Jeffery Dawson

Engineering Project Manager and telecommunications professional with 15+ years of experience spanning FTTX/FTTH engineering, Outside Plant (OSP) design, A&E project management, construction, permitting, ROW coordination, and multi-market project delivery. Experienced in leading telecommunications projects from engineering and design through permitting, construction readiness, and project closeout. Proven ability to manage cross-functional teams, coordinate engineering and construction resources, develop constructible designs, resolve permitting and ROW challenges, monitor project performance, and implement process improvements.

Strong background working with telecommunications providers, municipalities, government agencies, utilities, engineering organizations, construction teams, and subcontractors across multiple markets and jurisdictions.

Engineering Project Manager / Project Manager - CYIENT United States - United States

(2024-09)

Lead engineering and project delivery for FTTX telecommunications programs across multiple markets, overseeing projects from engineering and design through permitting, construction readiness, and closeout.

• Lead FTTH project delivery across California, Florida, Texas, Maryland, and Georgia, managing priorities, milestones, deliverables, resources, and project performance.
• Drove a 34% increase in project workload by leveraging strong stakeholder relationships, consistent project delivery, project performance, and customer feedback to improve operational efficiency.
• Manage engineering projects involving OSP design, permitting, ROW requirements, construction readiness, and multi-market delivery.
• Lead ROW encroachment permitting, coordinating with municipalities, agencies, utilities, and other jurisdictional stakeholders.
• Manage and coordinate JA/JU permitting requirements and jurisdictional approvals for telecommunications infrastructure projects.
• Develop implementation tracking for large-scale design changes, coordinating impacts across engineering, permitting, and construction.
• Identify project risks, permitting constraints, schedule impacts, and roadblocks; develop mitigation strategies to maintain project schedules and construction readiness.
• Review engineering and permit deliverables for accuracy, completeness, constructability, quality, and compliance with customer and jurisdictional requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, priorities, and corrective actions to senior management, engineering teams, construction teams, and external stakeholders.
• Drive accountability across project teams while maintaining focus on schedule, quality, compliance, and successful project completion.

A&E Project Lead - CYIENT United States - United States

(2021-08)

Lead A&E engineering activities for FTTH projects, ensuring designs and permit packages are accurate, constructible, and delivered in accordance with project requirements.

• Lead development and delivery of FTTH engineering designs and permit packages across multiple markets.
• Coordinate engineering and production resources to meet design milestones, customer requirements, and construction schedules.
• Develop and review constructible OSP designs, identifying design conflicts and potential construction issues before release.
• Coordinate requirements between engineering, permitting, construction, and project management teams.
• Perform quality-control reviews to ensure engineering documentation meets customer, provider, and jurisdictional standards.
• Monitor engineering production and deliverables, identify roadblocks, and coordinate resolution with appropriate stakeholders.
• Support project changes, technical requirements, and design decisions throughout the engineering lifecycle.
• Contribute to process improvements that increase engineering efficiency, consistency, and quality.

Owner / Operator - ARAGON SYNERGY - United States

(2021-04 - 2021-09)

Managed day-to-day operations, production, locates, invoicing, and field activities for multiple directional boring and aerial construction teams.

• Managed in-house and subcontracted directional boring and aerial construction crews.
• Coordinated projects, crews, equipment, schedules, production requirements, and deliverables.
• Managed construction activities involving Ditch Witch JT-10, JT-20, and Vermeer 24x40 drilling equipment.
• Oversaw two T-40 aerial construction teams.
• Coordinated field operations, production requirements, project schedules, and invoicing.
• Worked directly with field teams and project stakeholders to resolve issues and maintain production.

