Robert Lonero
Wood Dale,IL
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven professional with a proven track record in a Project manager roll & within the construction industry. Seeking a responsible and challenging position in a growth-oriented, progressive institution. Possesses a diverse skill set honed through 10+ years of experience in both my prior leadership roles & project management roles. Known for exceeding both client and company set expectations, innovative problem-solving, effective team collaboration, etc. Committed to driving organizational success through strategic thinking and a relentless pursuit of excellence. Eager to align my expertise & experiences to contribute to the overall success of the organization while advancing our team goals and milestones.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Manager
Class 1 Professional Services
02.2022 - Current
- Initiate new Clients and business plans
- Manage & secure existing cliental
- Drive increased revenues with existing clients
- Drive further company expansion in both a geographical reach & business capabilities
- Manage client transactions, Invoices & Proposals
- Assist with field operations job site development and work progress
- Validate all existing and forthcoming work is planned and on time
- Customer service to all cliental 24/7/356
- Railroad proficient in all capacities to assist any client’s requests or services needed.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
Senior Field Operations Manager
Class 1 Professional Services
02.2020 - 02.2022
- Plan and Facilitate capital budget projects for class one Railroad Companies
- Manage overall manpower and scheduling for multiple projects
- Manage & inspect project specifics to ensure they are on schedule to meet punch list deadlines
- Facilitate and supervise all sub-contractors within my projects
- Project management, ensuring metrics and goals are met to ensure on time project completion
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
- Experienced with Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, data & communications, Mechanical Facilities
- Pre-plan and manage snow season events for the Union Pacific Railroad in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, and for Canadian Pacific Railroad in Illinois and Wisconsin
- Manage delivery and distribution of road salt prior and during snow event
- Fleet management of trucks, trailers, equipment, tractors and other various heavy equipment
- Schedule and build preventative maintenance servicing routines on all fleet vehicles and equipment
- Ensure all railroad projects meet DOT, AAR & FRA requirements or greater
- Receive and schedule all incoming planned & emergency work 24/7/365.
- Met with senior management to determine needs and develop roadmaps.
- Monitored team performance to assess training requirements and areas in need of improvement.
- Oversaw work of 35 direct reports & 20 contracted personnel.
Mechanical Foreman
CP Railroad
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Facilitate, manage and forecast locomotive and freight car inspections and repairs
- Plan inbound & outbound train inspections
- Plan and organize locomotive assignments for a current 12 hour period
- Plan locomotive assignments to meet the tonnage and gradient tractive efforts for the outbound assignments
- Forecast locomotive assignments for following 24 hour period
- Check & validate all Local and Road locomotive Annual, Periodic, QLMI and AFM dates
- Manage Carmen, Machinist & Laborers for each shift
- Proficient in SAP, TYES, CRB, RAILIN, NEXUX, ITM, Word, Excel and Outlook.
Mechanical Supervisor
CP Railroad
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Support, communicate and deliver to key performance indicators
- Correct and document safety incidents, safety hazards & hazardous concerns
- Lead to ensure locomotive and freight car repairs are performed within specifications and FRA & AAR rules
- Maintain communication and foster positive working relationships with union and non-union officials
- Member of the emergency response team (SERTC) hazmat and non-hazmat responses
- On call 24/7, mainline train accidents, incidents or repairs to ensure trains are on the move
- Work directly with yard and shop operations to ensure uniform inspections and repairs are made
- Manage and supervise 75 US East mechanical employees union & non-union
- Maintain and manage capital budgets to meet expectations & achieve budget metrics
- Manage a fleet of 18 mechanical vehicles and DOT certifications
- Manage and plan appropriate locomotives for outbound trains
- Ensure locomotives meet FRA & AAR requirements for both local yard and main line movements
- Proficient in SAP, TYES, CRB, RAILINC, NEXUS, Word, Excel, Outlook.
Mechanical Carman
CP Railroad
11.2015 - 08.2016
- Inspect and repair rail cars to ensure they meet or exceed FRA and AAR specifications
- Perform all preventative maintenance work & repairs on trucks, structure, safety appliances, brake systems, draft systems and any associated tests
- Perform tests and perform associated repairs on all air brake pipping and valve systems.
Signal maintenance & Construction
CP Railroad
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Inspect and test mainline signals and interlocking’s
- Perform monthly, quarterly and yearling testing on crossing signals, interlocking’s, electric locks, power switches and switch heaters
- Install and upgrade signal bungalows, PTC networks and radios
- On call 24/7 for emergency responses.
Dispatch Supervisor
Comcast
12.2012 - 11.2014
- Monitor and maintain an even work flow to the field technicians of the greater Chicago Region
- Supervise a team of 10 dispatch agents
- Conduct employee coaching on company processes and procedures
- Develop and run weekly training sessions on company business fundamentals and career development programs
- Proficient with CSG, Scout, Workforce Express and Watchtower
- Supervised team of 10 employees and provided training focused on maximizing overall performance.
Head End Engineer
Comcast
03.2011 - 12.2012
- Upgrade and maintain critical network servers for the greater Chicago region
- Run wires and connections to network servers
- Maintain internet and phone services
- Ensuring market health to meet FCC (Federal Communications Commission) standards
- Assisting line-technicians and fiber optic technicians in repairs and field upgrades
- Upgrade and maintain telecommunication systems.
Field Operations Technician
Comcast
06.2008 - 03.2011
- Install aerial & underground drop wires to homes
- Install and run wires through walls with coaxial and Ethernet cables
- Install and repair E911 phone systems
- Troubleshooting picture quality and customer equipment
- Ensure top quality installation and customer satisfaction
- Install and repair voice over internet protocol (VOIP) services
- Install cable services in multi/single family homes
- Perform all duties of a network cable installations technician
- Install and repair wireless security products (camera, motion sensor, lights).
Security guard
IPC Security
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Surveillance of a 2.3 million square foot mall
- Monitor and secure 300 stores
- Assist in fraud and loss prevention tasks.
Laborer/Driver
1-800-GOT-Junk
08.2005 - 11.2007
- Assess estate cleanouts
- Debris removal from construction sites
- Manage a team of three trucks and their crews.
Education
Diploma -
Dowagiac Union High School
Dowagiac, MI05.2004
Skills
- Staff Training
- Project Management
- Cost Containment
- Safety Protocols
- Contract Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Project Estimation and Bidding
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Employee Development
- MS Office Proficiency
- Facility Operations
- Subcontractor Oversight
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Project Manager
Class 1 Professional Services
02.2022 - Current
Senior Field Operations Manager
Class 1 Professional Services
02.2020 - 02.2022
Mechanical Foreman
CP Railroad
10.2018 - 02.2020
Mechanical Supervisor
CP Railroad
08.2016 - 10.2018
Mechanical Carman
CP Railroad
11.2015 - 08.2016
Signal maintenance & Construction
CP Railroad
11.2014 - 11.2015
Dispatch Supervisor
Comcast
12.2012 - 11.2014
Head End Engineer
Comcast
03.2011 - 12.2012
Field Operations Technician
Comcast
06.2008 - 03.2011
Security guard
IPC Security
11.2007 - 06.2008
Laborer/Driver
1-800-GOT-Junk
08.2005 - 11.2007
Diploma -
Dowagiac Union High School
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