Karri Johnson
Douglas,AZ
Summary
Dynamic, seasoned OSP Construction Manager with a proven track record with start-up companies and established, long term businesses. Extensive hands-on experience in project management, resource allocation and field management. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to ensure project success. Skilled in budget management, safety compliance and quality assurance. Known for strong leadership, adaptability, multi-tasking and results-oriented mindset.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
LiveOak Fiber, LLC
11.2022 - 06.2025
- Managed day-to-day construction operations for start-up company providing reliable, high-speed internet connectivity to under-served communities in the Southeast region.
- Oversaw successful completion of 5.5 million feet of conduit/fiber optic cable within 2 years time.
- Surveyed, built and turned on 500+ business customers in less than two years.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees, contractors, citizens and communities where work was being performed.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
- Mentored junior staff members in various aspects of construction management, fostering professional growth within the team.
- Supervised teams of contractors and sub-contractors to maintain productivity and quality of work.
- Forecasted, built and maintained project schedules
- Surveyed sites to determine material needs and accurately manage inventories and budgets.
- Fostered and nourished relationships with municipalities and other permitting jurisdictions
- Provided cross functional team leadership
- Established a reputation for excellent crisis management skills when unexpected issues arose during construction, quickly developing solutions to minimize project delays.
- Implemented safety protocols for reduced workplace injuries, conducting regular site inspections and safety meetings.
- Managed procurement processes for timely delivery of materials while minimizing costs, ensuring smooth project execution.
Construction Project Planner
Cox Communications
11.2019 - 11.2022
- Manage 35 - 50 new residential community projects annually
- Manage budgets up to 30 million
- Develop and manage projects schedules
- Identify risks and clearly communicate to project stakeholders, define risk mitigation strategy and facilitate resolution to complete builds on time.
- Serve as single point of contact between Cox internal teams and Cox construction contractors
- Attend bi-weekly project status meetings to provide schedule and risk updates to Cox leadership
- Optimized project schedules by closely monitoring progress and proactively addressing potential roadblocks.
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Oversaw and directed OSP construction for various clients (Comcast, MediaCom) and their facilities
- Managed emergency storm restoration construction activities in post-hurricane Florida and Georgia locations.
Node Split Project Manager
Southeast Utilities of Georgia
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Track and schedule upgrades to single/dual fiber solution nodes
- Determine all construction needs and manage contractors to complete the work
- Manage budget
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in real time
- Successfully completed 25-30 node splits per month
- Attend weekly project status meetings providing schedule and risk updates to Comcast Leadership
- Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
Project Manager
Brigham Cable Construction
06.2016 - 12.2017
- Managed all OSP construction for the client, TimeWarner / Spectrum in the region
- Developed and managed project schedules
- Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Interviewed, hired and trained all new team members and contractors
- Conducted weekly meetings to provide schedule and risk updates to Time Warner / Spectrum leadership
Project Manager
KorComm, Inc.
07.2011 - 06.2016
- OSP construction management and field engineering
- Plan, schedule and monitor daily work activities for 80+ contractors and vendors
- Plan and forecast material needs, oversee procurement
- Conduct weekly project status meetings provide schedule and risk updates to client leadership. (Clients included Comcast, Charter Communications, Verizon, Globe Communications, Time Warner / Spectrum Cable)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CONo Degree - Leadership Program
Thayer University
01-2023
Skills
- Project management / Scheduling
- Construction management
- Problem-solving
- Site management
- Team building and leadership
- Subcontractor management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Job and material estimates
- Cost control
- Decision-making
- Schedule coordination
- New construction
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Construction Manager
LiveOak Fiber, LLC
11.2022 - 06.2025
Construction Project Planner
Cox Communications
11.2019 - 11.2022
Project Manager
Independent Contractor
08.2018 - 10.2019
Node Split Project Manager
Southeast Utilities of Georgia
02.2018 - 08.2018
Project Manager
Brigham Cable Construction
06.2016 - 12.2017
Project Manager
KorComm, Inc.
07.2011 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Colorado State University
No Degree - Leadership Program
Thayer University
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