Amy OQuinn
Floyd,Va.
Summary
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with 10+ years in Construction management bringing excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply any new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth with customers satisfaction as a priority.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Fujitsu/Truenet Communications
08.2023 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, local authorities, communities, to resolve and collaborate on complex construction challenges and solutions.
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and VDOT to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.
- Supervised team of 30 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work to include aerial and buried crews.
- Collaborated closely with clients to ensure project objectives were met, maintaining transparent communication throughout the process.
- Maintained strong lines of communication with all stakeholders involved in the project, ensuring transparency and collaboration towards shared goals.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
OSP Engineer (Part-Time)
Tekcom Resources/Shentel
03.2024 - Current
- Performed detailed site surveys to gather necessary data for accurate OSP engineering designs ( FTTH and CATV)
- Provided technical support to field engineers, addressing challenges and offering effective solutions.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for streamlined project execution and timely completion.
- Coordinated with local authorities during permitting processes to expedite project approvals and ensure regulatory compliance at all times.
- Managed vendor relationships effectively, negotiating favorable terms for materials procurement while maintaining high quality standards in products used for OSP projects.
- Conducted regular quality control inspections to ensure adherence to industry standards and best practices in OSP engineering worksites.
- Developed and maintained relationships with suppliers to facilitate quality and timely delivery of materials.
- Analyzed and interpreted customer requirements to develop engineering solutions.
OSP Engineer/Resident
CHR Solutions
09.2016 - 08.2023
- Plan, coordinate, oversee and inspect new and rebuild (Telecom, Fiber, FTTH) construction projects with Prime contractor and subcontractor crews
- Perform (Telecom, Fiber, FTTH) field engineering, and work with Network Engineers, and Project Managers
- To create efficient route designs and cost estimates and meet deadlines for each project.
- Coordinate and obtain access and ROW (right-of-way) agreements when required
- Function as the company representative with other utility and state/local entities for field meetings and with DOT
- Manage all daily construction activities and provides drawing and specification interpretations
- Reviews and analyzes contractor's project schedule and interprets contract documents for QA/QC
- Manage all change requests, claims, and cost proposals from contractor; coordinates responses with the project manager; and prepares change orders
- Monitor and report on pertinent site conditions when contractor indicates unforeseen subsurface or other changed conditions
- Handle all logs and tracks all issues, proposed changes, change orders, and claims
- Manage all administrative duties to include all logs, daily change orders, maintaining files and all closeout documents
- Approve all contractor invoices and submit to client for payment
- Resolves minor construction issues in the field with contractor foreman
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with the client's construction standards, processes, and procedures
- Ensure standards, processes and procedures for network design and deployment are followed
- Serve as a single point of contact for splice issues, construction print issues, redlines
- Work with company project management and operations personnel to manage the project schedule, to ensure the project milestones and deadlines are met
- Responsible for all OSP material inventory including receiving and issuing equipment/materials out to crews
- Act as safety observer and Quality Assurance representative for the fiber cable OSP project to ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, as well as the client's safety program and related workmanship practices
- Troubleshoot and solve fiber cable OSP issues and make recommendations to ensure the project and budget are maintained
Field Engineer
Kenton Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
- Design the backbone infrastructure for 300 miles of rural broadband (CenturyLink) providing high level design with budgetary costs in mind
- Incorporated GIS mapping systems for ROW assessments, DNR permitting, and overall design engineering
- Utilized NDS systems to avoid conflicts with existing utilities and identify proper construction methods for the most cost effective design
- Provided route analysis and communicated any problematic issues for installation or redesign solutions
- Prepared all permits for ROW DOT, DNR, power, railroad, and local entities and managed private easement situations
- Provided material analysis and RUS units as well as followed all the clients requirements of standards
- Attended DOT, DNR, and County meetings as the client representative
Education
B.S - Management
Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA01.1997
Skills
- Relationship building
- Material estimation
- Field inspections
- Excellent communication
- OSP construction
- Computer skills
- Conflict Management
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Client Relations
Timeline
OSP Engineer (Part-Time)
Tekcom Resources/Shentel
03.2024 - Current
Construction Manager
Fujitsu/Truenet Communications
08.2023 - Current
OSP Engineer/Resident
CHR Solutions
09.2016 - 08.2023
Field Engineer
Kenton Group
06.2015 - 12.2016
B.S - Management
Virginia Tech