Robert Ireland

rief8988@westpost.net Phone: (425) 22

1. 8011
Action oriented, results focused, decisive, project management professional offe
ring 20 years experience in the utility construction industry, with the last 10
years focused on Operations and Project Management. Acknowledged by Corporate le
aders for providing outstanding leadership/management skills, leading to increas
ed revenue and expanded business opportunities. Offering demonstrated abilities
in project definition, scheduling, budget & objective development, adjustment o
f project scope, project team communication/organization, insightful stakeholder
reviews, budget/cost management and project timeline delivery. Seeking a caree
r with a progressive, professional organization that will utilize my unique blen
d of visionary leadership and unparalleled work ethic to help achieve a high lev
el of team success.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Project Management
Project planning/development
Vendor Management
Workflow Optimization
Corporate/External Communications
P&L Accountability
Financial Risk Management
Multi-site Project Management
Performance Management
Budget Management

Professional Profile:
Tetratech Construction Services Inc. Oregon/Washington 2003-2010
Operations Manager, Washington State - Promoted to new operating unit with minim
al backlog and excessive costs. Expanded volume with existing customers & acqui
red new business partners by forging a reputation for improved quality, consiste
ncy and timely performance thereby, increasing profitability. Restructured oper
ations; implementing improved metrics tracking systems & developing project team
communications. Improved team understanding of deadlines, objectives, assignmen
ts and project deliverables, enabled increased profitability of operating unit.
Effectively represented stakeholders interest at all pre-construction, permitti
ng, feasibility & status meetings.
Managed 55 internal/75 contract employees
simultaneously to meet delivery timelines on multiple
projects with competing priorities.
Created excellent local vendor/contractor
relationships to enable rapid adaptability to
increased work volume.
Effectively managed 12 to 15 million dollars
annually to meet or exceed AOP.
Successfully completed turn-key construction on a 43
mile fiber network for school district.
Managed completion of over 50 cell site
construction/infrastructure upgrades for major
wireless carrier throughout Washington State on
extremely short delivery timelines.
 Spearheaded initiative to procure work with Local
P.U.D. Subsequent contract resulted in successful
completion of 1 transmission and 3 distribution
section replacements.
Facilitated the negotiation of multiple new business
partners including, four major telecom carriers & one
P.U.D.
Profitably managed regional maintenance contract
for national telecommunications company. Activities
included; all underground, aerial, splicing, and
related restoration. Contract also required
coordinating contract employees to perform work in
the power space.(electrical)

Construction Manager Portland Oregon- A proven performer with earned reputation

for significant company/customer contributions. Instrumental in all constructio
n related activities including; workforce scheduling, procuring work, bid review
, database tracking, redline review for accurate representation with actual, an
alyzing equipment needs, ensuring occupational safety, selecting site specific
utility routes and project reporting.
Managed multiple varying projects simultaneously
including Telecommunications, water, power and sewer
projects for commercial, public and private entities.
Projects ranged in size from $2500 to $130,000,000
with timelines from one day to six years.
Implemented construction/methods for maximum
productivity and customer satisfaction on FTTP build
In the N.W. region. Resulting revenues totaled
$130,000,000 over 6 years.
Managed all phases of underground and aerial
construction including hard wire, wireless and fiber
optic projects. Instrumental in all phases of turnkey
operations from design/build through final
restoration, project closure and customer hand off.
Represented the company at national trade shows,
increasing business through initial persuasive
communication and appropriate, knowledgeable follow
up.

Sage Telecommunications Inc. Construction Manager 1998-2003

Entrusted by stakeholders with implementation of best construction practices & s
upervision of all daily construction activities. Daily oversight included; proj
ect personnel, work assignment in regards to project objectives, performance imp
rovement & risk mitigation. Additional responsibilities included coordination a
nd tracking of both long/ short term projects to effectively meet or exceed time
line delivery and budget guidelines.
Developed daily construction routines to maximize
productivity.
 Helped drive company growth initiatives. Yearly
revenue increased 400% during my tenure
to $10,000,000/yr.
Trained crews to perform directional drilling on
high volume projects. The resulting success and
visibility led to Sage Telecommunications purchase
by Tetratech CSI.
Facilitated smooth transition of employees and
procedures to new company.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (Education)B.S. Western Oregon
State University
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Volunteer Work:
Advisory board member for Utility Taskforce
Readiness Program
Fundraising for Providence Children?s Center ?
Everett, WA
? Coached numerous youth baseball, softball and basketball teams