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DeShaun Smith

@deshaunsmith

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Experienced Director in Telecommunications with a focus on construction management.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a role that allows me to leverage my extensive experience in telecommunications and construction management while fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.

As a seasoned professional in the telecommunications industry, I bring extensive experience in engineering, construction, and program management. My journey has led me to hold senior leadership roles, where I have successfully overseen large-scale projects and driven significant revenue growth. Currently, I serve as the Director of Outside Plant Construction at Utilities One Group, where I am responsible for expanding our Telecom division across Florida.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a strong ability to manage complex projects, optimize operations, and foster strategic partnerships. My efforts have resulted in securing over $13 million in client revenue and expanding our team from 2 to 11 members in a short span. I am passionate about leveraging my skills in project management and construction to contribute to the advancement of the telecommunications industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Sr. Manager – Program Operations

Utilities One Group

May 2025 - Present (2 months)

Managed the overall delivery of OSP Construction and Engineering projects in Central Florida for Tillman Fiber. Developed and expanded construction vendor relationships, implemented revenue and profit growth strategies, and mitigated regional expenses.

Engineering Vendor Management Revenue Strategic Partnerships

Manager, Project Build

Pearce Services

Oct 2024 - Present (9 months)

Provided permitting and engineering solutions as a Build Project Manager for the Giggapower initiative, bringing Fiber to The Home in Florida and Alabama. Collaborated with internal Directors and VPs to promote staffing solutions for Tillman Fiber's overbuild projects.

Permitting Project Management Staffing

Program Manager - Operations

Utilities One

Sep 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Promoted to Program Manager of Operations, overseeing OSP Construction and Engineering projects across Florida markets. Secured over $500K in additional billing, expanded the SE (US) Region team from 2 to 11, and managed up to 20 active projects with a regional revenue of ~$3.8M.

Program Management Engineering Revenue Project Management Billing Financial Management

OSP Construction Manager

Utilities One Inc.

Mar 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Managed OSP construction projects, material tracking, and subcontractor oversight for LUMEN's fiber overbuild initiatives. Coordinated with State DOT, local municipalities, and other utilities, serving as a key contact between subcontractors, internal staff, and LUMEN.

Project Management Material Tracking Fiber Overbuild Utility Coordination

Construction Manager III

Frontier Communications

Sep 2022 - Present (2 years 10 months)

Managed OSP construction projects, overseeing crews, vendor relations, and on-site conditions for Frontier's fiber laying initiatives. Collaborated with Polk County Inspector on regulations and utilized strong design experience in underground and pole-mounted utility installations.

Vendor Relations IQ Navigator Monday Varasset

Sr. A&E Designer II / QC Specialist

B&T Group

Jun 2021 - Present (4 years 1 month)

Served as Team Lead/Designer, creating conceptual designs and managing project coordination, client redlines, and deliverables. Supported builds for DISH, T-MOBILE, VERIZON, and AT&T, and performed quality control reviews of drawings to ensure compliance with standards.

A&E Design Quality Control Project Management CAD Telecommunications

CAD Designer

Complete Design Solutions

Oct 2019 - Present (5 years 9 months)

Coordinated with partner managers, surveyors, and engineers to produce/revise cell site drawings using various tools like AutoCAD and Google Earth. Communicated extensively for redlines and QA-QC work to prepare Bid/Permitting sets for clients.

CAD Design Autocad Plexi Earth Cell Site Design Permitting QA

ITSF M Encoder & Drafter

Trans Core

Jun 2019 - Present (6 years 1 month)

Encoded data through Path Finder for the ITSM program and surveyed off-site ramps/highways for FDOT to correlate physical and digital fiber cables. Manually created features including conduits, cables, and support structures using Micro Station.

Microstation Data Encoding ITSM Drafting

OSP CAD Drafter

Tesinc /RJE

Aug 2017 - Present (7 years 11 months)

Utilized AutoCAD to prepare base maps and drafting jobs, specializing in OSP for the Verizon One Fiber network. Formalized corrections for engineering, permitting, and construction, using Google Maps and ArcGIS Maps as resources.

Autocad Verizon One Fiber Network Permitting Engineering Corrections Google Maps ArcGIS

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Webber International University

BS - Business Administration, Business Administration

Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. This program is in progress, building foundational knowledge in business principles.