TIM POVICH
Summary
Experienced Project Manager / Network Engineer / Network Technician in fiber optic network infrastructure. Skilled in the installation, operation, and maintenance of various cable types inside of homes, multi-dwelling units, and commercial buildings. Working knowledge of telecom construction, telecom documentation, drawings and specifications.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Supervisor
Congruex
03.2024 - Current
- Supervised field crews to maximize quality and work efficiency.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing company policies, procedures, and regulatory standards throughout each project phase.
- Delivered reports to construction manager to detail project updates and likely completion dates, noting delays, and causes.
- Ensured compliance with local building codes, regulations, and industry best practices through diligent oversight of all construction activities.
- Reduced safety incidents by implementing rigorous safety training programs for all workers.
- Oversaw daily operations at site, keeping team production moving at optimal pace.
Construction Supervisor
Viaero Fiber Networks
10.2022 - 10.2023
- Managing a team of inspectors on multiple projects
- Review and final approval of engineering diagrams
- Contractor interview, RFP creation, bid review, and awarding bids
- Monitoring project progression, budget, material acquisition/inventory
- Contractor quality review, safety monitoring, and upholding company standards
- Splicing for fiber migrations.
Project Manager
Zayo
08.2021 - 05.2023
- Work with contractors to repair fiber outages and cable cuts on CWDM and DWDM circuits
- Coordinate contractors for restorations on cable damages for excavations, boring, cable placement, splicing, conduit, and hand hole placement
- Monitor sales force for fiber outages to dispatch contractors
- Analyze OTDR traces and network diagrams to locate damage using MyWorld and Google Earth.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
Inspector (MDU, SFU, OSP) / Network Engineer
Mountain Limited
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Inspection of micro-duct, fiber cable, back bone cable, and equipment placement
- Lead meetings with contractors, general contractors, and owner representatives
- Produced weekly / monthly project reports
- Completed installation inspections and updated documentation in various databases
- Re-inspects products after they have been reworked to ensure they conform to the product standards/specifications
- Met with multiple departments to discuss project needs, manage deadlines, and prioritize resolution.
Network Technician
Century Link
01.2000 - 01.2018
- Built T-1 span lines, HDSL 4 wire circuits, ISDN circuits, and Fiber rings
- Built FTTN, FTTH, GPON, FTTT, and AQCB
- Provided accurate measurements and estimates for all projects
- Installed, maintained, tested, and engineered fiber and copper
- Performed fusion splicing fiber optic drop connections
- Maintained manual and electronic tools
- Operated lift trucks, generators, and safety equipment for confined space and general communication source areas
- Submitted 'As Builds' from field notes / Met required deadlines / Maintained all project records
- Experienced in working aloft, underground, climbing poles, and timber climbing
- Supervised in the field to ensure contractor and sub-contractor compliance.
Education
Pipefitters Union 208 Trade School
Denver, CO01.1995
Skills
- Construction supervision
- Pole Climbing
- Confined Space
- OTDR Testing
- Fiber Splicing
- Copper Splicing
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
Congruex
03.2024 - Current
Construction Supervisor
Viaero Fiber Networks
10.2022 - 10.2023
Project Manager
Zayo
08.2021 - 05.2023
Inspector (MDU, SFU, OSP) / Network Engineer
Mountain Limited
01.2019 - 01.2020
Network Technician
Century Link
01.2000 - 01.2018
Pipefitters Union 208 Trade School
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