Construction Supervisor
Chris Burkes
ITG
Greenville
1
Language
11
years of professional experience
Construction Professional experienced in overseeing building projects from planning to execution. Achieved successful project outcomes through strong team collaboration and effective problem-solving skills. Focused on delivering high-quality results and enhancing project management processes.
Work History
Construction Supervisor
2 Years- Had 30 in-house employees plus 5 subcontractor employees under my direction for RUS(RDOF) build outs and BAU job orders
- Supervised 4 Construction Coordinators to guide timely work order close out and advance planning coordination with the provider.
- Averaged 60-70 completed jobs a week with 98% on time completion
- Ran emergency call outs (ECOs) and game-planned with CLEC for minimal customer downtime
- Streamlined billing process to ensure job submissions within 48 hours
- Verified all red lines and changes for accurate as-builts and splicing matrixes
- Acted as point of contact for managing warehouse inventory and placing material orders.
- Ensured 100% QA/QC on all construction
- Coordinated subcontractors, resolving workflow conflicts and maintaining project continuity.
Project Manager
10 Months- Ran numerous RBB, BAU, and Densification Projects in the NE
- Managed multiple vendors for walk-out, design, permitting, and construction, ensuring project alignment and timely delivery
- Managed Finances and allocated funds in order of importance with SalesForce
- Coordinated with interoffice departments to prioritize tasks, facilitating on-schedule project completion
- Trained staff on best construction practices for all best construction practices
Resident Inspector/Project Lead
4 Years- Project lead for various fiber projects in SD, WV, NC, SC, and NY
- Executed red line changes to enhance project accuracy for company engineering and ILEC/CLEC customers.
- Represented Vantage Point during Schedule 5 ride outs to ensure accurate make-ready plans and defined cable paths, managing costs for local provider and collaborating with pole owners on financial solutions.
- Applied RUS requirements and codes for compliance
- Lead IKE teams in various locations for CAD and engineering
- Subcontractor management and cost control
- Oversaw subcontractor management and implemented cost control measures
- Project and contract resolution
Technician
3 Years 6 Months- Installed DC and AC Power for Central Offices for Crown Castle, Duquesne Light, Verizon, and AT&T. Helped design layout for new CO's and huts
- Terminated and pulled fiber in ISP and OSP settings to ensure reliable connectivity
- Constructed and installed conduit and racking for diverse customer projects to support infrastructure needs
- Installed DC and AC power systems in central offices for clients including Crown Castle, Duquesne Light, Verizon, and AT&T.
Education
some Bachelor of Science - Occupational Health & Safety
AAS - Electronics
Apprenticeship - Fuel and Cryogenic Maintenance
Stationed in England and Virginia
Skills
Project Leadership 100%
Project Planning 90%
Process Improvement 100%
Microsoft Project 80%
FieldWire 90%
Adobe Acrobat 90%
Microsoft Office Suite 90%
Materials management
Project scheduling
Spanish communication
Scheduling
Materials logistics
Staff management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Construction Supervisor
ITG
07.2024 - 07.2026Read More
Project Manager
SRI Telecom
09.2022 - 07.2023Read More
Resident Inspector/Project Lead
Vantage Point Solutions
07.2018 - 07.2022Read More
Technician
American Services, LLC
02.2015 - 08.2018Read More
Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Apprenticeship from Fuel and Cryogenic Maintenance
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San Antonio College
AAS from Electronics
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University of Maryland-College Park
some Bachelor of Science from Occupational Health & Safety
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