Bryan Blankenship
Loveland
Summary
Results-oriented leader with expertise in strategic planning, project management, and operational oversight. Enhances team collaboration and drives outcomes through effective resource allocation and stakeholder communication. Experienced Superintendent skilled in compliance, budget management, and team coordination for successful project delivery.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Splicing Superintendent
Ledcor Group
Lexington
08.2025 - Current
- Led construction projects ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Managed scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation for multiple concurrent projects.
- Supervised on-site teams, providing mentorship and guidance to achieve project goals.
- Conducted site inspections to monitor progress and ensure adherence to timelines.
- Manage day-to-day workloads, identifying ways to be more efficient with our in-house and contractor crews.
- Tracked daily progression of workloads from in-house crews and sub-contractors to ensure timely project completion
- Proven ability to guide safe work practices in a high-pressure environment while maintaining project.
- Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with multiple project stakeholders, interpret stakeholders’ needs and identify solutions.
- Ability to collaborate with clients and our in-house team on troubleshooting.
- Ability to review Construction Prints and create Excel sheets and splice matrixes.
- Quality controlled photos of work and approved invoicing to maintain accuracy and accountability
- Put together all Client Test Package based off Light levels delivered from the field.
- Review Optical Time Domain Reflectometer and Power Meter results.
- Coordinated contractor onboarding to uphold company compliance standards.
Field Operations Manager-Fiber Optic Repair and Installation
altafiber
09.1999 - 12.2024
- Coordinated pre-surveying of job sites, scheduled jobs, and ensured the availability of necessary materials to facilitate efficient operations.
- Conducted in-progress site visits and safety inspections to maintain compliance with regulations and ensure on-site safety standards were met.
- Oversaw contractor engagement and facilitated collaboration among team members to successfully meet project objectives.
- Led cross-functional teams to optimize field operations and enhance service delivery.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies that enhanced workflow and minimized unnecessary expenses.
- Tracked time and materials while ensuring accurate documentation, contributing to reliable progress and completion reporting.
- Implemented targeted initiatives to streamline departmental procedures.
- Led a team of up to thirty direct reports at one time for over 11 years.
- Assisted the IT department to develop new scheduling software.
- Researched past installations for mobile homes and cross-referenced industry standards to establish a uniform procedure for fiber to the mobile home.
- Supported engineers, planners, and project managers by managing planning details and cost estimation for various projects.
- Oversaw training programs for new hires, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and company standards.
- Analyzed performance data to identify trends and implement process improvements across teams.
- Field Operations Technician Standard of Work
Routing and Compliance Manager-Dispatch Center
altafiber
Cincinnati
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Developed and implemented routing plans designed to enhance efficiency and reduce operational redundancies.
- Oversaw daily operations of Dispatch Avoidance Team, minimizing unnecessary truck rolls and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Directed the activities of Dispatch Agents, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and optimal performance.
- Generated and analyzed performance reports to evaluate team effectiveness and pinpoint improvement areas.
- Monitored network outages and communicated timely updates to customers regarding service interruptions, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and transparency.
- Developed and implemented compliance policies to meet regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to establish clear compliance guidelines and expectations for all departments.
Education
Project Management Certification - Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH06.2015
Associate’s in science - Electronics Engineering Technology
CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Cincinnati, OH05.2002
Skills
- Fiber optic repair
- OSP engineering
- Project management
- Field operations planning
- Crew coordination
- Technician management
- Operational troubleshooting
- Performance metrics
- Report analysis
- Documentation oversight
- CAD and GIS expertise
- Technical adaptability
- Computer proficiency
- Office suite proficiency
- Client engagement
- Technical training
- Client engagement
Certification
- Certificate: Certified Project Management
- Certificate: Six Sigma Yellow Belt
- Certificate: LEAN
Timeline
Splicing Superintendent
Ledcor Group
08.2025 - Current
Routing and Compliance Manager-Dispatch Center
altafiber
10.2020 - 04.2022
Field Operations Manager-Fiber Optic Repair and Installation
altafiber
09.1999 - 12.2024
Project Management Certification - Lean-Six Sigma Green Belt
Xavier University
Associate’s in science - Electronics Engineering Technology
CINCINNATI STATE TECHNICAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE