Brian Stephens

Veteran

Telecom

Project Manager / Construction Manager Hebron, Ohio 43025

ad3uwe@r.postjobfree.com

832-***-****

Fiber Optic OSP-ISP Manager with 24 years of experience, which includes 8 years as a Project manager. I am a conscientious hard worker with a proven ability to produce within a demanding work schedule, recognizing the benefits of working together. Strong customer focus Quality assurance Understanding of client business requirements Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience

Construction Manager / Gudenkauf

November 2023 to February 2024

• Manages all crews on assigned jobs for Division

• Training Foremen and Foreman report to Construction Manager on assigned jobs

• Works with the Project Manager coordinating, scheduling, and material ordering

• Ensures projects are completed within Project Managers schedule

• Customer POC for project status and new work awards

• Works with customer on the site coordination and planning

• Has authority to order material for assigned job

• Works with Admin on crew timesheets and documents for assigned jobs, job setups

• Engages and coordinates with various municipalities and their inspection team.

• Final review and signature of as-builts/COP approval

• Invoice approvals

• Ensures projects are completed within budget and on schedule

• Tracks milestones and deliverables amongst the lifespan of a project

• Performs interviews and manages hiring for field crews

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Project Manager / ADB Companies

July 2019 to September 2023

Direct manager of Field Supervisors, field construction crews, and subcontractors including, but not limited to, onboarding, training, discipline actions, terminations, payroll, performance management, etc.

Has full understanding of underground construction operations including; equipment used, labor skills, safe digging operations, OSHA requirements, etc. Manages the ordering of supplies, equipment and materials for projects Ability to create and provide required reports to upper management Communicates regularly with support staff including, but not limited to, Human Resource, Recruiting, Fleet, Accounting, etc.

Ability to support a fast-paced, demanding work schedule; schedule could include; early mornings, evenings, weekends, etc.

Construction Manager / Crown Castle

June 2018 to July 2019

Responsible for all aspects of construction on Crown Castle projects including; Vendor selection, on- site management, coordination of subcontractors, OEM installers and customer representatives. Represent Crown Castle as the expert on construction issues relating to construction/modification of towers and collocation or DAS and small cell projects, including in-building iDAS, public right-of-way oDAS & Small Cells along with the associated inside & outside plant construction methods. Oversight for DAS and small cell projects will include activities related to above and below-ground fiber installation, hub construction, node construction and related utility make-ready. Ensure all assigned projects are completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline and budget of customer and Crown Castle. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with Crown Castle policies and procedures in support of Crown Castle objectives.

Project manager / Fiber Tech Chiron Communications July 2015 to June 2018

Perform basic job duties per customer and help customers to create new and or existing fiber optic rings. Managed other Techs for basic job duties. Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. Maintained detailed documentation through logging of e-mail and knowledge base articles for client and internal use.

Project manager / Field Supervisor American Cable Services April 2008 to April 2015

Managed other Techs for basic job duties and preformed job duties for customers. Filled out trace packages after completion of job to send over to customers. Also provided Bi-Directional trace reports to customers

Fiber Optic Technician Phonoscope

April 2007 to April 2008

Fiber Splicing and Building customer paths to help better the network Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services.

Fiber Optic Technician Time Warner Cable TWC

January 2002 to November 2004

Helped build a new fiber optic network Maintained detailed documentation through logging of e- mail and knowledge base articles for client and internal use. Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. Telecommunications Cable Systems Technician (A1C)

July 1999 to November 2001

United States Air Force Maintained a copper and fiber network for base operations. Worked collaboratively with the Turkish Military, team members, implementation consultants, and resources across the country to achieve desired results. Selected the correct procedures and assisted in making product selections, based on the needs and regulations of the USAF, product specifications, and applicable regulations. Interpreted and validated technical issues, test solutions, follow-up and escalated when necessary. Contacted new and existing customers to discuss their needs, and to explain how these needs could be met by specific products and services. Education

Highschool Diploma

Skills

FIBER OPTIC, TELECOM, SPLICING, ACROBAT, ADOBE ACROBAT, Project Management, Construction Management, Restoration, Vendor Management, Staffing, Staff Supervision, Driving, Pre-construction, Construction Drawings, Shop Drawings, Underground Utilities, Bill of Materials, test equipment, Wireless Networking, planning

Certifications/Licenses

ETA/FOA May 2017 to May 2021 Successfully completed the technical examinations and requirements to be universally recognized for competency, ability, and knowledge as an Outside Plant Fiber Optic Technician.

Communication Cable Systems Apprentice USAF Electronic Principles USAF OSHA 30 Certified

SKILLS

•Project management Experienced 8 years OSP/ISP

•Fusion splicing SM/ MM, & Ribbon fiber

•Troubleshooting, OTDR, Loss Tests, VFL, Talk Set, Fiber Identifier

•Aerial/ underground, mid-entry, hot cut, cable terminations

•Terminated SC, ST, FC, LC, UPC/APC, Unicam, Hot melt, Raychem, Tyco, 3M closures

•OSP installation, maintenance, repair, & testing of fiber optic/copper/CAT5e cable paths

•Fusion/mechanical splicing, mid-entry, butt splicing & hot cuts of SM/ MM/copper/CAT5 cable

•Terminated, RJ-45, RJ-11 connectors and 66/110 blocks

•Cable terminations in manholes, pedestals, 3M, Raychem, Coyote, Corning, Lucent closures

•Survey, troubleshoot, and install fiber paths

•Perform emergency fiber restoration

•Proficient performing Loss Test, Transmit/Receive Power Test

•Proficient using OTDR, Power Meter, Source, Fiber Identifier

•Understand & interpret fiber optic prints and providing Trace Packages Skills & Fusion Splicing

(Advanced) More than 19 Years - Mass, Single Splicing Fiber Cable Plant Testing (Advanced) More than 19 Years - Troubleshoot multi-purpose telecom cables using OTDR, OLTS, Fiber Identifier, VFL, Fiber Connector Termination (Advanced) More than 19 Years -, ST, LC, SC, FC, UPC/APC, Fuze Connects, Unicam, 3M Hot melt, RJ-45, RJ-11 connectors and 66/110 blocks Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Utilizes Engineering and Construction Willing to travel!

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