Steven Sparks
Louisville,KY
Summary
Forward-thinking construction leader and dedicated project manager offering several years of construction and contracting experience on communication plant projects. Well-versed in supervising all phases of construction, from pre-construction through final walkthroughs and closeout. Proven skills in multitasking on several projects per year. Diligent, diplomatic and inspirational with solid leadership, organizational and decision-making skills focused on delivering exceptional value to customers with high-quality construction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Construction Manager
Accelecom
Louisville, KY
05.2022 - 09.2024
- Developed and implemented construction plans for projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable codes and regulations.
- Coordinated the delivery of materials to job sites and supervised subcontractors to ensure quality control.
- Analyzed blueprints, specifications and other technical documents to identify potential problems or conflicts.
- Organized meetings between contractors, suppliers and other stakeholders to discuss project progress.
- Inspected job sites regularly to verify safety protocols were being followed and that work was progressing in accordance with established guidelines.
- Resolved any issues that arose during the course of a project in a timely manner.
- Monitored job sites to analyze problems and recommend and implement solutions.
- Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Provided direction to staff members regarding technical procedures associated with each project.
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T
Louisville, KY
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Installed and maintained outside plant cable systems, including aerial, underground, and buried cables.
- Provided technical support for customer service outages, troubleshooting and repair of outside plant systems.
- Inspected existing communication infrastructure to ensure its compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of engineering plans for the installation of new communications cabling systems.
- Conducted system maintenance activities including testing, cleaning, repairing and replacing parts where necessary.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all outside plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations when called upon by management.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
- Performed pole climbing, digging holes and backfilling trenches for line installation.
- Operated bucket trucks to install or maintain communication lines.
- Participated in emergency response teams during natural disasters.
- Provided training and technical assistance to apprentices while they learned the trade.
Construction Supervisor
TCS
Louisville, KY
12.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted daily site inspections to ensure safety regulations were being adhered to.
- Monitored construction progress, communicated project updates and identified potential problems or delays.
- Assigned tasks to subcontractors and monitored their performance to ensure quality standards were met.
- Coordinated with architects, engineers and other professionals regarding design changes and adaptations on-site.
- Reviewed plans, blueprints and drawings for accuracy of measurements and specifications.
- Ensured that materials used in the construction process conformed to industry standards.
- Provided technical guidance and expertise to workers engaged in building activities.
- Resolved disputes between contractors, suppliers, consultants and owners concerning contractual issues or financial matters.
- Inspected finished projects to guarantee quality control compliance.
- Maintained records of all work completed by contractors including time sheets, supplies purchased.
- Scheduled material deliveries ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
- Developed effective strategies for dealing with difficult situations such as weather delays or labor shortages.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of productivity among workers.
- Interpreted engineering plans and ensured that they were accurately followed during the building process.
- Ordered necessary tools, equipment, machinery and resources required by workers in order to complete projects successfully.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were strictly followed at all times throughout the duration of the project.
- Supervised personnel on-site providing guidance when needed while monitoring their work performance.
- Supervised crew to facilitate top quality and achievement of project milestones.
- Inspected daily construction to determine project progress, contract compliance and safety.
- Tracked material usage and contractor hours to align projects with budgets.
- Created weekly schedules and daily workflows to support adequate project coverage.
- Mentored field personnel in executing tasks to complete projects on time and under budget.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T
Louisville, KY
03.2016 - 11.2019
- Installed and maintained outside plant cable systems, including aerial, underground, and buried cables.
- Provided technical support for customer service outages, troubleshooting and repair of outside plant systems.
- Performed splicing activities on coaxial, fiber optic and copper cables in accordance with industry standards.
- Identified potential construction sites for new outside plant facilities.
- Inspected existing communication infrastructure to ensure its compliance with applicable codes and regulations.
- Assisted in the preparation of engineering plans for the installation of new communications cabling systems.
- Conducted system maintenance activities including testing, cleaning, repairing and replacing parts where necessary.
- Collaborated with other technicians to coordinate the installation of new services or upgrades to existing services.
- Implemented safety protocols while performing job duties in order to minimize risk of injury or property damage.
- Repaired damaged telephone poles as needed using specialized tools such as hand saws or chain saws.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding work performed and materials used during installations.
- Performed preventive maintenance on all outside plant equipment to ensure optimal performance.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations when called upon by management.
- Maintained accurate records related to projects completed or ongoing activity logs.
- Ensured that all installations were done according to company policies and procedures.
- Communicated with other departments within the organization regarding project progress updates.
- Measured, cut, spliced and installed wires and cables.
Wire Technician
AT&T
Louisville, KY
06.2013 - 03.2016
- Installed, terminated and tested wiring for cable television, High speed internet, and phone systems.
- Conducted periodic tests on cabling infrastructure using specialized test equipment such as time domain reflectometers or optical loss testers.
- Provided technical support to customers regarding their services.
- Assisted in setting up new customer accounts by running necessary cables between distribution points and customer premises equipment.
- Programmed remote control devices for customers' televisions according to their preferences.
- Documented all activities related to the installation, repair and maintenance of cable television systems in order to maintain accurate records.
- Ensured that all safety regulations were followed while working on-site at customer locations.
- Monitored network performance metrics such as latency, jitter and packet loss in order to identify potential problems with the system.
- Installed, terminated and tested copper and fiber optic wiring for internet, phone, and television services.
- Trained new technicians on installation, troubleshooting, and safety procedures.
- Laid out cabling plans and ran through buildings to desired locations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Louisville, KY05-2001
Skills
- Hiring and Training
- Site Safety
- Project Documentation
- Building codes and regulations
- Management
- Project Schedule Adherence
- Emergency assistance
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Schedule Coordination
- Sub
- Site safety coordinator
- contractor Management
- Reading Blueprints
- Project Management
- Construction safety
- Design coordination
Certification
- Commercial Driver's License~~.
- CPR/AED Certification
- First Aid Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Emergency First Responder
- Certified fiber optic installer
- Smith's defensive driving certification
Accomplishments
- Network Operations award for excellence
- Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout Award
Timeline
Construction Manager
Accelecom
05.2022 - 09.2024
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T
03.2021 - 05.2022
Construction Supervisor
TCS
12.2019 - 03.2021
Outside Plant Technician
AT&T
03.2016 - 11.2019
Wire Technician
AT&T
06.2013 - 03.2016
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
References
References available upon request.
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