CALVIN HARPER
5810 Shaker Drive
Riverside, CA 92506
909-438-1374
calvindharper@gmail.com
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/calvin-harper/10/144/372
Summary
Experienced
wireless professional with proven success
managing multiple high profile projects to completion. Background in site
design surveying, purchasing, material management, subcontractor management
and job cost analysis. Analytical problem-solver with excellent communication
skills and dedicated to success.
Professional
Experience
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MYCOM, North America, Los Angeles, CA
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Sr. DAS Operations & Construction
Project Manager, West Region
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9/2012 – 6/2015
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Extensive experience with and knowledge of
physical specification and configuration of base station equipment and
transport connectivity and installation. Ability to read and comprehend and
implement radio frequency data/design sheets (RFDS) and site construction
documents throughout development processes. Thorough knowledge and
understanding of DAS architecture. Develop and maintain rapport with client
and venue representatives. Managed overall project schedule and ensured all
program steps were being followed. Primary interface to the Client Project
Manager and venue representatives during the construction phase. Directed
preparation of construction bid package. Managed construction bid process.
Manage all subcontractor activities including RFQs and site construction.
Direct oversight of site installations. Managed construction activities and
oversight of construction suppliers. Prepare and procure equipment and
material BOMs. Thorough comprehension ibWave designs and BOMs. Prepare and
track purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Tracked shipments and
deliveries for OEM equipment and all installation materials (fiber, coax,
antennas). Directed asset tracking and management and transportation and
staging logistics. Updated client project progress systems. Managed
material procurement – pricing, quoting, purchasing and receiving. Ensured
installation quality standards are met. Performed site surveys and
walk-throughs as required. Provided assistance and oversight to the
Installation organization on all DAS deployments. Completed projects
include:
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Century
Plaza Towers, Los Angeles, CA,
Corning MobileAccess HX system, 51 nodes, 6 sector, turnkey (AT&T –
LTE, UMTS)
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Hollywood
Bowl, Hollywood, CA
CommScope ION-B system, 14 nodes, 7 sector, turnkey (AT&T oDAS –
LTE, UMTS)
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Deluxe
Laboratories, Burbank, CA Corning
MobileAccess MA1000/2000 system, 4 nodes, 1 sector, turnkey (AT&T
ISE - LTE, UMTS)
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DreamWorks
Animation, Glendale, CA
Corning MobileAccess MA1000/2000
system, 8 nodes, 2 sector, turnkey (AT&T ISE - LTE, UMTS)
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Toyota,
Torrance, CA upgrade for UMTS & LTE
addition from obsolete ADC Digivance to Corning MobileAccess MA1000/2000, 7
nodes, 1 sector (AT&T ISE - LTE UMTS)
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Other
projects include multiple base station installations including Ericsson RBS
equipment, DC power plants, transport: Raytheon, El Segundo; Children’s
Hospital, Los Angeles; Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim (includes
rooftop shelter build), Lockheed-Martin, Palmdale, CA
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RELIANT LAND SERVICES (SPRINT NETWORK
VISION/ALU), Orange, CA
Site Development Specialist
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05/2012 – 9/2012
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Researched
and identified filing and process requirements for proposed modifications
to existing wireless facilities. Conducted zoning and permitting research
and analysis to identify necessary filing requirements and associated
timelines. Advised client of preferred direction for expedited
notice-to-proceed status. Prepared, submitted and tracked zoning
applications. Researched assessor and title company database for property
data pertinent to site and property owners. Prepared and executed letters
of authorization necessary for entitlement and permitting purposes.
Maintained project progress and deliverable upload within client project
database. Attended weekly client status meetings to report project
progress, gating issues and propose resolutions. Prepared, submitted and
tracked building and electrical permits to ready-to-issue status. Prepared
and submitted change order and check requests for required zoning services.
Prepared, submitted and tracked co-location modification applications to
tower companies.
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TURN AROUND WIRELESS, Ontario, CA
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T-Mobile Modernization Site
Auditor
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4/2012 – 5/2012
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Performed complete site audits for 100 macro
sites including towers and rooftops. Conducted complete site equipment
inventory – BTS, antenna, power and transport/backhaul configurations.
Identified current DC power configuration. Prepared final site audit documentation
and site plans sketches for final submittal to client.
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TE CONNECTIVITY, Ontario, CA
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Wireless Construction Project Manager,
DAS
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9/2010 – 12/2011
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Managed overall project schedule and ensured
all program steps were being followed. Primary interface to the Client
Project Manager and venue representatives during the construction phase.
