John Stewart
Payson,Utah
Summary
Senior Construction Engineer with a strong foundation in project management and risk mitigation. Successfully drives contractor accountability and oversees all phases of fiber optic construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and timely delivery while maintaining stakeholder satisfaction.
Overview
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1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Lumen Technologies
Remote, Utah
01.2025 - Current
- Led large-scale fiber optic construction projects throughout the western United States, including long-haul and metropolitan network expansions.
- Oversee Outside Plant (OSP) construction activities including fiber placement, splicing, testing, restoration, and quality assurance.
- Manage all phases of project delivery including engineering, permitting, construction, testing, turnover, and customer acceptance.
- Develop and manage project schedules, construction strategies, risk mitigation plans, material forecasts, budgets, and milestone reporting.
- Coordinate contractors, inspectors, engineering firms, utility companies, railroad representatives, municipal agencies, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.
- Drove contractor accountability through performance management, safety compliance, quality oversight, and schedule management to ensure project delivery.
- Managed multiple concurrent construction programs, ensuring adherence to quality, safety, schedule, and budget objectives.
- Lead project status meetings and provide executive-level reporting regarding project progress, risks, budget performance, and mitigation activities.
- Resolved technical, operational, and construction challenges, strengthening customer and stakeholder relationships throughout project lifecycle.
FACILITIES MANAGER
California Dairies Inc.
Visalia, CA
04.2021 - 01.2025
- Developed scopes of work and contracts supporting six facilities.
- Managed vendors, contractors, and maintenance personnel to ensure quality and timely project completion.
- Controlled expenses while ensuring budget compliance across multiple facility projects.
- Evaluated facility operations for safety and regulatory compliance.
- Analyzed HVAC and building control systems performance and recommended improvements.
- Responded to facility emergencies and directed repair activities.
- Managed vendors, contractors, and maintenance personnel to deliver quality projects on schedule.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced facility operations and maintenance efficiency.
- Provided solutions for all maintenance requirements in California Dairies' non-production facilities.
SR. NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 Communications)
Salt Lake City, UT
01.2007 - 01.2021
- Managed contractors, resolved customer-facing issues, streamlined work order flow, coordinated maintenance activities, and maintained project schedules to ensure timely delivery.
- Successfully managed strategic initiatives, budgets, and resource allocation for multiple business-critical projects.
- Coordinated permitting activities with engineering firms, municipalities, state agencies, and property owners to facilitate project progress and compliance.
- Developed project timelines, tracked budgets, and provided executive status reporting.
- Coordinated permitting activities with engineering firms, municipalities, state agencies, and property owners.
- Participated in vendor selection and managed performance to ensure alignment with project goals and standards.
- Resolved technical, operational, and financial issues impacting project delivery.
- Participated in vendor selection and performance management processes.
- Managed daily program operations while maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations.
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
WilTel / Level 3 Communications
Boise, ID
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Trained technicians utilized Qualification Training Packages (QTPs).
- Managed installation, provisioning, and maintenance of telecommunications equipment, ensuring reliable service delivery.
- Trained technicians utilizing Qualification Training Packages (QTPs).
- Cross-trained employees to improve operational efficiency and workforce flexibility.
- Conducted safety training and coordinated safety programs across multiple states, promoting a culture of safety and compliance.
- Conducted safety training and coordinated safety programs across Utah, Oregon, Wyoming, Nevada, and Idaho.
- Served as facility coordinator for maintenance and landscaping activities.
FIELD OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II
MCI WorldCom
Salt Lake City, UT
01.1996 - 01.1999
- Maintained fiber optic equipment, Generac generators, DC power systems, HVAC systems, and building infrastructure to ensure optimal operational performance.
- Maintained fiber optic equipment, Generac generators, DC power systems, HVAC equipment, and building infrastructure.
- Executed daily maintenance activities within central office, regeneration, and microwave facilities to uphold system reliability and functionality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, IDIndustrial Electronics Certification -
Bridgerland Applied Technology
Logan, UTSkills
- Construction management
- Project management
- Construction scheduling
- Quality assurance
- Risk mitigation
- Vendor management
- Fiber optic installation
Certification
- HVAC / Electrical / Controls Fundamental Training
- First Aid / CPR Certified
- Smith System Defensive Driving Certified
- Government Security Clearance Training
- Train-the-Trainer Certification, Modesto, CA
Timeline
SENIOR CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER
Lumen Technologies
01.2025 - Current
FACILITIES MANAGER
California Dairies Inc.
04.2021 - 01.2025
SR. NETWORK IMPLEMENTATION PROGRAM MANAGER
Lumen Technologies (formerly Level 3 Communications)
01.2007 - 01.2021
SENIOR TECHNICIAN
WilTel / Level 3 Communications
01.1999 - 01.2007
FIELD OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN II
MCI WorldCom
01.1996 - 01.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration and Management
Northwest Nazarene University
Industrial Electronics Certification -
Bridgerland Applied Technology