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Dave Walizer
Powell,OH
Summary
Accomplished Construction Manager with over 45 years of expertise in full life-cycle Fiber, Coax, and Copper construction and engineering, specializing in both aerial and underground FTTH projects. Proven track record in fiber and coax splicing, testing, and comprehensive documentation for in-house teams and contractors, ensuring timely project completion within budget while upholding stringent quality control standards. Adept at fostering team collaboration through effective communication and strict adherence to safety protocols, alongside developing innovative strategies for risk mitigation that enhance efficiency and streamline processes. Recognized for exceptional negotiation skills in managing vendor relationships, resulting in significant cost reductions without compromising material quality or workmanship.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Certification
Work History
Construction Project Manager
Congruex
Columbus, OH
03.2026 - 06.2026
- Led project planning and execution for multiple utility infrastructure installations.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to ensure adherence to project timelines and quality standards.
- Managed budget allocations, tracking expenditures to maintain cost efficiency across projects.
- Developed risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential project delays.
OSP Superintendent
CBRE
New Albany, OH
02.2026 - 05.2026
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and reduce waste.
- Developed and maintained schedules for staff, optimizing workforce productivity and resource allocation.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and improving team performance.
Construction Project Manager
Webb Utility Contractors
Columbus Ohio
12.2025 - 01.2026
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Kept detailed track of daily progress and productivity and analyzed data to identify and correct holdups.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Held construction progress and regular status meetings with project team.
- Implemented safety protocols and compliance measures on construction sites.
OSP Construction Manager
Lumos Fiber
Virginia And Florida
03.2024 - 11.2025
- Oversee complete Operations full lifecycle large-scale FTTH Aerial and Underground Build, provided strategic direction and oversight for Construction and Engineering projects planning, quality Time management, and deadlines. Served as primary contract with City Municipalities 'and all Team Management. Managed all Hires in-house and Contractor's Daily Operations oversee complete Aerial and Underground FTTH Build, provided strategic direction and oversight for development Served as primary contract with City Municipalities 'and all Team Management. Managed all Hires in-house and Contractor's
- Supervised team of 250 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
OSP Construction Manager - Fiber Technologies Solution
Fiber Technologies Solution
Richmond Virginia
02.2022 - 03.2024
- Overseas Aerial and UG FTTH for Shenetel Eastern footprint Virginia, 5 UG Crews 5 Aerial Crews. Directed FTTH for Breeze line Along with BAU and VATI programs ran 3 UG Crews and 5 aerial Crews. FTTH build for Spectrum Charter in NC footprint
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
SR. OSP Construction Manager
MasTec Network Solutions
Greenville NC
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Oversee the full lifecycle of small to large-scale projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget. Serve as Project Lead and attend kick-off meetings, manage schedules, and handle materials/equipment assignments. Control budgets, covering annual revenue monitoring, departmental profit goals, and job costs. Head all workforce deployment
- Supervised team of 35 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
Construction Project Manager
Fiber Technologies Solutions
Roanoke Virginia
07.2020 - 11.2021
- Daily Operations oversee complete Aerial and Underground Build with two underground contractors, three aerial contractors, four coax splicers, and two Fiber splicers. Provided strategic direction and oversight for development projects and proactively watched required deliverables such as planning, quality management, and deadlines. Served as primary contract.
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 50 person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Managed commercial construction projects by working effectively with general contractors, subcontractors, engineers .
- Supervised day-to-day activities of 35 -person team of contractors to promote productivity and efficient use of resources, maintaining on-time and under-budget project delivery.
- Directed day-to-day operational aspects of project and scope and monitored progress of construction activities.
- Developed and executed pre-construction milestones on project schedule.
OSP Construction Manager
Knight-Broadband
Leesburg Florida
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Oversaw Aerial and Underground from start through to completion, including defining scope, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling
- Supervised team of 25 construction workers to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
- Collaborated with contractors, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
- Monitored construction sites for compliance with safety regulations and adherence to standards.
- Led weekly production and operations contractor meetings, facilitating stronger communication, and helping to resolve critical issues.
- Performed regular job site observations to provide direction for general contractor personnel and subcontractor laborers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Amador Valley High
Pleasanton, CA01-1978
Skills
- Design and Engineering
- Construction site life-cycle
- Safety compliance
- Contract monitoring
- OSHA safety requirements
- Contract negotiation
- MS office
- Project scheduling
- Contract Bidding
- Team Management
- Design experience
- Conflict resolution
- Hiring and training
- Planning and design
- Subcontractor management
- Preconstruction planning
- Estimating
- Construction management
- Design and planning
- Scope definition
- OSHA compliance
- Construction estimating
- Risk management
- New construction experience
- Site safety management
- Permitting compliance
- Change orders
- Contract coordination
- Project management
- Scope management
- Project documentation
Certification
OSHA 10
OSHA 30
Timeline
Construction Project Manager
Congruex
03.2026 - 06.2026
OSP Superintendent
CBRE
02.2026 - 05.2026
Construction Project Manager
Webb Utility Contractors
12.2025 - 01.2026
OSP Construction Manager
Lumos Fiber
03.2024 - 11.2025
OSP Construction Manager - Fiber Technologies Solution
Fiber Technologies Solution
02.2022 - 03.2024
SR. OSP Construction Manager
MasTec Network Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2022
Construction Project Manager
Fiber Technologies Solutions
07.2020 - 11.2021
OSP Construction Manager
Knight-Broadband
12.2019 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Amador Valley High
Summary of Experience
- I would like to present my resume for your consideration. With 45 years of experience in aerial and underground construction, I have championed full life-cycle FTTH, Coax, and Copper construction and engineering projects. My expertise includes fiber and coax splicing, testing, and documentation for both in-house and contractor projects, with a strong focus on time management, budgeting, and quality control.
- I have a proven track record of leading teams, ensuring effective communication, and strictly adhering to safety protocols. My strategic approach to risk mitigation and process streamlining has consistently resulted in increased efficiency and timely project delivery. Furthermore, I have successfully negotiated contracts and managed vendor relationships, significantly reducing costs while maintaining high standards of materials and workmanship. My skills encompass design and planning, risk assessment, conflict resolution, project scheduling, safety compliance, contract monitoring, and construction management.
- My professional experience includes serving as an OSP Construction Manager at Lumos Fiber, Fiber Technologies Solution, and MasTec Network Solutions, where I oversaw large-scale FTTH builds, managed daily operations, and provided strategic direction for construction and engineering projects. I am a results-driven Construction Manager known for high productivity and efficient task completion, specializing in project management, risk assessment, and sustainable building practices.
- I have attached my resume for your review, which provides further detail on my qualifications and accomplishments. Thank you for your time and consideration.
- Sincerely
- Dave Walizer