Directed preparation of construction bid package. Managed construction bid
process. Direct oversight of site installations. Managed construction
activities and oversight of construction suppliers. Tracked shipments and
deliveries for OEM equipment and all installation materials (fiber, coax,
antennas). Directed asset tracking and management and transportation and
staging logistics. Updated client project progress systems. Ensured
installation quality and industry standards are met, including code
requirements. Performed site surveys and walk-throughs as required. Provided
assistance and oversight to the Installation organization on all indoor DAS
(iDAS), venue DAS (vDAS) & outdoor DAS (oDAS) deployments. Completed
projects in 2011 for 2 major network operators include:
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Staples
Center, Los Angeles, CA 108 node
vDAS system (AT&T - LTE MIMO, GSM, UMTS)
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Nokia
Theatre/L.A. Live, Los Angeles, CA 33 node
iDAS/oDAS system (AT&T - LTE MIMO, GSM, UMTS)
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Visa
World HQ, Foster City, CA 4-building
campus, 192 node iDAS system (AT&T - GSM, UMTS)
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LRCS-Prism
Microcell Upgrade, LA & Orange County,
50+ oDAS nodes (Verizon - LTE MIMO, CDMA, EVDO)
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Hyatt
Regency Century Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
30 node iDAS system (AT&T - LTE MIMO, GSM, UMTS)
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RELIANT LAND SERVICES (CLEARWIRE),
Orange, CA
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Construction Project Manager
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2/2009 – 9/2010
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Managed all
aspects of design and construction management for 225+ sites at various
stages of development, including preliminary site analysis/candidate
selection, cost estimation, utility coordination, BOM preparation and
coordination with materials/warehouse/contractors. Directed bid walks,
pre-con walks, punch walks and punch list completion. Prepared and
submitted required deliverables to client on time. Reviewed all zoning and
construction drawings to ensure all required client standards and details
have been captured. Managed site builds and contractors pursuant to client
development and construction standards. Processed purchase orders, check
requests and payment releases for services to meet project commitments.
Maintained milestone/task completion consistent with plan of record.
Clarified design issues between general contractor and client. Directed
post-construction closeout activities for deliverable hand-off to client.
Authorized invoicing and provided general contractor performance analysis
and recommendations to client influencing retention or scope expansion.
Extremely well versed in client program management applications and
processes.
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GLOTEL, INC. (T-MOBILE), Ontario, CA
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Pre-Construction Designer
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1/2008 – 2/2009
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Coordinated
site walks with assigned vendors and other members of project team. Tracked
and ensured vendor deliverables submitted to client in a timely manner and
ensured completion of all internal design reviews and comments. Reviewed
all zoning and construction drawings to ensure that all required standards,
details and conditions of submittal and approval are included in drawing
sets as required by jurisdiction. Ensured vendors adhered to company
standards in the preparation and submittal of designs and drawings for
permit process. Coordinated with outside vendors for preparation of
materials required for zoning & building permit submittals, i.e.
material sample boards, zoning drawings, soils reports, tower structural
analyses, construction drawings. Coordinated as required with local
jurisdictions to understand zoning and permit filing requirements. Ensured
all needed purchase orders, check requests and payment releases for
services and filings were accomplished in a timely manner to meet production
schedules. Ensured that permit submittals were tracked and received
consistent with production schedule. Clarified details and questions
between bidding and awarded general contractors and Construction Inspector
and/or design firm. Ensured that all required drawings, calculations and
other related documents were uploaded into client project progress system
upon milestone or task completion. Evaluated vendor performance and
provided recommendations regarding vendor retention or scope expansion.
Successfully managed third-party design firms from start to finish of
design, entitlement and permitting phase of cell site development.
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Recognized
for outstanding performance as top producing individual for Q3 2008.
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Construction
Inspector
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1/2008 – 2/2009
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Managed
general contractors during site construction phase. Directed design walks,
bid walks and pre-construction walks Coordinated construction site
inspections. Assisted all disciplines of development team. Worked closely
with cross-functional teams [RF, FOPs, OPE, MODs]. Monitored contractor
adherence to construction schedule, drawings, quality standards, and safety
practices. Directed punch-list completion. Directed timely, accurate, and
professional analysis of change order process. Managed project closeout
process. Reviewed and approved construction drawings and lease exhibits.
Coordinated BOM pick-up with warehouse PM and contractor. Completed
site-specific vendor report card upon project completion. Schedule all
meetings and site visits. Prepared site visit meeting minutes. Successful
construction, documentation and hand-off of sites to customer on time and
within budget.
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Title
Review Specialist & Legal Facilitator
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2/2007 – 1/2008
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Reviewed Preliminary Title Reports (PTR) and
Schedule B items to confirm title to property in question is clear.
Confirmed accuracy and completeness of PTR. Escalated any required
clarifications or duties related to clouds on title to PM. Issued POs to Title
Companies. Single point of contact for ordering preliminary title reports
and policies on approved site candidates. Ordered all title documents and
tracked all orders. Received and uploaded deliverables into client
database. Tracked legal review of each PTR within legal department.
Prepared final deliverable - Title Report Memorandum. Ensured that
deliverables are accurate and complete to facilitate the delivery of leases
and surveys. Recognized for consistent, accurate and on-time delivery of
final title review memoranda.
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SELF EMPLOYED, San Diego, CA
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Land Use & Permitting Consultant
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12/2004 – 2/2007
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Researched
and identified filing requirements for proposed wireless facilities.
Conducted zoning ordinance research and performed preliminary zoning
analysis. Prepared, submitted and tracked zoning permit applications.
Attended public hearing and community planning group meetings to present
project specifics and provide findings in support of planning approval.
Completed zoning portion of the Site Candidate Information Packages
(SCIPs). Obtained zoning and parcel maps.
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Education
Louisiana
State University - Baton Rouge, LA; University of Louisiana-Lafayette -
Lafayette, LA
-Course of
Study: Architecture
Professional
Development
· SOLiD
COMMISSIONING & INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION
· CORNING MobileAccess
COMMISSIONING & INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION
· TE CONNECTIVITY SPECTRUM & PRISM COMMISSIONING & INSTALLATION CERTIFICATION
· OSHA 10-HOUR CERTIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION
· OSHA 30-HOUR CERTIFICATION IN CONSTRUCTION
· PowerWave University Advanced PIM Training
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