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Daniel Sparks

9439 Pasture Dr,TN

Summary

Experienced Construction Project Manager with a proven track record in the telecommunications industry. Demonstrated expertise in cabling, technical operations, fiber optics, cell back-haul, DOCSIS, Active Directory, Microsoft Office Suite, and contact centers. Adept at program and project management, consistently delivering successful outcomes.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Lead

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC
06.2024 - Current
  • Oversee 4 Crews Daily in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute 3-5 Construction Projects Daily, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget

Project Manager

Tri-State Utilities / Regal
03.2024 - 06.2024
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
  • Managed projects from procurement to commission.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Aerial & Underground Construction Manager

Dynamic Telecom
11.2023 - 01.2024
  • Oversee 2 Crews in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget

Project Manager

Brown Bros. Construction
12.2022 - 10.2023
  • Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget

Supervisor OSP Construction

KGPCo
06.2022 - 04.2023
  • Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget

Project Coordinator

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
  • Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget

Construction Specialist

Comcast Cable
09.2014 - 01.2021
  • Company Overview: Tucson, Arizona Area
  • Oversee Crews in Multiple Locations
  • Coach New Hire/Promotions on Management Positions
  • Plan, Cost Estimate and Execute Construction Projects, including BOM's and As-Built's
  • Coordinate with local government entities, utility companies, parcel developers and our contracted crews to complete projects on time and under budget
  • Tucson, Arizona Area

Comm Tech

Comcast Cable
07.2010 - 09.2014
  • Performs reconnects, requested and non-pay disconnects, and changes of service, while adhering to: Comcast procedures and safe work practices, NEC and NESC requirements, and local ordinances to provide (or remove) services to the customer
  • Pre-wires single dwelling units and multiple dwelling units (MDUs) to provide ready hook-up capabilities at the time of moving in
  • Completes associated paperwork with each work order in a timely manner to ensure all details of the work are recorded for entry in the customer's account once the work is checked in
  • Performs service calls
  • Reviews all requested services with the customer to ensure understanding and agreement
  • Troubleshoots the drop from the tap to the customer's equipment
  • Installs and removes converters to provide customers with upgrades or downgrades in service and determines acceptability of service by reviewing picture quality following connection of cable service to provide the best possible service for the customer
  • Applies knowledge and skills of training on the job to prepare for transition to the next level and performs other duties as requested by Supervisor to achieve departmental goals and objectives
  • Knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC,) the National Electrical Safety Code (NESC,) the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), various state and local codes including G.O
  • 95 and G.O
  • 128, (when applicable,) and the policies and procedures for CATV installation activities
  • Communicates with customers in a clear and straightforward manner
  • Proven ability to work independently and to prioritize and organize effectively
  • Able to apply common sense, theory, and experience to decision-making; able to recognize similarities between past and present situation; able to identify key issues or use inductive reasoning in complex situations and to communicate courteously and proactively; able to learn customers' short term and long-term needs; see issues from customer's' position and recommend products or service; able to promote customer focus in employees and develop partnerships with customers
  • Able to persist and finish projects despite obstacles or redirect when necessary; able to follow instructions or act and address opportunities with little supervision; able to take extra steps to prevent mistakes or create opportunities

Business Services Coordinator

Comcast Cable
06.2009 - 07.2010
  • Oversee contract between MSO and client companies, via three sales reps
  • Created accounts and scheduled installations for client companies
  • Supported technicians during installations if any alterations or upgrades were required on billing
  • Supported technicians during installations if any troubleshooting on equipment if any issues arise

Sales Account Executive

Comcast Cable
06.2008 - 06.2009
  • Sold services to the public on the residential aspect
  • Set location at kiosk in local mall

Skills

  • Cabling
    Technical Operations
    Fiber Optics
    Cell Back-Haul
    DOCSIS
    Active Directory
    Microsoft Office Suite
    Contact Centers
    Teamwork
    Telephony
    Computer Networking
    Wireless Networking
    Broadband
    Troubleshooting
    TCP/IP
    Telecommunications
    VoIP

Accomplishments

  • X-Award, 09/01/19, Received for completing first Cell Back-Haul contract (Verizon) in Tucson Market for Comcast.
  • Approval of Metro-E, 11/01/20, Worked with Corporate Engineering, Marketing and Sales teams to produce cost effective plan for the addition of Metro-E services in Tucson Market.

Personal Information

Title: Project Manager

Languages

Spanish
Limited Working
German
Limited Working

Timeline

Project Lead

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC
06.2024 - Current

Project Manager

Tri-State Utilities / Regal
03.2024 - 06.2024

Aerial & Underground Construction Manager

Dynamic Telecom
11.2023 - 01.2024

Project Manager

Brown Bros. Construction
12.2022 - 10.2023

Supervisor OSP Construction

KGPCo
06.2022 - 04.2023

Project Coordinator

Southeast Utilities of Georgia LLC
01.2021 - 05.2022

Construction Specialist

Comcast Cable
09.2014 - 01.2021

Comm Tech

Comcast Cable
07.2010 - 09.2014

Business Services Coordinator

Comcast Cable
06.2009 - 07.2010

Sales Account Executive

Comcast Cable
06.2008 - 06.2009

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