Robert Shiflett
Fishers
Summary
Results-driven management professional with proven ability to lead teams to success. Strong focus on team collaboration, operational efficiency, and achieving measurable outcomes. Adept at strategic planning, process improvement, and fostering culture of accountability and excellence. Known for adaptability and consistently meeting changing organizational needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
ANSCO & Associates
03.2022 - Current
- Led multi-market scoping organization — Managed and developed a 22-member scoping team across 6 markets, consistently delivering high-quality scoping packages for Macro, Small Cell, and NSB programs.
- Oversaw multi-site P&L — Oversaw full profit & loss performance across all project sites, strengthening financial accountability and ensuring each location consistently met revenue and margin targets.
- Defined national construction scope — Partnered with AT&T to establish and refine the national scope of work for construction services, supporting an annual portfolio of approximately 3,000 projects across all markets.
- Advised leadership on operational risks — Advised senior leadership on scoping challenges, profit-and-loss impacts, and systemic process issues, shaping strategic decisions and driving operational improvements.
- Led national contract remediation — Led coordination with AT&T’s auditing team to remediate audited project issues, strengthening contract compliance and reducing operational risk.
National Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2024
- Manage and develop the national scoping team of 27 scoping professionals in 5 markets
- Work with client for an established scope of work for construction services nationally (avg. 2,000 sites annually)
- Responsible for ordering material and triggering funding for each site based upon agreed scope
- Flag out of scope work (SOW) not allowed per contract
- Work directly with the site acquisition (SAQ) vendor and construction team to ensure no project delays
- Report to leadership on issues relating to quality, procurement, and scoping
- Establish processes to maximize front end efficiency and profitability nationwide
- Work with the client on a new scoping for accuracy initiatives nationwide involving drone program
Regional Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
Overland Contracting Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2022
- Managed a team of 6 scoping professionals for Eastern TURF markets; OHPA, MICH, NYNJ
- Worked directly with market leadership on issues relating to quality, procurement, and scoping
- Created processes for scoping to maximize front end efficiency for the markets
- Worked with the client and internal teams to meet scoping deadlines
- Developed a reporting metric for scoping tasks to report to management daily
Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2018
- Conducted and led calls with the client to determine SOW for each site
- Reviewed construction documents to create Bill of Materials (BOMs)
- Developed a reporting metric for scoping tasks to report to management daily
- Created a process for turning over sites to execution after scoping, engineering, and SAQ are complete
- Aided in the development of an auto populated BOM for more consistent material ordering
Field Construction Manager- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Created scopes of work and material ordering for each site assigned
- Enforced our corporate safety policies and procedures to all field personnel
- Managed local contractors in the building of AT&T’s LTE upgrade in Indiana (approx. 1,000 sites)
Project Facilitator- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2014 - 10.2015
- Aided the construction team in managing AT&T’s LTE upgrades (approx. 1,200 sites)
- Assisted the Lead Construction Managers (LCMs) in managing the 125/126 closeout process
- Worked with LCMs to ensure sites are under budget for SOW completed by the contractors
Project Facilitator- Sprint Network Vision Project (Region 3)
Overland Contracting Inc.
12.2012 - 07.2014
- Reviewed and approved contractor closeout packages for quality control
- Coordinated accurate, up-to-date reporting of project status, scheduling, and planning
- Presented construction forecasts and issues to the client in daily meetings
Fleet Manager- Sprint Network Vision Project (Nationwide)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2012 - 12.2012
- Managed and monitored company fleet and rental driving behaviors
- Ensured employees are abiding by the rules and regulations stated in the 4-J Supplement
- Designed and developed a point-based system for grading FCMs on performance
Education
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN05-2012
Skills
- Project Management, Financial Management, Process Improvement, Client Relationship Management, Budget Oversight, Reporting, Contract Compliance, Cross-Functional Coordination
- NORAD, Filtrac, MPACT (AT&T), Microsoft Office - Proficient in Excel, IWM (AT&T), EDST Drone Portal, Operations Center, Operations Portal
Timeline
Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
ANSCO & Associates
03.2022 - Current
Regional Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
Overland Contracting Inc.
12.2018 - 03.2022
Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2016 - 12.2018
Field Construction Manager- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
10.2015 - 07.2016
Project Facilitator- AT&T Turf Project (MI/IN)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2014 - 10.2015
Project Facilitator- Sprint Network Vision Project (Region 3)
Overland Contracting Inc.
12.2012 - 07.2014
National Scoping Manager- AT&T Turf Project
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2012 - 08.2024
Fleet Manager- Sprint Network Vision Project (Nationwide)
Overland Contracting Inc.
07.2012 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Building Construction Management
Purdue University