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Chris Cass

St John,IN

Summary

Professional engineer with strong background in design engineering, known for delivering innovative and efficient solutions. Proven track record in CAD software, project management, and structural analysis. Highly dependable team player, adaptable to changing project demands, and focused on achieving optimal results. Strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities drive project success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior OSP Design Engineer

AT&T
10.2023 - Current

Same as below but add Cable Reclamation responsibilities, which include:

  • Research wire centers for FID's that can be removed on cable reclamation projects and submit to COSA for approval.
  • Manage contractor workload.
    -Create/approve PO's in ACAS.
    -Submit project to COSA for approval.
    -QC workprints before they are issued.
  • Helped with the creation of the current cable reclamation process in Illinois, which entails proper FID research, design handoff, workprint design, COSA submittal, and updating proper systems.
  • Assisted with training of Planners loaned to engineering for cable reclamation.
  • Assisted with training fellow Engineers in Georgia on how team Illinois was implementing aspects of cable reclamation from research, design, and COSA.
  • Manage multiple functions (cable rec, LM, & CDOT F&C) simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines and maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
  • Address design challenges and evaluate alternative solutions to meet project requirements and deadlines.

Manager OSP Planning and Engineering Design

AT&T
05.2018 - Current

Team Lead - Cook County

  • Review all Muni, County, and State road projects in Cook County.
  • Work with 3rd party engineering firms to analyze project plans to determine if AT&T facilities are in conflict, and if so, develop resolutions.
  • Project manage 2 CDOT frame & resurfacing programs.
    -Approve invoices
    -Provide manhole locations for each project.
    -Track invoicing and job details.
  • Save 40% year over year on frame & cover adjustments by utilizing City of Chicago

Manager OSP Planning and Engineering Design (Project Lightgig/Lightspeed)

AT&T
01.2009 - 05.2018
  • Trained and manager third-party contractors that designed projects for build.
  • Manage their productivity, workload, and quality of each project to ensure adherence to work print specifications
  • Responsible for maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly status reports for area managers.
  • Conducted weekly calls to discuss project status.
  • Reviewed and approved purchase orders to ensure timely payments.
  • Design fiber projects to provide Lightgig service to MDU’s in Chicago and surrounding suburbs

Design Engineer – Contract Manager

AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Managed 10 on-premise contract engineers for Suburban Project Lightspeed build.
  • Managed productivity, workload, and quality of each one.
  • Conducted pre-walks with municipalities to field review proposed locations of VRAD's to shorten permitting cycle times.
  • Worked hand in hand with CAC field managers, contractors, construction managers, ROW, LEC, Planning and EWO to ensure project cycle time was seamless.
  • Our team of contract engineers was recognized in monthly newsletter which was signed off by AVP of construction/engineering.

Education

Certificate of Concentrated Study in Cybersecurity -

Champlain College
Burlington, VT
03.2017

Business Administration

Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, IL

Business Administration

Illinois State University
Normal, IL

Skills

  • Problem Resolution
  • Creative Thinking
  • Decision Making
  • Organizational Abilities
  • Analytical Abilities
  • Project Management
  • AutoCAD
  • Civil Engineering print proficiency
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Interests

  • Gym Workouts
  • Backpacking and Hiking
  • Golf

Timeline

Senior OSP Design Engineer

AT&T
10.2023 - Current

Manager OSP Planning and Engineering Design

AT&T
05.2018 - Current

Manager OSP Planning and Engineering Design (Project Lightgig/Lightspeed)

AT&T
01.2009 - 05.2018

Design Engineer – Contract Manager

AT&T
01.2007 - 01.2009

Certificate of Concentrated Study in Cybersecurity -

Champlain College

Business Administration

Prairie State College

Business Administration

Illinois State University
Chris Cass