Julia Ruzon

Seattle, Washington 98103

(206) 604-1895

julia.ruzon@comcast.net

 

 

 Summary

 

Experienced Project Manager in Engineering, Construction and Real Estate fields for Wireless Telecommunication. Effective cross-functional manager ensuring project success by proactively contributing to improving company processes and monitoring task performances in a highly competitive market environment.  Excellent problem solving and resolution skills.

 

 Core Competencies

 

Project Engineering                    Cost Control/Reduction                        Strategic Planning/Implementation              Multi-Site Management              Process Improvement                           Regulatory Compliance Change Management                  Vendor Analysis/Management            Team Building/Employee Relations

                          

Education

 

PMP certification course credits, Bellevue Community College

B.S., Civil Engineering, Seattle University

A.A., Construction Engineering Technology, North Seattle Community College

 

 Project Management - (in order of relevance)

 

 

Smartlink, LLC for T-Mobile, Construction Manager, Bothell, WA                 current

·         Provide direction and management for telecommunication projects in accordance with contractual documentation and company standards

·         Construction Manager for U2100/1900 Modernization, LTE, AAV, MW, special projects, structural upgrades, fiber placement, permit submittals, and collocation applications

·         Manage General Contractors for ebid process and close out documentation

·         Perform QA/QC punch reports

·         Create Bill Of Material

·         Certified in Nokia 2G/3G/LTE install and Commissioning

 

Goodman Networks, PNW Architect/Engineer Manager, Seattle, WA             2010

·         Regional manager for A/E work in the PNW for a new company initiative to establish a regional self perform Department

·         Managed New Site Build and Site Modifications A/E work as it related to Site Development and installation of telecommunication equipment and Circuit delivery.

·         Designed Construction Documents for Permitting and Zoning working with Site Acquisition/Zoning, RF engineers, and other vendors related to Site Development

·         Negotiated pricing and Scope of Work with vendors to process Client Vendor qualification contractual documents and managed PO requests/payments

·         Reported forecasting deliverable dates to upper Management with weekly/daily updates as needed.

·         Adhered to Quality standards of the Client

 

 

 

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Black & Veatch Telecom, Lead Engineer, Overland Park, KS                   2009/2010

• Team lead for New Site Build and Site Modifications for San Diego and Las Vegas Turf for AT&T 3.5G/4.0G build
• Monitor budget and scope of work for compliance to AT&T contract and initiate Work Authorizations
• Monitor timeline for strict scheduling of priorities and risk management
• Designed site and equipment layout based on RF, zoning, and site acquisition input
• Manage drawing review for QA/QC and adherence to AT&T National approved technical standards of design
• Managed vendors for structural upgrades, site survey, utility, geotechnical, Landscaping and stealth design
• Submit documents to Jurisdictions and address review comments for Zoning, Permitting and Compliance issues such as Title 24, NEPA, SHPO, FAA
• Weekly updates of site status using Trackers

 

Bechtel Telecommunications, Project Engineer, Kirkland, WA                            2002/04

• Implemented design and engineering of wireless base stations for UMTS and GSM technologies
• Designed equipment layout and antenna locations for over 150 sites using creative measures
• Point of Contact for the construction of multiple wireless telecommunications sites by managing subcontractors and documentation for wireless telecommunication site construction
• Worked closely with site acquisition, zoning and construction
• Responded to jurisdictional review comments
• Communicated status of milestones and tasks using management software
• Managed daily activities focusing on strict timeline; ensured team achieved deadline goals as defined by the critical path

Nextel, D. Garvey Corporation, Construction Project Manager, Seattle, WA          1996/99

• Developed effective Construction Project plans based on clients objectives
• Managed Architect/Engineering firms and other vendors related to cell site construction in Washington State and Oregon
• Coordinated utility installations and worked closely with local jurisdictions for environmental compliance and building permit issuance for Washington and Oregon
• Served as lead for project team consisting of geotechnical engineers, civil/structural engineers, contractors and architects
• Implemented drawing review, scope change control, invoicing and other management systems
• Performed final construction walk-through of equipment shelter, tower/monopole or rooftop mounting assembly, and cabling for client acceptance
• Monitored daily and weekly status of over 100 sites in various construction phases

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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AT&T Mobility, Strategic Real Estate Division, Redmond, WA                2008

• Managed cross-functional teams and Vendor boundaries optimizing real estate land lease business solutions for GSM/UMTS cell site properties.
• Point of Contact between AT&T and Vendor to ensure Market goals and deliverables were attained and reported
• Tracked, managed, and resolved issues on multiple projects to restore timeline.

URS Corporation, Structural Engineer, San Diego, CA              2005/06

• Researched structural building design for placement of new UMTS and GSM equipment and antenna installations in the greater Seattle area 
• Liaison between Lucent Technologies and URS Corporation engineers
• Supplied building information for calculations to be performed for Structural Report
• Generated new business by meeting or exceeding business goals and maintaining a positive relationship with client

 Sprint Spectrum, Bechtel Corporation, Architect/Engineer Coordinator, Kirkland, WA 1996

• Managed architectural and engineering efforts related to wireless PCS site development 
• Performed sub-contract management, technical review and performance management while monitoring contract compliance for billing

Windermere Real Estate, Leavenworth and Wenatchee Valley              2006/07   

• Partnered with real estate agents in land development focused primarily in eastern Washington 
• Researched zoning, building codes and subdivision criteria; compiled information for presentation to potential investors
• Successfully used negotiation skills to foster collaboration and create a shared vision with investors
• Communicated project status and action items to investors by creating specific control document

Pacific Testing Laboratories, Assist. Man. Construction Services, Bothell, WA 1994/05

·         Directly supervised 9 employees for special inspections and environmental departments

·         Management administration to include contract compliance, procurement, implementation, budget, change order, and collections