OSP Engineer - METRONET - Tallahassee, Florida

(2020-06 - 2021-04)

• Designed and laid out OSP telecommunications routes, including aerial fiber and underground conduit.
• Designed manholes, handholes, fiber routes, building entrances, and riser facilities.
• Developed designs for utility, roadway, and railroad crossings.
• Addressed complex ROW conditions and developed practical routing solutions.
• Provided engineering oversight for construction, production, and quality.
• Ensured designs complied with company, local, and federal standards and specifications.
• Coordinated with construction and field personnel to resolve design and installation issues.
• Reviewed field conditions and incorporated requirements into constructible designs.

OSP Engineer II - TILSON TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT - United States

(2018-01 - 2020-05)

Outside Plant Fiber Design Engineer responsible for detailed engineering and design of fiber-based telecommunications networks.

• Developed detailed OSP fiber network designs from site walkouts through final construction-ready design.
• Developed pathway routing and evaluated construction alternatives.
• Created GIS-based designs and detailed engineering documentation.
• Developed preliminary route and facility designs.
• Developed permit drawings and supporting documentation.
• Assisted with project budgets, schedules, and estimated timeframes.
• Served as an engineering resource and provided technical guidance to Engineering Leads.
• Monitored engineering milestones and project deliverables.
• Performed quality-control reviews of engineering designs.
• Supported as-built documentation and final project records.
• Identified project roadblocks and communicated impacts to project leadership.
• Implemented process improvements to increase engineering efficiency and consistency.

Senior Field Engineer - LIBERTY COMMUNICATIONS - Ponce, Puerto Rico

(2017-09 - 2018-01)

• Led junior field engineers in gathering ROW and pole-attachment information for restoration design.
• Conducted field investigations in areas affected by damaged infrastructure and roads.
• Collected field data required to support engineering and restoration designs.
• Coordinated field activities and communicated site conditions to engineering teams.
• Identified alternate routes around damaged roads, inaccessible ROW, and other field obstacles.
• Supported development of practical restoration solutions under challenging field conditions.

Field Engineer - BLACK & VEATCH - Columbus, Ohio

(2017-07 - 2017-09)

• Performed field surveys for Small Cell and DAS routes.
• Collected GIS, ROW, and site-entry information.
• Gathered overhead attachment and utility information.
• Supported roadway permit and easement requirements.
• Coordinated with utilities and project stakeholders.
• Communicated field conditions and engineering requirements across departments.
• Supported development of accurate and constructible telecommunications designs.

OSP Design Engineer - GENERAL DYNAMICS - Salt Lake City, Utah

(2016-05 - 2017-07)

Supported the Google Fiber project through OSP engineering and network design.

• Developed preliminary telecommunications route designs.
• Performed GIS-based low-level design.
• Assisted with project budgets and estimated project timeframes.
• Served as a lead resource on assigned designs.
• Provided engineering recommendations and technical guidance.
• Coordinated engineering requirements to support construction-ready designs.
• Identified and communicated project roadblocks.
• Supported process improvement initiatives.

Project Engineer - CTDI - Mobile, Alabama

(2014-07 - 2015-05)

• Managed project scope, budgets, schedules, and expenses.
• Provided status updates to management.
• Ensured engineering work complied with project specifications.
• Performed route analysis and developed aerial and underground fiber maps.
• Verified and mapped fiber facilities.
• Maintained splicing and topography records.
• Utilized CAD for engineering and construction documentation.
• Provided training and technical support to project personnel.

Construction Lead - BLUE STREAM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - Chicago, Illinois

(2010-09 - 2014-07)

Managed emergency telecommunications construction and repair activities supporting T-Mobile network infrastructure.

• Managed 4–5 emergency repair teams responding to network outages and alarms.
• Coordinated construction and field teams during emergency restoration activities.
• Developed cost-effective repair solutions based on field conditions and project requirements.
• Performed scope and structural analysis.
• Developed construction drawings and project plans.
• Maintained project databases, schedules, and timelines.
• Managed safety requirements and construction documentation.
• Developed Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Communicated project status and requirements directly with clients.
• Performed quality assurance and punch-list management.
• Monitored construction quality and ensured completed work met project requirements.