Brian Plunkett Email & Phone Number

Lawrence, New Jersey, Us

Sugar Notch Super Project (Northeast PA) 69kv Transmission & Substation UpgradesManage multiple projects simultaneously within a regional program from engineering phase through project closeoutProvide experience-backed engineering support and input to increase overall efficiencyGenerate RFP packages and drive bidding/procurement processOversee construction phase to ensure execution metrics are metEnsure financial stability and overall compliance with project capital expendituresRoseland-Pleasant Valley 345kV transmission construction project. Manage civil/electrical construction, internal/external stakeholders, contractors and project functional groups to execute construction of 52 mile electrical transmission infrastructure replacement project.Direct, oversee and perform QA/QC inspections to ensure product integrity.Support public outreach and permitting activities.Coordinate interconnection affairs with industry partners including field level coordination of construction activities. Submit outage requests to internal and external stakeholders to support reliability, safe construction and asset protection.Coordinate implementation of relay/protection schemes and fiber splicing support during commissioning activities.

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Manage distribution pole replacements & equipment transfers in Palisades/Central regions of PSE&G territory-Responsible for all aspects of project including safety management, quality control, accurate tracking & overall financial success.

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Attend client meetings and act as main contact for all overhead transmission work.-Serve as main construction liaison and coordinator with landowners, railroads, government entities, outside construction groups and other private entities to ensure optimized work flow.-Develop and foster a teamwork attitude while working as a joint venture with two other large construction outfits. -Generate graphic schedules to effectively plan and illustrate resource allocations. -Coordinate major lane/road closures, railroad flagging and police presence required to support operations in highly congested areas. -Facilitate creation of MPT plans for subsequent permit applications. -Create various work plans for submission to railroads, client and other necessary stakeholders.-Track and monitor costs & labor to ensure proper resource allocation.-Identify changes in scope and assist in quantification for submission to the client.-Procure specialized subcontractors for tower demolition, fiber splicing and helicopter work-Create critical lift plans and order appropriately sized cranes to perform work safely and efficiently-Order and plan specialty tooling required for tower erection and wire installation.-Manage helicopter operations, identify LZs and obtain necessary permissions to utilize 500 style craft for wire installations. -Train field personnel to develop necessary skill sets for success in a challenging and fast paced industry.

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Manage 500 kv substation full bay build out and two breaker and a half additions (brownfield construction).

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Attend client meetings and act as main contact for all overhead transmission work.-Serve as main construction liaison and coordinator with landowners, railroads, government entities, outside construction groups and other private entities to ensure optimized work flow.-Develop and foster a teamwork attitude while working as a joint venture with two other large construction outfits. -Generate graphic schedules to effectively plan and illustrate resource allocations. -Coordinate major lane/road closures, railroad flagging and police presence required to support operations in highly congested areas. -Facilitate creation of MPT plans for subsequent permit applications. -Create various work plans for submission to railroads, client and other necessary stakeholders.-Track and monitor costs & labor to ensure proper resource allocation.-Identify changes in scope and assist in quantification for submission to the client.-Procure specialized subcontractors for tower demolition, fiber splicing and helicopter work-Create critical lift plans and order appropriately sized cranes to perform work safely and efficiently-Order and plan specialty tooling required for tower erection and wire installation.-Manage helicopter operations, identify LZs and obtain necessary permissions to utilize 500 style craft for wire installations. -Train field personnel to develop necessary skill sets for success in a challenging and fast paced industry.

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Acted as main liaison to customer and provided daily updates to create a transparent and reciprocity-driven mindset.-Accurately tracked man hours, equipment and progress to ensure project was on schedule.-Developed and fostered a safety driven mindset and increased employee participation in company safety programs.-Maintained office facility, ordered tooling and secured key support equipment required for project completion.

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

Support high voltage transmission work in Meadowlands, NJ

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

-Helicopter operations manager/coordinator for 500 KV wire installation-Documentation architect-Public Relations Coordinator-Traffic control operations manager in high density urban environment

Blue Bell, Pa, Us

Supervised multiple subcontractors (Maxim Crane Works, Lomma Crane) while streamlining construction of high tension transmission towersEfficiently organized, scheduled and tracked 38 crews and 24 cranes to meet challenging delivery deadlines Established working relationship with local authorities to ensure DOT compliance, safe transportation of heavy equipment between work sites and control traffic as required during helicopter operationsInterfaced between helicopter company and project foreman to facilitate wire pulls and other construction operationsCalculated funding required for escrow accounts to cover local authority support as required.Engaged in regular safety tours of construction sites to prevent avoidable incidents.

New York, Ny, Us

Monitored work performed by prime contractor and subs in wake of Hurricane SandyQuantified components installed against work orders for QA/QC purposesCompiled database of reports in MS Excel to streamline data retrieval by 100%

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Directed shipboard survey, installation and loading operations of transoceanic fiber optic cable to ensure timely execution of contract milestonesManaged teams averaging 8-10 persons in separate disciplines of operationPrepared professional reports for cable owners and acted as main liaison between customers’ representative, vessel master and shore based personnelRectified networking issues between vessel computer systemsUtilized field experience to provide advice on and design cable routes

Compiled bid packages and prepared construction documentationPerformed take-offs for job bid calculations using architectural drawingsTraveled to construction sites to monitor and ensure job execution

Attended customer meetings in support of senior sales representativesCompiled and compacted chemical databases to expedite sales research by 50%Facilitated set up for trade shows and created presentations for prospective customers

Assisted in estimation and construction of additions, decks, roofing, siding, kitchens, bathrooms, windows and doors in a family owned and operated business.