Matthew "Tyler" Bowman
Foreman
Summary
Construction Lead with 10+ years of experience in electrical, fiber optic, and utility infrastructure projects. Demonstrated success in project oversight, contractor management, constructability reviews, and utility construction. Proven ability to lead field operations, coordinate project execution, and partner with engineering and management teams to deliver safe, high-quality projects. Strong foundation in both hands-on construction and project leadership
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Construction Rep
AEP
Texarkana, TX
02.2026 - Current
- Lead fiber optic construction projects for SWEPCO/AEP across Arkansas, Louisiana, and East Texas.
- Coordinate and schedule Field Construction Representatives to support project execution and workload demands
- Serve as the primary point of contact for field personnel, providing guidance and resolving construction, safety, and project related issues
- Conduct constructability reviews and provide recommendations regarding project feasibility, execution strategies, and field conditions
- Partner wit engineers and project managers to evaluate project scope, schedules, risks, and construction requirements
- Lead weekly team meetings to discuss project status, safety performance, upcoming work
- Provide project updates, progress reports, and risk assessments to management and key stakeholders
Field Representative
Techserv Engineering and Consulting
Tyler, TX
11.2021 - 02.2026
- Managed and oversaw fiber optic construction projects for AEP throughout Texas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana
- Executed quality control inspections to ensure compliance with industry and AEP standards
- Monitored contractor safety performance and enforced compliance with OSHA and AEP safety requirements
- Reviewed construction progress, identified issues, and worked with contractors to resolve field changes
- Provided project status updates and progress reports to AEP leadership and stakeholders
- Verified fiber installation quality, testing, and restoration requirements prior to project acceptance
- Served as the primary field representative between AEP and construction contractors throughout project execution
Driver
B-Dax Trucking
Hot Springs, AR
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Owner/Operator
- Funded and operated a hotshot transportation business specializing in expedited freight delivery
- Managed dispatching, scheduling, customer relations, billing, and day to day business operations
- Planned routes and coordinated freight deliveries to ensure safe and timely transportation
- Maintained compliance with DOT regulations, vehicle inspections, and safety requirements
- Managed equipment maintenance, operating expenses, and business financial records
Electrician
Nantze Electric Inc
Texarkana, TX
01.2015 - 06.2021
- Installed industrial, commercial, and residential electrical and fiber optic systems, including coaxial, data and security infrastructure
- Installed aerial and underground fiber optic cable systems
- Troubleshot electrical, fiber optic, and telecommunications system issues
- Spliced, terminated, and tested single-mode and multi-mode fiber optic cable
- Utilized OTDRs, power meters for fiber testing and troubleshooting
- Read and interpreted construction drawings and specifications
- Maintained compliance with OSHA and AEP safety standards and company procedures
Education
Certified Electrician - Electrical
IBEW Local 301
Texarkana, TX05-2021
CDL school - CDL
Mid America Trucking
Malvern, AR07-2022
Skills
- Fiber Optic Construction
- Construction Project Management
- Contractor Oversight
- Project Coordination
- Project Scheduling
- Constructability Reviews
- Safety Compliance (OSHA)
- Quality Assurance & Quality Control
- Aerial Utility Construction
- Underground Utility Construction
- Fiber Optic Testing (OTDR & Power Meter)
- Stakeholder Management
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
- OSHA 30
- CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Field Construction Rep
AEP
02.2026 - Current
Driver
B-Dax Trucking
07.2022 - 10.2022
Field Representative
Techserv Engineering and Consulting
11.2021 - 02.2026
Electrician
Nantze Electric Inc
01.2015 - 06.2021
CDL school - CDL
Mid America Trucking
Certified Electrician - Electrical
IBEW Local 301
AEP Safety Excellence Award
Recipient of the AEP Safety Excellence Award in 2022