Jeremy Ahrens
Cedar Falls,IA
Summary
Motivated leader with over 19 years of expertise in Integrated Communications Management and large-scale infrastructure operations. Proven track record of driving Strategic Market Expansion, navigating complex Regulatory & Environmental permitting (IUC/PUC, RR, DOT, USACE) and securing Rights-of-Way (ROW) & Rights of Entry to accelerate network growth. Adept at leveraging technical engineering insight to identify high-ROI opportunities while managing risk and construction obstacles.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Controls Manager
ImOn Communications
Cedar Rapids, IA
07.2022 - Current
REAIM Project Controls Manager: Strategic Development, Regulatory Compliance, Dispute Resolution
- Capital Efficiency & Market Optimization
- Regulatory & Land Use Strategy
- Liability Mitigation & Complainant Dispute Resolution
- Establish Relationships & Trust with Stakeholders
- Negotiate Access Agreements for HOAs, MDUs, No Easement Areas
- Field Support: Cabinet Testing from Splitter Cabinets to HSTs, Restoration, Signal Strength/Loss Testing
Supervisor Region Operations
Centurylink/Lumen Technologies
Waterloo, Iowa
11.2006 - 06.2022
- Managed 20 team members across 4 job titles including Central Office, Installation & Repair, Construction, and Design Services.
- Hired, terminated, trained, and guided employees with their job functions as well as company and HR-related questions. Monthly performance reviews and work audits of each employee.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues, including Iowa Utilities Board/Public Utilities Commission formal complaints.
- Supported top-level decision-making and strategy planning, forging productive relationships with top leaders and serving as key advocate for various personnel, productivity, and budget management issues.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees, streamlining daily progress and efficiency.
M1A2 Abrams Armor Crewman
US Army
Ft. Carson, Colorado
05.2002 - 06.2006
Tank Commander on M1A2 Abrams Tank. Two combat tours in Iraq, and supervised Tactical Operations during combat missions.
- Unit Drug and Alcohol Prevention Leader
- Unit Field Sanitation Non-Commissioned Officer
- Combat Lifesaver qualified
- Primary Leadership Development course.
Research Assistant/Intern
University Of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
01.2000 - 12.2001
Worked for the Institute for Decision Making, Center for Social and Behavioral Research, and as an Intern for Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging
- Statistical & Cost-Benefit Analysis
- Presentation of research to business and government clients.
Education
M.P.P. - Public Policy
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-2001
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA12-1999
Skills
- Strategic Growth & Market Entry Strategy
- Integrated Operations & Infrastructure Governance
- Regulatory Compliance & Risk Mitigation
- Scalable Team Development
- Land Use: Rights-of-Way & Rights-of-Entry
- Creating New & Lasting Relationships Based on Trust and Accountability
- Effective & Permanent Dispute Resolution
- Focus on Budget While Maintaining Quality
Timeline
Project Controls Manager
ImOn Communications
07.2022 - Current
Supervisor Region Operations
Centurylink/Lumen Technologies
11.2006 - 06.2022
M1A2 Abrams Armor Crewman
US Army
05.2002 - 06.2006
Research Assistant/Intern
University Of Northern Iowa
01.2000 - 12.2001
M.P.P. - Public Policy
University of Northern Iowa
Bachelor of Arts - English
University of Northern Iowa