·   LTE, GSM, UMTS, AWS, 3G, 4G, 5G

·   Microwave

·   Carrier Adds

·   DAS Installations

·   OSP Construction Management

·   Fiber Installation, FTTCS, FTTC, Last Mile

·   Ericsson, ALU, Nokia equipment

·   Construction Management

·   Project Management

·   Microsoft software applications

·   Quality Control Inspections, Punch Walks

·   Fixed & Wireless Telecoms

·   Strong interpersonal skills

·   Dedicated team player

Experience

 

May 2010 – November 2015

ERICSSON

Construction Manager II

·   Worked with the Ericsson AT&T Customer Unit in the Texas and New York Regions for Carrier Adds.

·   Produced Scopes of Work (SOW) and Bill of Materials (BOM) for AT&T Texas and New York Regions.

·   Reviewed NTP’s, Scheduled Site walks and reviewed/approved COP’s for all T-Mobile L700 and Modernization sites in the Philadelphia/Central PA market.

·   Managed Construction and Installation of Microwave for AT&T-Alltel in the Central and Southeast regions.

·   Worked with logistics team to ensure materials and equipment were available to prevent shortfalls/downtime.

·   Configured, Integrated and Commissioned Ericsson MiniLink and ALU Microwave equipment.

·   Produced a SOW and design for the Microwave install.

·   Compiled and completed Close Out Packages (COP)

·   Performed Quality Control (QC) Inspections, Final Punch and Site Acceptance walks.

·   Managed Construction of Verizon Wireless AWS build in Wisconsin/Illinois market.

·   Verizon AWS build included Installation of Hybrid Cable, RayCap/Squid, RRU’s and Antennas

·   Reviewed Construction Drawings for sites nationwide for the Sprint Network Vision (SNV) Project.

·   Reported materials required for Bill of Materials (BOM) for the SNV project.

·   Followed up with Market Project Managers and Construction Managers to obtain info required to complete front end requirements prior to construction of SNV sites.

·   Managed the construction of Fiber to the Cell Site (FTTCS) project for AT&T for the Wisconsin/ Illinois market.

·   Perform Site Walks to determine Scope of Works (SOW) and design of needs to complete works for the Fiber to the Cell Site.

·   Managed construction of DAS shelter and telecom equipment modifications required for AT&T

·   Liaison with Local authorities and Landlords when needed to resolve any Planning, Permits, Lease Agreements and any other Public Relation Issues in order to obtain NTP.

 

May 2008 - April 2010

GLOBAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS LTD (GTL) (UK)

National Build Manager -  Project Manager - ADC (Contractor)

·   Managed Wireless Telecommunications Acquisition, Design, Construction and Upgrade Projects as the Master Service Provider (MSP) for Ericsson UK. This includes Greenfield, Rooftop and Street works sites.

·   Managed a team of Acquisition, Design and Construction (ADC) staff and contractors.

·   Managed the proposal for OSP FTTC (Fiber to the Curb) project with Huawei for over 25,000 British Telecom sites in the UK. 

·   Created and maintained scheduling/timelines and planning programs of current projects.

·   Maintained and oversaw financial budget expenditures for controlled projects.

·   Attended Multi Skilled Site visits with Acquisition, Design and Construction contractors for sites that have complex planning, zoning and build issues.

·   Maintained relationship with site providers/landlords with their ADC, site access and build issues

·   Worked with RF and Implementation team of client to ensure site selections are suitable.

·   Reviewed/approved General, Planning, Detail Design and As-Built Drawings.

·   Managed the Wireless Business studies for Global Crossing and Verizon Business customers to create cost savings.  

 

February 2007 – April 2008

BRITISH AIRPORT AUTHORITY (BAA) (UK)

Senior Project Manager (Contractor)

· Managed the Fit-Out Services Team at Terminal 5 Heathrow for Retail Units and common areas consisting of: Fixed and Wireless Telecommunications, Wireless Internet Services, Fire Systems, CCTV, Passenger Flight Information Systems and Security Systems.

· Managed Service Delivery of Fixed Telecoms Networks from BT and Virgin Media into Terminal 5.

· Managed the OSP in the delivery of fiber from the BT exchange into Terminal 5

· Managed NTL in the delivering of copper and fiber circuits to customers within Terminal 5.

· Managed the installation of the Mobile Communications and Radio Systems for Vodafone, 3, O2, T-Mobile, Orange, BA Radio, Airwave, Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance, London Fire, Customs and Aircraft Communication Systems.

· Maintained/Reviewed budget cost modules and change orders to ensure project is kept within budget expectations.

· Guided the Project Managers at Honeywell and NTL and to act as a Point of contact between them and BAA.

· Chaired weekly and monthly meetings on site progress and current budget spend.

 

October 2005 – December 2006

ERICSSON SERVICES LIMITED / 3 MOBILE (UK)

Implementation Manager (Contractor)

·   Managed Design and Civil Contractors for 3 mobile Network Rollout.

·   Managed end to end site delivery to include: Design, Construction, Rigging, Power, Microwave/Lease Line and Node B delivery through to Network Integration. 

