Ryan Pruette

16123 Quarry Hill Drive, Parker CO, 80134

303.885.9247 / rpruette@gmail.com

Summary

I am a professional with over fourteen years of experience in the communications industry with excellent

technical, analytical, problem-solving, communication and computer skills. I easily develop and maintain

productive working relationships with both my internal and external customers. I am an extremely goal

oriented and self-motivated person who will succeed and deliver results.

Experience Overview

Construction Program Manager

SBA Communication Services

Project Manager

Smartlink (American Tower Corporation)

  · Major Projects Include: ATC/AT&T Ski Resort oDAS

Construction Manager

WorldLink (Samsung Telecommunications America)

  · Major Projects Include: Sprint Network Vision Project

Construction Manager

Fusion Solutions (Nokia Siemens Networks)

  · Major Projects Include: T-Mobile Modernization Project

Construction Manager

June 2010 – July 2012

Overland Contracting (Black & Veatch)

  · Major Projects Include: ETTCS, Sector add, and LTE 4G upgrade for AT&T.

Project Manager / Account Manager

October 2005 – June 2010

Guarantee Electrical Contracting

  · Major Projects Include: Democratic National Convention Committee, Democratic National

Convention, Denver Newspaper Agency, Jackson Life, and Buckley Air force Base including 710

Security Forces, Squadron Operations and Colorado Air National Guard

References

Juliette Hammer

Crown Castle – Account Executive | Rocky Mountain Region

Bert Hamlin

SBA Communications Corporation – Director of Business Development

Tim Leuch

Sprint - Construction Manager III

303.945.0708

303.618.3202

303.505.9415

July 2012 – March 2013

April 2013 – April 2014

March 2015 - Present

April 2014 – January 2015

Experience Details

Construction Program Manager

SBA Communication Services

March 2015 - Present

  · Developed and promoted new business opportunities within the market; interacted and

maintained strong client relations.

  · Coordinated/attended site/bid walks and reviewed CDs to gather information pertaining to actual

site conditions, subcontractor costs, etc. for use in preparing an accurate estimate of job cost.

  · Coordinated and scheduled Construction Supervisors, subcontractors and crews as well as all

equipment and materials needed.

  · Ensured all appropriate building permits, NTP(s), and lease status approvals had been received

prior to initiating construction.

  · Managed day to day operations within the territory to include, safety, quality, budget, and

schedule.

  · Monitored/reviewed all close out documentation to insure it meet all client requirements.

  · Worked closely with Territory Management on proper WIP management and forecast

adjustments.

  · Maintained the fleet of vehicles and equipment assigned to the western territory area and

assisted with DOT log books/requirements as needed.

  · Reviewed and approved time sheets, expense reports, invoices, purchase orders and change

orders.

  · Performed other related duties as required to ensure a safe workplace, quality construction and

timely completion of each project.

Project Manager

Smartlink (American Tower Corporation)

  · Perform RFP walks with multiple GCs for Vail Resorts properties oDAS builds.

  · Manage submittal of monopine placements to both the Vail Resorts Design Review Boards as

well as the USFS.

  · Place and track PORs to the ATC Supply Chain Team.

  · Review BOMs and request quotes from multiple vendors for POR submittal.

  · Track material to ensure on time delivery for long lead time products.

  · Meet weekly with CO and CA AT&T and VZW teams to establish RF design and construction

timelines.

  · Manage closeout documentation for both ATC and AT&T.

  · Work with ATC Construction Managers to ensure AT&T launch dates were met for both Vail &

Beaver Creek.

Construction Manager

WorldLink (Samsung Telecommunications America)

  · Perform pre-construction walks with various GCs explaining Scope of Work.

  · Manage construction upgrades for Sprint Network Vision.

  · Visit sites daily to ensure proper installation of equipment.

  · Conduct site audits making sure all Sprint standards are met.

  · Arrange all equipment and material distribution for multiple sites.

  · Forecast all construction.

  · Review and upload close-out documents in Siterra.

  · Manage migration and construction support crews.

April 2013 – April 2014

April 2014 – January 2015

Construction Manager

July 2012 – March 2013

Fusion Solutions (Nokia Siemens Networks)

  · Conduct weekly site scoping meetings with T-Mobile to capture all out-of-scope items missed on

construction drawings.

  · Visit sites daily to ensure quality and installation meet both Nokia Siemens & T-Mobile standards.

  · Ensure equipment installation is done properly and timely for a smooth hand off to the integration

team.

  · Manage the ordering and pick up of all materials for each site.

  · Report daily on site construction progress.

  · Review all site surveys for accuracy and quality before uploading to IPM.

  · Manage the installation of all SSC cabinets and BTS cabinet removals by a separate GC.

Construction Manager

Overland Contracting (Black & Veatch)

  · Hire all GCs and approve all Tier 2 subcontractors.

  · Design-walk sites with RF engineers, Site Acquisition team, and Structural Engineers to establish

the best project design per site.

  · Conduct pre-construction walks with GCs going over the entire Scope of Work.

  · Review all bids and BOMs guaranteeing accurate pricing.

  · Regularly visit sites to maintain quality and check construction progress.

  · Conduct site audits assuring all contractors are adhering to the safety standards.

  · Participate in a daily call with customers to report additions, moves, changes and updates to

construction.

  · Collect and submit all closeout documentation needed for projects.

Project Manager / Account Manager

Guarantee Electrical Contracting

October 2005 – June 2010

  · Project managed a team of 30 people to simultaneously build all aspects of the communication

infrastructure required at the Pepsi Center, Mile High Stadium, Denver Hyatt, and the

Credentialing Office for the Democratic National Convention.

  · Worked with the DNCC in a design-build capacity to outfit their temporary headquarters with the

infrastructure they needed to effectively manage the Convention.

  · Continually partner with multiple vendors including Qwest on projects to not only ensure 100%

customer satisfaction on current projects but build relationships that have led to future revenue.

  · Ensure consistent service and quality leading to positive working relationships with customers.

  · Guarantee proper project estimation through accurate scheduling, material pricing, vendor

selection and workforce management, maximizing the project margin.

  · Hold employees to a high standard of excellence, accountability and a high level of productivity.

  · Understand the requirements and the impact of various trades and work effectively with them to

minimize impact and maximize efficiency.

Education – Industry Involvement

Pellissippi State Community College, Knoxville, TN

Sante Fe Community College, Gainsville, FL

Treasurer – Colorado Wireless Association

June 2010 – July 2012

September 1996 - May 1998

September 1995 - May 1996

July 2013 - Current