JEFF HENSLEY
St. Charles,IA
Summary
Dynamic leader focused on delivering multimillion-dollar utility and fiber construction projects while ensuring operational excellence, safety compliance, and stakeholder satisfaction. Strategic project manager and servant leader with extensive experience in inspection, contractor oversight, and large-scale infrastructure builds. Recognized as a trusted partner for clear communication and disciplined leadership, consistently driving projects to completion on time and within budget. Proven track record in understanding construction plans and specifications, adept at managing complex projects from inception to completion, leading cross-functional teams, and implementing innovative solutions to achieve project goals.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Project Manager
CDB Utility Contractors
09.2022 - Current
- Leads multimillion-dollar underground utility construction projects from concept to completion. Oversees Project Managers, Foremen, and crews to ensure compliance with safety codes and specifications. Coordinates with clients, vendors, engineers, and contractors to resolve issues and negotiate contracts.
- Managed projects with minimal safety violations.
- Reduced project costs by 10% through vendor negotiations and streamlined scheduling.
- Improved on-time delivery rate to 95% across all managed projects.
Operations Manager – IA
Unite Private Networks
02.2020 - 08.2022
- Directed engineering, permitting, contracting, design, and maintenance of fiber network expansions. Ensured projects met FCC, NEC, OSHA, and company standards. Verified documentation accuracy including as-builts and splicing records.
- Oversaw 100+ fiber expansion projects completed on time and within budget.
- Increased operational efficiency by 15% through improved documentation processes.
OSP Construction Manager
Unite Private Networks
11.2014 - 02.2020
- Managed OSP Supervisors and multiple fiber optic projects simultaneously. Directed contractors in engineering, construction, splicing, and electrical work. Oversaw job costing, labor, and materials for customer and infrastructure projects.
- Delivered network redesigns that reduced fiber congestion by 20%.
- Spearheaded emergency restoration efforts, restoring service within 24 hours.
Construction Supervisor
Mediacom
10.1997 - 10.2014
- Managed new build and rebuild construction projects, including budgeting and expenditures. Conducted inspections of coax and fiber optic distribution systems. Supervised subcontractors and ensured compliance with safety standards.
- Directed hundreds of residential and commercial builds, consistently meeting ROI targets.
- Reduced subcontractor rework by 30% through improved quality control processes.
Skills
- Project Leadership & Team Mgmt
- Utility & Fiber Construction
- Safety & Regulatory Compliance
- Cost Control & Negotiation
- Client Relations & Contracts
- Construction Inspection
- Stakeholder Communication
- Emergency Restoration
- Project planning
- Scope management
- Client relationship management
- Project scheduling
Certification
- OSHA 10 Certification
- JJ Keller Workplace Safety Basics – Management Training
- Structured Self-Development
- Numerous Safety Certifications
Timeline
Sr. Project Manager
CDB Utility Contractors
09.2022 - Current
Operations Manager – IA
Unite Private Networks
02.2020 - 08.2022
OSP Construction Manager
Unite Private Networks
11.2014 - 02.2020
Construction Supervisor
Mediacom
10.1997 - 10.2014
Awards
Awarded Circle of Excellence (2017) and Outstanding Team Performance (2018).
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- Directed multimillion-dollar utility construction projects with 95% on-time delivery and zero safety violations.
- Negotiated contracts reducing project costs by 10% while maintaining quality standards.
- Oversaw 100+ fiber expansion projects, improving operational efficiency by 15%.
- Spearheaded emergency restoration efforts, restoring service within 24 hours.
- Military leadership as U.S. Marine NCO and Iowa National Guard squad leader.
Military Service
- United States Marine Corps 1992-1996 Iowa National Guard 2012–2015
- Non-Commissioned Officer and squad leader. Led teams in training exercises and operational duties.
- Awards: Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Medal, Overseas and Sea Service Deployment Medals, and numerous state and unit citation medals or awards.