THEODORE F YOUNG II
CALHOUN,GA.
Summary
Extensive expertise in OSP construction and project management, emphasizing safety compliance and quality assurance. Proven ability to facilitate project execution through effective communication with municipalities and daily inspections, ensuring timely completion and superior standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
OSP Construction Manager (contractor)
Crown Castle Fiber-Through MasTech Digital
05.2024 - Current
- Conducted site surveys with customers to determine their needs and the best way to provide customer service.
- Daily job visits to inspect quality of work being performed and to make sure timelines are being met.
- Ordered materials for construction activities, created purchase orders, and sent Go notices to vendors to initiate locates and construction.
- Attended weekly meetings with upper management and Project Managers to update on progress and expected ECDs.
- Recorded and reported all damages to facilitate repairs and secure reimbursements from responsible parties.
- Facilitated project progress through effective on-site decision-making.
- Working with the permitting department to track when we can move forward with an activity, which includes taking pictures of the work area pre and post site work.
- Work in about 12 different databases daily including Excel, Smartsheets and various company databases.
- When work is completed I quality inspect and close out the order.
ENGINEER I
UNITI-KINETIC
Dalton, Georgia
11.2024 - 04.2026
- ON SITE VISITS TO GATHER INFORMATION ABOUT THE TERRAIN, POLE HEIGHTS, EXISTING UTILITIES AND OBSTACLES.
- TAKING POLE HEIGHT MEASUREMENTS FOR REQUESTING PERMITS.
- Created work orders for damaged facilities and routine maintenance to ensure timely repairs.
- ATTENDED MEETINGS CONCERNING FUTURE AND ONGOING PROJECTS, DESIGN INCLUDES PLACING OF AERIAL AND BURIED FIBER, THE PLACEMENT OF TERMINALS, POLES AND HUBS.
- MET WITH CUSTOMERS CONCERNING PRIVATE EASEMENTS AND FACILITY RELOCATION.
- Supported team workload by traveling to multiple sites for assistance.
- WORKED WITH GOVERNMENT PAID PROJECTS TO BRING INTERNET TO RURAL AREAS.
- Inspected utility placements at work locations and implemented field changes to optimize fiber installation.
- ROAD OUT FINAL DESIGN PRINTS TO VALIDATE ACCURACY OR TO MAKE NECESSARY CHANGES THAT HAVE BEEN MISSED.
Local Manager
Frontier Communications
Venice, USA
03.2021 - 02.2024
- Perform field visits to check the quality of the tech's' work and meet with customers to ensure the delivery of a good product.
- Processed customer service orders and trouble tickets daily, supporting technicians on-site and enhancing overall productivity.
- Executed cable maintenance for spans of 300' or less, addressed damage issues, generated work orders for repairs, and coordinated with all crews to ensure completion.
- Check with technicians on a regular basis on the importance of safety. Ensure they have all the tools they need to work safely and efficiently.
- Conduct weekly meetings to discuss any concerns the team might have.
- In contact with customers to assist them with issues they may be experiencing. This information is shared with technicians, so they stay informed.
- Collaborated with municipalities to resolve concerns regarding our plant operations and ongoing field repairs.
- Coordinated with air pressure, construction, and TCO departments to ensure safe and efficient project completion.
Construction Manager
Crown Castle Fiber through Broad Staff Inc
02.2019 - 03.2021
- Managed contractors in daily operations for placement of fiber optic facilities, cable, vaults, and in-line systems, ensuring project timelines were met.
- Collaborated with municipalities to oversee building prints, permitting, restoration, and closure of work orders, facilitating smooth project transitions.
- Coordinated with locators to ensure accurate mapping of existing facilities and updated details on newly placed plant, enhancing project accuracy.
- Conducted on-site meetings with vendors and led weekly project discussions using Teams and Webex.
- Ensured accuracy of redlines to maintain quality control in auditing and inventory.
- Ensured accurate verification of duct and cable sizes to meet project requirements.
Construction Supervisor
Mastec Utilities
Ft Myers, USA
07.2018 - 02.2019
- Managed outside plant construction projects, ensuring both aerial and buried systems were built to specifications.
- Inspected job sites to identify setup requirements for activities like bore rig installation, trenching, or plowing.
- Handed out daily assignments and coordinated with crew foreman.
- Reviewed prints with foreman, visited job sites, did pre-job walkouts to determine any potential issues.
- Created as-built prints aligned with field notes and materials for proper documentation.
- In charge of permitting with state, county and city utility officials as well as other utilities.
- Performed inventory on tools and materials to reduce unnecessary expenditures.
- Reported job changes for accurate billing and record updates.
- Marked the intended path with paint. Called in locates to establish a running line.
- Attended meetings to keep our customers informed of our progress and to hear any future concerns.
Construction Project Administrator
CenturyLink
Ft Myers, USA
05.2014 - 06.2018
- Managed OSP and ISP commitments for cell tower sites and power stations, determining zone of influence and fiber placement.
- Oversaw construction billing, reviewed invoices, and prepared CLPs to validate charges for additional payout.
- Worked with engineering team on existing and new construction jobs to get any potential issues resolved early.
- Collaborated with contractors, maintenance, and company employees across all aspects of field work and internal operations.
- Communicated changes in the field and adjusted prints and billing accordingly.
- Worked on FTTH and business fiber as well as assisted in greenfield and brownfield jobs.
Education
Associate of Science - Communications
WV State University
Institute12-1979
Skills
- Construction oversight
- Utility coordination
- Project management
- Safety compliance
- Project documentation
- Material ordering
- Customer relationship management
References
- JIM NOTTINGHAM, 211-826-6844, Consultant, Pierce Industries
- GEORGE MOURA, 239-645-8254, Deputy Sheriff, Lee County FL
- CONNOR ROMO, KINETIC ENT., OSP Engineer
- TODD SAILOR, 239-450-5726, Project Manager, Team Fishel
- CHUCK FERGUSON, 570-872-6637, Construction Manager, Crown Castle Fiber
- MARY BOWEN, 954-616-7359, Field Manager, Verizon
- JEFF HOIT, 239-994-0343, Supervisor, I-2 Solutions Inc.
Affiliations
- Enjoy all sports, I am an avid golfer and fisherman.
Work Preference
Location Preference
HybridSalary Range
$45000/yr - $70000/yrTimeline
ENGINEER I
UNITI-KINETIC
11.2024 - 04.2026
OSP Construction Manager (contractor)
Crown Castle Fiber-Through MasTech Digital
05.2024 - Current
Local Manager
Frontier Communications
03.2021 - 02.2024
Construction Manager
Crown Castle Fiber through Broad Staff Inc
02.2019 - 03.2021
Construction Supervisor
Mastec Utilities
07.2018 - 02.2019
Construction Project Administrator
CenturyLink
05.2014 - 06.2018
Associate of Science - Communications
WV State University