Dallas Mullens
Goochland,VA
Summary
Experienced General Foreman with a proven track record of managing 3–5 in house crews and contractors across large-scale aerial and underground fiber optic construction projects. Hands-on leader who remains actively involved in the field, working alongside crews to ensure productivity, quality, and safe execution of both OSP fiber maintenance and new construction. Skilled in overseeing daily operations, driving efficiency, and completing projects on time and within budget. Strong background in billing, cost control, and profitability, along with coordinating permitting through VDOT and railroad authorities. Experienced in recruiting, interviewing, and developing field personnel to build high-performing teams.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
General Foreman
River City Construction, INC.
Washington, NC
07.2022 - Current
- Directed operations for 3-5 in house crews and contractors across multiple job sites
- Held accountability for project profitability, cost control, and production performance
- Oversaw billing processes, verifying quantities and supporting accurate invoicing
- Coordinated and maintained permits through VDOT and railroad authorities
- Recruited, interviewed, and hired field personnel to meet workforce demands
- Scheduled and conducted interviews, evaluating technical skills and experience
- Assisted with onboarding and development of new employees
- Directed aerial and underground fiber installations from start to completion
- Interpreted complex construction prints and fiber network designs
- Managed labor, equipment, and materials to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime
- Enforced safety compliance across all crews and job sites
- Coordinated with inspectors, utilities, and project stakeholders
- Resolved field challenges quickly to maintain schedules and avoid cost overruns
Lineworker/Foreman
Coastal Fiber, LLC.
Ashland, VA
2016 - 07.2022
- Managed job assignments to ensure adherence to project manager specifications.
- Acted as the primary contact between project management, utility representatives, and inspectors to maintain workflow and resolve field issues in real time.
- Planned daily work activities based on construction prints, staking sheets, and project specifications, while coordinating labor, equipment, and materials to meet production goals and deadlines.
- Directed and executed all phases of aerial and underground fiber optic construction, supervising field crews to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality installations.
- Oversaw pole line construction, strand placement, cable lashing, and underground conduit installation, ensuring all work complied with company standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored crew performance, enforced strict adherence to OSHA and company safety policies, and conducted job site safety briefings and hazard assessments.
- Trained and mentored crew members on proper installation techniques, equipment operation, and safety practices, improving overall crew efficiency and reducing rework.
- Operated bucket trucks, digger derricks, and other heavy equipment to complete installations at height and in confined or high-risk environments.
- Read and followed construction prints and work orders to accurately place fiber infrastructure and assist with system buildouts.
Groundhand/Lineworker
Real Time Communications
Richmond, VA
2010 - 2016
- Organizing materials, loading/unloading tools from trucks, and setting up traffic control zones using signs, cones, and barricades.
- Assisting aerial crews by passing tools and materials to linemen on poles or in bucket trucks. Tasks often include pulling ropes, lashing cables, and handling fiber reels.
- Hanging fiber optic cables on utility poles using bucket trucks or by climbing poles. Framing poles, jigging out fiber, building and maintaining strands, and lashing cable.
- Placing conduit and cable in the ground using trenching, plowing, or directional drilling.
- Diagnosing and resolving fiber lines, including fixing damaged lines after storms or power outages.
Education
GED -
Mt. Vernon Education Complex
Richmond, VASkills
- OSP Fiber Optics (Maintenance & New Construction)
- Aerial & Underground Fiber Installation
- Crew Leadership & Workforce Management
- Project Coordination & Scheduling
- Billing & Production Tracking
- Permitting (VDOT & Railroad)
- Blueprint & Construction Design Reading
- Safety Compliance (OSHA)
- Equipment Operation (Bucket Truck, Digger Derrick, etc)
Timeline
General Foreman
River City Construction, INC.
07.2022 - Current
Lineworker/Foreman
Coastal Fiber, LLC.
2016 - 07.2022
Groundhand/Lineworker
Real Time Communications
2010 - 2016
GED -
Mt. Vernon Education Complex