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Jeff Meisterling

Rocky Hill,CT

Summary

Collaborative leader partners with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.

Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Meisterling Construction LLC
09.2023 - Current
  • Commercial civil and concrete contractor
  • Residential Civil and concrete contractor
  • General Contractor overseeing multiple trades on projects. (plumbing, electrical, carpenters)

Senior Construction Manager Transmission

Eversource Energy
01.2022 - 01.2023
  • Work with project team to design, permit and bid construction projects
  • Manage contractors during all phases of construction process
  • Ensure compliance with all, Federal, State and Eversource Environmental rules and regulations during construction and restoration
  • Responsible for daily and weekly progress reports
  • Responsible for verifying equipment and material orders and delivery to project sites
  • Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with all applicable safety standards
  • Oversee and train Construction Managers and Associate Construction Managers during all phases of projects
  • Scheduling and holding electrical and fiberoptic clearances/outages for projects and Storm restoration
  • Work closely with Engineers and project team to facilitate any design changes required on projects
  • Involved in customer and community meetings to address any problems that arise during or after construction
  • Oversee line crews during storm restoration
  • Use of helicopters for construction where access is limited
  • Construction of bridges at water crossings and sensitive wetland areas

Senior Construction Manager Transmission Construction

BHI Energy
01.2019 - 01.2022
  • Work with project team to design, permit and bid construction projects
  • Manage contractors during all phases of construction progress
  • Responsible for daily and weekly progress reports
  • Ensure compliance with Federal, State and Eversource Environmental rules and regulations during construction
  • Responsible for verifying equipment and material orders for project and ensuring delivery to construction site
  • Ensure that all contractors and sub-contractors comply with all applicable safety standards
  • Oversee and coordinate crews during storm restoration
  • Involved in customer and community meetings to address any problems during or after construction activity
  • Scheduling and holding clearances for projects and storm restoration
  • Work closely with Project Manager to ensure any changes necessary during construction are addressed promptly
  • Use of helicopters for construction where access is limited
  • Construction of bridges at water crossings and sensitive wetland areas

Senior Construction Manager

Structure Consulting Group
01.2007 - 01.2019
  • Manage the design, permitting and construction of Verizon Wireless cell sites, antenna upgrades and temporary/COW deployments as well as switch upgrades and maintenance
  • Experience with construction of cell sites utilizing helicopters for transport and placement of construction materials and towers on inaccessible sites
  • Responsible for design and installation of utility infrastructure (underground and overhead) long distances to supply remote cell sites with primary power and fiber optic cable service
  • Oversee cell site upgrades including site relocation, tower replacements/reinforcements
  • Compile and organize bid documents for projects to approved vendors
  • Collaborate with network team comprised of real estate professionals, regulatory personnel, architects, attorneys, radio frequency, structural, civil and performance engineers to streamline the process from site conception and design to acquisition of required permits and construction of project
  • Attend and participate in zoning, Act 250, Connecticut Siting Council and Public service board meetings
  • Work with landowners to guarantee the smooth operation of the construction project and minimize disturbance to property
  • Work with local, State and Federal entities to ensure a project is completed to specifications and regulations dictated by all permits issued
  • Oversee and manage construction management team over three states, responsible for ensuring construction team is up to date on training for safety and compliance skills

Construction Manager

J. Lee Associates
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Managed the design, permitting and construction of T-Mobile cell sites and antenna upgrades
  • Coordinated professional team, including realtors, attorneys, RF engineers and architects, for project design and execution
  • Organized and bid projects to general contractors
  • Managed project from initiation to completion to accomplish objectives and specifications within established timeline and budget

Construction Superintendent

SBA Network Service
01.2002 - 01.2005
  • Directed on site construction of cell sites for multiple carriers on SBA owned towers
  • Responsible for management of 4-man crew: kept track of hours, conducted safety meetings, and hired and trained new employees

Construction Manager

Site Link Services
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Managed the design, permitting and construction of SPRINT cell sites and antenna upgrades
  • Coordinated multidisciplinary team (i.e., real estate, attorneys, RF engineers and architects) for project development, execution and completion to specification, on projected timeline, and within budget
  • Organized, developed, and bid projects to general contractors

Education

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic, CT

Skills

  • Marketing tactics
  • Social media control
  • Human resources
  • Staff management
  • Crisis management
  • Supply chain optimization
  • Bidding processes
  • Project management
  • Negotiation
  • Program creation and implementation
  • Talent development

Interests

  • Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Environmental Conservation Projects
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Woodworking

Timeline

Owner

Meisterling Construction LLC
09.2023 - Current

Senior Construction Manager Transmission

Eversource Energy
01.2022 - 01.2023

Senior Construction Manager Transmission Construction

BHI Energy
01.2019 - 01.2022

Senior Construction Manager

Structure Consulting Group
01.2007 - 01.2019

Construction Manager

J. Lee Associates
01.2005 - 01.2007

Construction Superintendent

SBA Network Service
01.2002 - 01.2005

Construction Manager

Site Link Services
01.2000 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science

Eastern Connecticut State University
Jeff Meisterling