·   Performed multi-skilled visits to determine build-ability prior to site acquisition to ensure RF coverage, design and planning.

·   Acted as POC for the Site Providers for Acquisition, Design and Construction issues.

·   Managed the upgrades of sites to include: Tower/equipment change outs, antenna additions, temporary to permanent site builds and Co-locations from other operators.

·   Selected construction contractors for site build using bid/ tender processing.

·   Reviewed/approved tenders and variation orders for sub contractors

·   Prepared build schedules, power supply, microwave and lease line programming.

·   Created purchase orders for design and construction costs.

·   Inspected sites for defects during and after build to ensure quality of sites.

·   Ensured site was built as the detail design drawings and handover pack complete.

·   Ensured site delivery was in a financially controlled cost effective manner.

·   Approved variation orders and agreements of final accounts.

 

July 2004 – October 2005

MIVAN (UK)

Senior Site Manager

·   Managed civil construction of mobile communications sites for the BT Reach and UK Broadband projects to include: Design, Construction, Rigging, Power, Microwave/Lease Line and Node B delivery through to Network Integration.

·   Participated in the design of the site to insure during build issues are minimal.

·   Selected contractors on the basis of the tender processes.

·   Monitored variation orders to ensure standard pricing was met.

·   Prepared site build program schedules.

·   Performed Quality Audit visits to completed sites.

·   Ensured contractors performed duties in accordance to CDM and Health and Safety Legislations.

·   Organized and performed the repair and maintenance of sites.

·   Ensured all documentation was provided for Handover Pack

 

April 2001 - July 2004

WS ATKINS TELECOMS / HIGHWAYS and TRANSPORTATION (UK)

Project/Construction Manager

·   Managed and implemented various civil/technical schemes to include: Variable Message Signs (VMS), Speed Cameras, Real Time Passenger Information Systems (RPTI) and Crosswalk Schemes.

·   Moved and built the new Traffic Control Centre in Northamptonshire

·   Managed installation of new CCTV camera equipment, rerouting of fiber data lines.

·   Managed the civil construction of Traffic control fixtures.

·   Selected contractors using tendering process methods.

·   Managed Telecoms construction to include cabin foundations, tower erection, antenna rigging, power delivery and BTS. 

·   Monitored daily construction activities for sites in build for T-Mobile, O2, BT Airwave (Police Communications) and THREE.

·   Performed Quality Control Audit visits to ensure customer satisfaction.

·   Conducted Multi Skilled Site Visits with the Acquisition and Design Team.

·   Updated Wireless Carriers on progress and delays as they occur.   

·   Developed Construction Management Procedures.

·   Ensured contractors carried out tasks defined to CDM and Health and Safety legislations.

 

April 1996 - April 2001

VERIZON WIRELESS (USA)

Construction Manager

·   Managed the construction and upgrades of new telecommunication sites (Roll Out), switching centre, retail stores, offices and warehouses.

·   Managed ongoing inspections, maintenance, lease modifications and landlord issues for in build and existing sites.

·   Participated in the integration of new telecommunication sites and switching centre.

·   Conducted multi skilled site visits to determine requirements for new site builds. 

·   Managed and interfaced with RF engineers, A&E firms, utility companies, microwave installation, equipment vendors and general contractors. 

·   Completed and maintained purchase orders, contracts, and payment of vendors/ contractors.

·   Conducted the selection of contractors using the tendering process.

·   Managed construction contractors to ensure sites are built to drawing specifications.

·   Ensured implementation of regulatory, quality and safety standards at all sites. 

·   Assisted in the marketing of existing sites for co-location revenue. 

·   Managed implementation processes and documentation.

 

Regional Logistics/Materials Manager

·   Managed, setup, designed, and maintained 8 warehouses/ outside storage locations with inventory valued at over $7 million.

·   Monitored excess equipment and materials resulting in the recovering of over $660K to be used for future site builds and maintenance.

·   Participated in the development, design, and material forecasting for new site builds and maintenance.

·   Coordinated with construction and vendors to ensure proper materials were ordered and available at time of site build.

·   Performed shipping, receiving, storage, inventory and issue of equipment and materials.

·   Created and maintained purchase orders for equipment and materials for the entire Midwest region.

·   Inspected sites, warehouses, and office areas to enforce safe work conditions as a member of the Safety Council

·   Participated in the development and integration of the initial site build rollout in the State of Wisconsin Market to ensure Cell sites were on line for launch date. 

·   Developed and maintained Material Management procedures

·   Developed implemented and maintained the Purchase Order process for the State of Wisconsin Market. 

·   Orchestrated material and equipment forecasting of over 200 cell sites for the Base Station change out project. This resulted in zero sites down time. 

·   Developed a companywide Excess Inventory Tracking System to make use of materials and equipment on hand resulting in saving the company time and stranded capital.

·   Supervised warehouse personnel

·   Conducted job performance reviews and interviews

 

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (RETIRED)

1985 - 1995 Active Duty

1995 – 2010 Reserves/Air National Guard

Inventory Management Specialist/Craftsman

 

 

 

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