# Jerry Bascom

> Principal Construction Engineer | Registered Professional Engineer - Civil

Location: Concord, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/jerrybascom

With over 20 years of experience, I am a dedicated Principal Construction Engineer at Verizon Wireless and a licensed Professional Engineer (Civil). My expertise lies in structural engineering, construction management, and the successful execution of engineering projects. At Verizon Wireless, I am committed to driving innovation, ensuring operational excellence, and fostering collaboration. I bring a solutions-oriented approach to ensure high-quality results that align with organizational goals and make a lasting impact.  

At Verizon Wireless, I manage and supervise multiple engineering and construction projects, including the design, permitting, and commissioning of Mobile Switch Centers and Data Centers. My role involves overseeing engineering work, feasibility studies, and the development of standards for zoning and construction documentation. By coordinating with A&E and construction subcontractors, I ensure seamless site builds, from constructability evaluations to bid walk-downs and RFIs, delivering efficient and reliable infrastructure.

## Work Experience
### Principle Construction Engineer @ Verizon Wireless
Jan 2005 – Jan 2026
QUALIFICATIONS 
Managed:
-multiple engineering and construction projects which included design, permitting, ordering equipment, construction, and commissioning of Mobile Switch Center/ Data Centers;
-engineering work and construction support 
-feasibility studies;
-the development and implementation of standards and procedures documentation for the development of zoning and construction drawings;
-A&E subcontractors and construction subcontractors;
-design work performed by outside subcontractors (Architect and Engineering firms) for preparation of the zoning and the construction documents;


Provided:
-supervision on site builds, including:
-site constructability,
-bid walk downs,
-RFIs and daily reports,
-site acceptance;
-review and approval of 
-all construction deliverables,
-orders for materials,
-contractors bids,
-change orders;
-development of a system to do bid evaluations and estimate for maintenance and construction; 
-communication to colleagues, clients and sub-contractors to ensure that projects came in on time and under or within budget; 
-problem resolution while performing multiple tasks under extreme pressure of schedule;
-assistance to the Contracts Department in developing change orders and then worked with the client to resolve outstanding change orders; 
-support on proposal work; 
-implementation, training and support of new work process and software; 
-support in developing budgets and business cases;
-support in developing standards;

Registered Professional Engineer - Civil; CA	1994

VERIZON WIRELESS AWARDS
Outstanding Performance Network Award (Diamond Award)	2007
West Area Network Service Excellence Award	2011

EXPERIENCE	
-Upgrading off-grid site to run more efficiently
-Generator adds and upgrades
-Fuel Cell backup power
-Hub site standards upgrades 
-Energy Audits
-Security Audit 
-Depowering updates
-Power upgrades
-HVAC upgrades
-AC and DC power Commissioning
-BMS new installs and upgrades

### Senior Civil Structural Engineer @ Bechtel Corporation
Jan 1990 – Jan 2005 | San Francisco Bay Area
BECHTEL, SAN FRANCISCO, BAY AREA	1990 - 2005 

Civil Structural Engineer

Group Leader/Design Manager	
Sprint Spectrum, AT&T Wireless Project
-	Built trusting relationship with client which;
	generated additional revenue;
	defined good working relationship between Bechtel and client;
	established a confidence in the quality of work Bechtel provided. 

Sub Group Lead Engineer	
ABWR Nuclear Project, Antamina Mining Project, Various Cogeneration Projects, National Missile Defense, Pueblo Chemical Agent Destruction, SLC-3E Launch Complex
-	Reviewed and performed the analysis and design of structural steel and structural concrete.
-	Led implementation of software for project.

Automation Lead Engineer
Chief’s Staff
-	Worked on proposals for nuclear power plant, airport, and launch complex. 

Engineer	
Kennecott Project UCD 4th Line
-	Prepared Engineering work packages, updated engineering logs, revised specs.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Civil Engineering
UC San Diego


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jerry-bascom-1a47b6132

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Last updated: 2026-04-13