As a Project Manager the main objective is to deliver the project to the client on time, within budget and to meet if not exceed client expectations!
Kenneth R. Evans
815 7th Avenue
New Smyrna Beach, Florida 32169
Home: (386) 426-2985
Mobile: (386) 478-9838
Email: kenevans53[at]aol.com
PROFILE
Design/Build Project Manager with 25 years' experience managing/directing cross-functional teams of technical experts to analyze systems and processes and implement infrastructure improvements. Recognized for leadership in planning, scheduling, crisis and risk management, and definition of scope of work deliver projects (data center expansions, new construction of data centers, server farms, research and development environments, infrastructure renovations and office buildings) on time and within budgets. Established a proven record of developing team unity which resulted in the improved efficiency and cooperation of all contractors.
EXPERTISE
• Project Management
• Problem Identification & Resolution
• Team Building/Leadership
• Cross-Departmental Communications
• Business/Project Strategy & Direction
• Implementation of best Practices for Network Installation and Design
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Lee Technologies, Inc Fairfax, VA
2007 - 2009
Project Manager – Design/Build Construction
• Achieved project objectives, ensuring completion in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Directed and negotiated terms with various vendors for purchasing and installation of Infrastructure Mission Critical Equipment (UPS systems, Emergency Generators, Fire Suppression systems, HVAC systems, Security systems)
• Led project planning and management of General Contractor, Sub-Contractors, Equipment Vendors, Environmental Agency’s and Client to establish project timelines goals and maintain Budgets for each project.
• Implemented daily and weekly meetings with all key stakeholders to present the current status of projects and the necessity to formulate strategies to improve business and operational processes.
• Established a Team approach to handle problems that resulted in change orders (designs, equipment, and man power allotment) to still maintain project timelines and client expectations.
• DOD security clearance TS/SSBI
Infrastructure Development Corporation San Diego, CA
2004 – 2007
Project Manager/Mission Critical Specialist
• Prepare and conduct Data Center/Server Farm Infrastructure and Environmental Analysis which includes commercial and military customers (NMCI Program-Navy/Marine Corps).
• Responsible for all construction phases for data center/serve farm expansions as well as the infrastructure installation/commissioning of UPS Systems, HVAC Systems, Fire Suppression Systems and Generators.
• Responsible for the selection process of general contractors, maintaining all construction/commissioning schedules as well as managing all financials related to the scope of work.
• DOD security clearance TS/SSBI
Engineering and Professional Services Tinton Falls, NJ
01/2001 - 04/2003
Regional Project Manager
• Regional Project Manager (Southeast United States including Puerto Rico and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba).
• My responsibilities included the construction of Navy/Marine Corps. Server farms, Navy/Marine Corps. Network Operations Center (NOC).
• Other responsibilities included the management of site managers, construction schedules (timelines), selection of general contractors and the overall management of all financials.
• DOD security clearance TS/SSBI
Triton Network Systems, Inc. Orlando, FL
11/1999 - 12/2000
Installation Engineering Manager
• Developed and managed the “Approved Service Provider†program for nation wide installations and deployments of broadband digital radios.
• Developed and maintained quality auditing program for installations and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for supplying installation, network design, commissioning and acceptance testing resources for domestic and international sales.
• Managed a staff of twelve (12) installation engineers and two (2) administrators.
• Daily interaction with system engineering; product management, sales and technical assistance center departments.
• Managed numerous field trials domestically and internationally.
Teligent, Inc. Orlando, FL
03/1998 - 11/1999
Transmission & Transport Engineer
• Responsible for the Network Design and Optimization
• Responsible for negotiating pricing with the RBOCS, VARs for pricing on DS1, DS3, OC1, OC12, OC48 and OC192.
• Responsible for the integrity of the 24 x 7 operations as well as the technical stall supporting the network.
Mobile Switching Office Engineer
• Responsible for the Design and Build-Out of the first Nextel Mobile Switching Office in the State of
• Responsible for negotiating vendor equipment contracts.
• Responsible for negotiating contract terms with RBOCS for the delivery and pricing of OC1, OC12, OC48, and OC192 transport carriers.
• Responsible for the everyday integrity of the online network but also the performance of the cell towers providing the communications to Nextel Wireless customers
Golden Retrieval Services, New Smyrna Beach, FL
09/1994 - 09/1996
Personal and Commercial Loan Analyst
• Started my own business analyzing home and commercial mortgages for the purpose of detecting errors that might cause the consumer to be overcharged.
Tellabs, Inc. Lisle, IL
04/1986 - 08/1994
Senior Field Engineer
• I was responsible for the installation of large scale digital transmission systems for the Regional Bell Operating company’s throughout the Southeast United States.
03/1973 - 03/1977
United States Navy
Cryptology Data/Telecom Specialist
Security Clearance (type/upon request) - Honorable Discharge
EDUCATION
Smithtown High School
SUNY [at] Delhi, New York
US Navy Advanced “A†and “C†Telecommunication Schools (Cryptology)
AT&T Fiber Optics School
AT&T Advanced Network School
Hewlett Packard Protocol Course
Bell Labs Network Design and Optimization Course
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