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Work History
Education
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Andy Wietecka

Oconomowoc,WI

Summary

I am a results-driven Construction Supervisor with a strong focus on safety, quality control, and effective communication. Proven ability to manage project challenges while fostering team growth and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

I take pride in my year end reviews that myself and team are consistently high performers.

I have been very fortunate that I have had some very good leaders and mentors in my 36 years in the industry and I try to pass those traits on to the folks I work with.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Construction Supervisor

Spectrum
Madison, WI
03.2005 - Current
  • I was a field operation supervisor until 2019(I can provide detail of position if needed)
  • Oversee daily operations of construction Coordinators, ensuring compliance with safety standards and construction regulations both national and Spectrums.
  • Coordinated subcontractor activities to align project schedules and quality expectations.
  • Trained and mentored junior staff on construction best practices and safety protocols. In the past year 5 years I had 4 coordinators move on to different leadership roles in Spectrum
  • Work closely with engineering companies, city,state officials on major forced relocation projects.
  • Lead weekly team meetings to discuss progress, resolve issues, and maintain open communication among my coordinators and contractors.
  • Developed strong relationships with subcontractors, vendors, and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials at competitive prices.
  • Managed change orders professionally, negotiating fair adjustments in scope or cost with clients when necessary.
  • Most importantly completing all listed functions in a safe manner

Area Manager of Operations

Prince Telecommunications
Milwaukee, WI, Madison Wis
03.2002 - 08.2006
  • Oversaw all aspects of fulfillment work and light construction for our customer(Charter Communications)
  • Oversaw hiring process of new hires
  • Streamlined operational processes to enhance efficiency across multiple service teams.
  • Led cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives that improved service delivery.
  • Analyzed operational data to identify areas for process improvement and cost reduction. This was completed by analyzing P&L statements, production reports and feedback from our customer.

Construction Manager

Digital Access, INC
South Milwaukee, WI
01.2000 - 08.2002
  • Directed multiple construction projects, ensuring adherence to timelines and budget constraints in Wis and KC.
  • worked closely with contractors on construction of new field plant of Fiber and coax and headend construction.
  • Collaborated with architects and engineers to optimize project designs and execution strategies especially with regards to pole loading and leased manhole space and ducts from AT&T
  • worked closely with my team to insure quality of construction, Field make-ready, restoration etc.
  • This was a start up company to overbuild existing CATV providers 3 select markets: Wis, KC, IND. but when the debt market dried up in late 2001 the company closed all operations and liquidated all assets so I stayed on to help facilitate the closing all 3 warehouses.

Field Engineer

One Point Communications
Chicago, IL
04.1997 - 07.2000
  • Conducted site assessments to determine project feasibility and compliance with Company standards.
  • Managed installation and maintenance of communication systems, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues, enhancing system performance and client satisfaction.
  • Responsible for placement and set up of MMDS systems(multichannel microwave distribution system)
  • Build and configure mini-offsite headends(basically like a mobile home park)
  • Financial responsibilities included creating BOM/BOL and distribute to contractors.

System Tech/Maintenance Technician

TCI Of Ill.
Skokie, IL
01.1993 - 03.1997
  • Operated and maintained specialized equipment to ensure optimal functionality and minimize downtime. This equipment included but not limited to: RF forward and return signal meters, locators, coring tools, 28FT reach bucket truck, gaffs.
  • Maintained all aspects of a HFC network forward/return and power supply maintenance.
  • Responded to system outages during and after hours.
  • Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
  • Trained junior technicians on best practices for equipment handling and safety protocols.

Aerial Laborer and Communications Lineman

Burns Utility Construction
Chicago, IL
03.1990 - 04.1993

Started out as a Laborer on a T-40 3 man crew and within 6 months was trained and promoted to lineman to complete all aspects of aerial telecommunications construction which included placing new strand, anchors/downguys, overlash of existing plant, placing new coax and fiber cables.

Trained to safely operate T-40 bucket trucks, reel trailers and Gaff communication poles.

Utilized all necessary tolls such as: come a longs, pork chops(strand grips), chain saws, C/J lashers, rollers, take off shoots, multiple size jackson benders etc.

Education

High School Diploma -

ST. Rita
Chicago, IL

Skills

  • I can easily adapt and pivot to changing points in a project to make sure any issues are resolved
  • Managing employees needs and balancing them to still insure project deadlines are met
  • Dedicated work ethic I don't move from job to job
  • Quality control of not just my teams projects but also with outside vendors
  • Safety, Safety the job must be done safely
  • I consider myself a good communicator both verbally and through email communications

Timeline

Construction Supervisor

Spectrum
03.2005 - Current

Area Manager of Operations

Prince Telecommunications
03.2002 - 08.2006

Construction Manager

Digital Access, INC
01.2000 - 08.2002

Field Engineer

One Point Communications
04.1997 - 07.2000

System Tech/Maintenance Technician

TCI Of Ill.
01.1993 - 03.1997

Aerial Laborer and Communications Lineman

Burns Utility Construction
03.1990 - 04.1993

High School Diploma -

ST. Rita