Jon Thinnes
RIVERSIDE,CA
Summary
Results-driven Telecommunications Project Manager with over 35 years of experience delivering projects valued between $5M and $150M. Expertise in managing projects on time and within budget while ensuring strict compliance with industry standards. Extensive background in project design and proficiency in the bidding process, contributing to the successful execution of complex telecommunications initiatives. Committed to leveraging extensive knowledge to drive project success and enhance operational efficiency.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
West Coast Reconstruction Manager
PA. Thompson Engineering / Thompson Systems Inc.
Riverside
07.2018 - Current
- Engineering and Pre-Construction Manager for all Bidding projects.
- At Thompson I’ve been able to bring Thompson along as a more rounded structured cabling company. Assisting with rebuilding their education installation side of the house. Spec writing for districts, helping with the placement of manufacturers products within districts to help Thompson win more bids. My position has been invaluable in helping Thompson go from an $8,000,000.00 a year company to an $18,000,000.00 to $20,000,000.00 a year company. Reestablished relationships with electrical contractors and telecommunications firms, enhancing Thompson’s project bidding capacity and industry partnerships.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines and operational efficiency.
- Developed strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation and reduce costs across projects.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering professional development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
Consultant to AECOM
Ramos Consulting Services INC.
Los Angeles
11.2015 - 07.2018
- Worked as part of a three-man team to survey multiple LA County owned facilities for the needs of future remodeling, repair and replacement projects. Hospitals, Jails, Prisons, Sheriff’s offices, Lakes, Parks, Golf Courses, Maintenance facilities and County offices.
Pre Construction Manager
AAA Solar Electric Inc.
Anaheim
09.2012 - 10.2015
- Engineering and Pre-Construction Manager for $160,000,000.00 of LAUSD Design build Telecommunications projects E-Rate projects E-113 and E-114. Led a team of 12 RCDDS and 10 CAD personnel to complete 140 design-build telecommunications network projects, which were submitted to LAUSD for bidding by subcontractors, managed by AAA E. on behalf of LAUSD’s IT department.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
Consultant to SBUSD
Communications Connectivity Solution Inc.
San Bernardino
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Project Manager, doing the past three years review of SBUSD E-Rate projects from 2006 to 2009 to ensure the district did not overpay for the services provided under those years or E-rate projects by subcontractors.
- At the end of the year, I found over $2,000,000.00 in over billing charges by subcontractors that the district was able to go back and collect on.
Consultant to AT&T
S.K. Shemor associates;
Los Angeles
02.2006 - 11.2010
- As Field Project Manager for AT&T, Managed the installation of Refresh to Local Area Networks (LAN) and the installation of new Wireless Access points for the Los Angeles Unified School District. E-107 and E-108a projects. Duties and responsibilities included: Knowing and managing LAUSD’s Specifications, Local codes and standards, California Building code, NEC, BICSI standards, EIA/TIA.
- Collaborated with AT&T design team to create network layouts. with AT&T design team, assisted in doing design walks with LAUSD personnel and AT&T design team. Wrote and sent RFCs to LAUSD ITD PMO, managed 7 construction sites at the same time. Managed red line review, JCOs.
Consultant to LAUSD
Information System Support INC.
Los Angeles
03.2001 - 02.2006
- Worked as consultant for LAUSD as a Sr. Network Engineer and Project Manager, on Year 3 to year 6 e-rate projects for ITD’s Project Management Office.
- From 2001 to 2005, Year 3 had 350 schools in the E-Rate LAN project and Year 4 had 200 schools in the LAN project. 2005 to 2006 Worked for LAUSD office on the Safety and technology Bond project as a SR. Network Engineer and Project Manager, on all ITD’s network communication systems installations.
Skills
- Project analysis
- Client requirements assessment
- Proposal development
- Budget management
- Industry knowledge
- Needs analysis
- Training and development
- Client relationships
- Relationship building
- Attention to detail
- Technical training
- Problem-solving
- Project coordination
Timeline
West Coast Reconstruction Manager
PA. Thompson Engineering / Thompson Systems Inc.
07.2018 - Current
Consultant to AECOM
Ramos Consulting Services INC.
11.2015 - 07.2018
Pre Construction Manager
AAA Solar Electric Inc.
09.2012 - 10.2015
Consultant to SBUSD
Communications Connectivity Solution Inc.
01.2011 - 12.2011
Consultant to AT&T
S.K. Shemor associates;
02.2006 - 11.2010
Consultant to LAUSD
Information System Support INC.
03.2001 - 02.2006