

•Oversaw design and installation process for implementation and rollout of LAN/WAN applications for networking

workstations.

•Fifteen (15) years’ experience in designing and implementing low voltage technology systems such as structured

cabling systems related to: CAT5, 5E, 6 & 6A, Fiber Optics and CATV.

•Perform construction close out to include work completion, punch list, final job cost accounting, and owner turn

over.

•Review all construction documents including plans, specifications

•Generate project schedules and timelines.

•Assisted in project start-up and creation of job sheet(s)

•Assisted in the assembly of subcontractor agreement scope documents, obtaining subcontractor and vendor quotes

and assembly of subcontractor contract and insurance documentation

•Established and maintained project procurement logs

•Expedited, reviewed and tracked submittals, shop drawings, RFI's and Change Orders

• Distributed and tracked current construction documents

•Managed updates, bulletins, addendums and revisions as needed.

•Developed and managed project logs (R.F.I., submittals, Change Order, etc.

Education

M.B.A., Project Management 2013

Columbian Southern University Orange Beach, Al

B.S., Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Information Technology 2009

Columbian Southern University Orange Beach, Al

A.S., Occupational (Outside Plant) Instructor 2005

Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL

A.S., Electronic Systems Technology 2004

Community College of the Air Force Maxwell AFB, AL

Cable Systems Technology Apprentice 1993

Community College of the Air Force Sheppard, AFB, TX

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