CRISTIAN GARCIA
Tolleson,AZ
Summary
Results-driven Construction Supervisor and Field Inspector with 7+ years of Verizon fiber experience and 5+ years at Mears (Quanta Services) managing telecom construction projects from permit approval through final splice and restoration. Expert in city coordination, Blue Stake, contractor management, and their deployment, with a proven track record of keeping projects compliant, on schedule, and fully permitted. Strong leader who works directly with city officials, engineers, designers, and field crews to resolve issues and drive projects to completion.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
OSP Engineer
BPG Designs
Phoenix, AZ
02.2026 - Current
- Designed and implemented fiber optic infrastructure for enhanced network performance.
- Managed project timelines to ensure on-time completion of outside plant installations.
- Conducted site surveys to assess feasibility and optimize network design solutions.
- Developed documentation for engineering processes and construction specifications.
- Evaluated vendor proposals and made recommendations to enhance cost-effectiveness in projects.
- Created redlines, drafted control plans and developed field maps for services.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve technical issues efficiently.
Field Inspector / Construction Supervisor
Mears Group (Quanta Services)
Phoenix, USA
07.2020 - 06.2025
- Led and managed Verizon fiber construction projects from start to finish
- Took full ownership of projects, ensuring construction started only after permits, prints, and approvals were verified
- Coordinated Blue Stake and utility locate, ensuring all utilities were marked and cleared prior to excavation
- Scheduled and ran pre-construction meetings with city inspectors, contractors, and internal teams
- Maintained constant communication with city municipalities to ensure permits remained active and compliant
- Managed contractor performance, scheduling, and scope execution in the field
- Prepared and submitted pay applications for contractors
- Oversaw all phases of construction, ensuring work met Verizon standards, city requirements, and safety regulations
- Managed restoration and punch-list items, coordinating repairs and final approvals
- Worked closely with Verizon engineers and project designers to resolve conflicts and design changes
- Successfully delivered projects on time while resolving field issues and city-driven changes efficiently
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Construction Supervision & Field Leadership
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Proficiency
- Quality controls
- Safety awareness
- City & Municipal Coordination
- Permit Compliance & Right-of-Way
- Blue Stake & Utility Coordination
- Contractor & Crew Management
- Pre-Construction & Scheduling
- Pay Applications & Documentation
- Fiber Installation, Pulling & Splicing
- Problem Resolution & Field Adjustments
- Computer Skills (10 Years)
- Team leadership
- Contractor supervision
- Quality assurance procedures
- Work coordination
- Permitting
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team building
- Safety protocols
- Self motivation
- Quality control
- Professionalism
- Goal setting
Languages
Spanish: Professional
English: Professional
Timeline
OSP Engineer
BPG Designs
02.2026 - Current
Field Inspector / Construction Supervisor
Mears Group (Quanta Services)
07.2020 - 06.2025
High School Diploma -
Additional Qualifications
- 7+ years working directly on Verizon Fiber projects
- Extensive experience collaborating with engineers and project designers
- Strong understanding of municipal, engineering, inspections, and telecom construction standards
- Drive to succeed and grow with the company