Donald Basil
Quality Control Project Manager
Anthem,AZ
Summary
Strategic Project Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with 30+ years telecommunications and electrical industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Project Manager
EJ Electric Installation Company
01.2017 - Current
- Project Manager Roadway Division: responsible for NYDOT Traffic Signal Maintenance contract covering over 4000 intersections in Manhattan and Brooklynn. 2017-2019
- Increased documenting and invoicing efficiency, team performance by implementing actionable process improvements.
- Project Manager Building Technology Solutions Division: Quality control and documentation of electrical power, lighting controls systems and fire alarm systems on multiple locations throughout New York City. 2019-Present
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
Altice USA NY/NJ Construction Supervisor
Cablevision of West Nyack
01.2007 - 01.2017
- Reduced mean time to repair of defective cable replacements by creating procedures which decreased design planning, permit applications and contractor selection.
- Implemented system improvements such as enhancement of underground cable replacement tracking spreadsheet which tracked over 200 underground projects and replaced over 13 miles of plant annually.
- Recommended processes and system improvements such as work schedule for in house new construction and maintenance projects.
- Resolved customer complaints and questions with regards to project work which affects them and assures them there will be a positive result.
- Directed all phases of underground, aerial and multi-dwelling projects, from design mapping, permit applications, contractor selection, plant activation and release to billing and collections.
- Spearheaded safety awareness within in house construction department resulting in drastic reduction in injuries and greater awareness of safety at all times.
- Collaborated with Outside Plant , Field Service and Logistics departments to ensure preparedness for timely storm restorations such as Superstorm Sandy (2012) and Hurricane Irene (2011).
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others
Hybrid Fiber Coax Construction Supervisor
Cablevision of Mid New Jersey
10.2001 - 01.2007
- Reviewed plans and flagged potential issues to meet companies 14 day service level agreements on new projects.
- Hudson Bergen Light Rail Project Newark: Worked with multiple utility companies, engineering companies and New York/ New Jersey Port Authority to design, oversee construction and activation of existing underground hybrid fiber/coax plant to new manhole system on Broad street, City of Newark.
- Hudson Bergen Light Rail Project Essex County: Designed and supervised construction of new manhole system along Hudson river on Port Imperial Boulevard in Weehawken to relocate aerial fiber/coax plant into new manhole system.
- Hudson Bergen Light Rail Project Bayonne: Relocation of hybrid fiber/coax aerial plant in City of Bayonne to provide space for new railway system while still maintaining optimal service for existing subscribers.
- Directed all phases of daily operations for hybrid fiber/coax replacements projects and new construction projects to increase our footprint in County of Essex, City of Newark, City of Bayonne and Village of South Orange.
- Performed weekly department safety meetings and did safety roll-ups on in-house crews and contractors.
- Supervised numerous Department of Transportation projects , maintained daily records of work, created and submitted invoicing to Department of Transportation.
Construction Crew Chief
Cablevision
06.1991 - 10.2001
- Constructed miles of underground joint trench projects in coordination with power and telephone companies in order to meet OSHA and Cablevision specifications to safety and design.
- Built aerial, underground and multi-dwelling projects according to National Electric safety code and Cablevision project drawings.
- Report as built changes to original design and activation levels to design department to insure correct mapping and improve system performance.
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Estimating And Scheduling
New York University
New York, NY 01.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Arts - Communication
American Management Association
2004
Associate of Arts - Certificate Effective Business Writing
C.W. Post
Long Island, New York2004
Bachelor of Science - Education
Springfield College
Springfield, MA 09.1986 - 05.1990
Skills
- Certified OSHA 30 HR Construction Safety and Health
- Blueprint Updating and Distribution
- Procore Project Management Systems Certified
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Project planning and development
- Disaster Recovery Methodologies
Accomplishments
United States Marine Corps 12/22/1988 - 7/1/1993
Honorable Discharge 11/11/1993
Spartan Race Double Trifecta 2015
Timeline
Some College (No Degree) - Construction Estimating And Scheduling
New York University
01.2022 - 05.2023
Project Manager
EJ Electric Installation Company
01.2017 - Current
Altice USA NY/NJ Construction Supervisor
Cablevision of West Nyack
01.2007 - 01.2017
Hybrid Fiber Coax Construction Supervisor
Cablevision of Mid New Jersey
10.2001 - 01.2007
Construction Crew Chief
Cablevision
06.1991 - 10.2001
Bachelor of Science - Education
Springfield College
09.1986 - 05.1990
Associate of Arts - Communication
American Management Association
Associate of Arts - Certificate Effective Business Writing
C.W. Post
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