Donnie Allred
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Telecommunications Professional with over 40 years of experience. Seeking a position in Fiber Management where i can effectively use my skill set ot manage a project from start to finish.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Construction
Entrust Communications
Denver, CO
11.2022 - Current
- Monitored progress of multiple concurrent projects of $75 million to $250 million to meet deadlines within budget parameters. Current oversite of 7 active projects across the US and Canada.
- Reviewed documents such as engineered drawings, bids, change orders, invoices, purchase orders. related to construction projects.
- Identified potential problems or delays in project completion times and developed strategies to address them.
- Resolved conflicts between contractors, owners, and other stakeholders on construction projects. Managed relationships with multiple state DOT agencies.
- Coordinated with engineers to develop plans for construction projects.
- Assist the bidding process for contractors using a developed matrix.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
- Direct back office staff of 12 that maintain records of daily construction activities, BOM, budget, materials purchased and used.
- Hired and direct outside staff of 21 Construction Managers and Construction Inspectors within multiple builds using personally developed processes.
- Assisted in resolving disputes between contractors over contract terms.
- Conducted regular meetings with clients to discuss changes or updates on ongoing construction projects.
- Prepared reports detailing progress on individual assignments as well as overall project status updates.
- Reviewed project specifications to determine number of inspectors needed to complete jobs.
- Implemented quality control measures for construction inspection processes.
- Monitored project progress to enforce adherence to deadlines and quality standards.
OSP Resident Senior Inspector/Construction Manager
Vantage Point Solutions
Mitchell, SD
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Operated computer-assisted software Trimble TerraFlex, GNSS Status and Google Earth to GIS.
- Locate and plan routes for new fiber cable installation working directly with CAD department.
- Interpret engineered drawings and specifications for construction, relocation, and installation of aerial and buried fiber optic cable.
- Interpret IMZ files from the Pole Permitting Department for accuracy of staked poles and cable routes.
- Liaison between customer, contractor and other utilities.
- Directed and coordinated activities concerned with QA/QC of fiber cable construction by Contractor ensuring installation meets NESC standards, maintaining ROW requirements and specification accuracy.
- Construction Manager leading a team of up to 25 inspectors responsible for QA/QC of fiber cable installation by contractors for Google Fiber Build, Raleigh, NC.
- GIS Staking for Rocket Fiber, Detroit, MI. Detroit Downtown Revitalizations project.
- Resident OSP Inspector for Germantown Telephone, Germantown, NY. NY State Broadband Build.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Allred Towing and Recovery
Burlington, NC
10.2012 - 08.2015
- Owner / Operator
Construction Manager / Lineman / Tech.
AT&T Telecommunications
Bulington, NC
11.1978 - 06.2008
- Managed multiple crews of up to 13 team members in multiple cities.
- Conducted field pre-surveys and studied engineered drawings for project planning.
- Investigated customer and public complaints.
- Directed operations and coordinated construction, installation, maintenance and testing activities for daily work planning.
- Climbed poles and ladders, constructed poles to enable equipment and cable installation.
- Planned layout installation aerial and buried cable.
- Measured, cut, spliced copper and fiber cable.
- Operated 35, 40, and 45ft heavy boom and mid sized boom truck for installation of cable.
- Operated heavy winch Truck.
- Installed and maintained public telephone (Pay Phones).
- Installation and repair technician for resident and straight line business.
- CDL drivers license.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hugh M Cummings High School
Burlington, NC01-1974
Top Secret Communications
USAF
Skills
- Bid preparation
- Value Engineering
- Stakeholder Communication
- Labor Management
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Operations Oversight
- Contractor Oversight
- Inspection Coordination
- Customer Service
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Analytical thinker
- MS office
- MS OneNote
Timeline
Director of Construction
Entrust Communications
11.2022 - Current
OSP Resident Senior Inspector/Construction Manager
Vantage Point Solutions
08.2015 - 08.2021
Owner/Operator Truck Driver
Allred Towing and Recovery
10.2012 - 08.2015
Construction Manager / Lineman / Tech.
AT&T Telecommunications
11.1978 - 06.2008
High School Diploma -
Hugh M Cummings High School
Top Secret Communications
USAF