OSP Project Manager - Fiber Optics & Utilities

Carlos Rodriguez

Logan, UT 801-***-**** ******@*****.***

Summary

OSP Project Manager with 6 years of telecommunications experience specializing in underground fiber-optic infrastructure. Proven track record of delivering high-stakes network builds while maintaining strict quality standards for top-tier stakeholders and cultivating strong partnerships with city engineers, municipal officials and clients. Skilled in performing development, building and final reviews of OSP designs, validating routing, and splice documentation/configuration using tracking software, ArcGIS and AutoCAD. Track record of ensuring compliance with high and professional standards, coordinating scheduling, budget control, team management, deployment and execution. Work Experience

Sorensen Companies May 2019 - Feb 2025

OSP Project Manager Syracuse, UT

Rapidly promoted through five roles - Utility Construction Associate, Lead, Fiber Optic Splicing Technician, Foreman, Superintendent

- in 3 years to Project Manager due to performance and technical expertise in fiber optics with proven effective managerial skillsets such as cross-functional team leadership, strategic resource allocation, and conflict resolution in high pressure environments. Oversaw project portfolios on site and in office, managing project portfolios of $13M+ in annual revenue for fortune 100 clients such as Google, consistently delivering profit margins exceeding 25%. Achieved these targets through precise budget forecasting, scheduling, strict cost controls, strategizing teams, accurate invoicing and the strategic negotiation of change orders to capture revenue for out-of-scope work. Directed all stakeholder management and public relations efforts, representing the company in high-stakes negotiations with City Engineering and Street Departments. Managed the full permitting lifecycle as well as successfully negotiating directly to resolve complex Right-of-Way (ROW) issues. Served as the primary liaison between owners, owner’s representatives, clients, vendors/subcontractors, customers, and municipal authorities. Chaired weekly executive-level meetings with Owners and Owner’s Reps to report on milestones, managing expectations and ensuring total client satisfaction across all active builds. Streamlined project operations through the expert use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace for proactive inventory management to prevent critical material shortages and overages, professional correspondence, budgeting and data analysis. Managed complex geospatial data using ArcGIS and KMZ files. Implemented Fieldwire software and Procore to synchronize daily data analytical changes for dispersed field teams and vendors. Experience overseeing and managing teams of up to 80+ personnel. Education

SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE-Taylorsville, UT Sep 2019 - Dec 2022 Coursework for an Associate of Science, Physics Taylorsville, UT NORTHRIDGE HIGH SCHOOL-Layton, UT 2017

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA Layton, UT

Skills

• Technical Skills: OSP Infrastructure, OSP Design Experience, Fiber optic networks (FTTX), Telecommunications GIS projects, Turnkey Engineering, ArcGIS, GIS Platforms, Construction Management Expertise, Mathematics, Troubleshooting, Permitting, Research, Construction Equipment, Fusion Splicing & Fiber Termination

• Software: Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, Fieldwire, Procore, Quickbooks, Advanced Computer skills

• Project Management: Proven project management experience, Project leadership, Team leadership, Stakeholder management, Management, Strategic thinking, Forecasting, Budgeting, P&L Management, Time management, Multitasking, Schedule management, Vendor Management

• Construction & OSP: Construction change orders, RFIs, Construction scheduling, Construction cost control, Construction subcontractor management, Construction administrative experience, Construction contract administration

• Quality & Analysis: QC Reviews, Continuous improvement, Analysis skills, Fiber Optic testing, Attention to detail, Problem- solving, Redlining, Verifying & Completing As Builts

• Communication & Collaboration: Written communication, Client relationship management, Client communication, Customer inquiry handling, High conflict resolution, Coordinating Teamwork

• Administrative & Financial: Budget Control, Forecasting, Financial data reconciliation, Financial record maintenance, Expense reports, Accounts payable and receivable management, Vendor management, Supplier management, Sourcing, Inventory management - Inventory management experience, Order entry, Client invoicing, Contract negotiation, Office activity coordination, Office management, Office record organization, Onboarding process management, Administrative experience, Executive administrative support, Filing

Additional Languages

• Spanish

Certifications and Licenses

• OSHA Competent Person

• OSHA 10

• Procore; Project Management

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