Ben Kinchen

1774 Highland View Drive

St. Augustine, FL 32092

benkinchen@yahoo.com

Home (904) 824-9343

Mobile (678) 294-8348

 

  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

 

July 2013 – Oct 2014 – Smartlink LLC – Construction Manager/Coordinator

           AT&T NSB/LTE –Florida

·   Prepare and submit Building Permit Applications, NOCs and Change of Contractor to appropriate jurisdictions.

·   Obtain and update jurisdictional requirements for Building Permit submittals.

·   Develop site design walk schedule, manage A&E and personnel to schedule execution.

·   Facilitate and manage reviews of site design packages by local market team (site acquisition, A&E and construction).

·   Monitor submissions–coordinate site-specific activities (site walk through deployment) to meet NSB readiness deadline.

·   Oversee project schedules to ensure deadlines are met. 

·   Responsible for meeting quality requirements of both internal and external demands.

·   Maintain a high degree of customer service and integrity when dealing with clients.

Jan 2012 – June 2013 – Ericsson – Construction Manager II (Backhaul-AAV Coordinator)

Sprint SNV Project – Orlando, FL

·   Develop site design walk schedule, manage AAV and personnel to schedule execution.

·   Ensure completeness and thoroughness of AAV site design packages.

·   Ensure third party access to cell site through easement to right to way.

·   Identify and document all exceptions and out-of-scope items within the AAV site design package.

·   Monitor processing and approval of site-specific AAV quotes.

·   Monitor submissions – coordinate site-specific activities (site walk through deployment) to meet AAV Ethernet readiness deadline.

 

Oct 2010 – Nov 2011 – Black & Veatch – Execution Manager (UMTS & LTE)

AT&T Turfing Project-North Ohio

·   Oversee project schedules to ensure deadlines are met. 

·   Direct the day-to-day execution of each project.

 

July 2009 – Sept 2010 - Powder River Development - Site Acquisition - Independent Contractor

Clearwire Rollout Project-Miami, FL

·          Acquired and negotiated long-term leases and easements to right of way for wireless telecommunications sites.

·          Secured proper entitlements for wireless communication sites.

 

Dec 2006 – Jan 2009 - Technical Associates, Jacksonville, FL - Site Acquisition/Zoning Specialist/Project Manager

Sprint 1b Project, New Build Project -North and Central Florida; T-Mobile UMTS/MODS Project -Jacksonville, FL; Panhandle, FL; Mobile, AL

·   Interfaced with landowners, tower owners, legal, operations, architectural and engineering firms, jurisdictional building and zoning departments and general contractors.

·   Prepared and submitted information packages for client review.

·   Reviewed construction drawings, blueprints and land use regulations for discrepancies.

·   Negotiated lease and ancillary agreements between landlord and client. 

·   Performed zoning analysis.

·   Organized and filed all related documents.

·   Attended and participated in client based weekly update meetings.

·   Attended and performed in public hearings and community meetings as required.

 

 

Jan 2006 – Nov 2006 – Baran Telecommunications – Site Acquisition -  Nextel iDen Project-Nashville, TN, Baran Telecom

·   Identified appropriate raw land “build to suit” sites.

·   Prepared and submitted Site Data Packages for client review.

·   Negotiated lease and ancillary agreements between landlord and client.  Performed zoning analysis.  Assisted with preparation of zoning and permitting applications.

·   Attended and performed in public hearings and community meetings as required.

 

Aug 2004 – Jan 2006 - David Weekley Homes, Alpharetta, GA - Land Acquisition Manager – Metro Atlanta

·   Acquire developed or entitled residential lots or raw land suitable for DWH immediate and future needs.

·   Networked with developers, brokers and jurisdictional representatives for potential land or lot opportunities.

·   Visited and reviewed each land or lot opportunity to evaluate the fit with DWH business plan and product fit.

·   Made recommendations to Area President and Division Presidents for best purchase opportunities.

·   Fostered relationships with new developers to assist in future acquisition of new land opportunities for DWH.

 

June 2003 – Aug 2004 - KB Home, Inc., Woodstock, GA - Land Acquisition Specialist

·   Located suitable land for development of residential communities in Metro Atlanta.

·   Developed and maintained relationships with various jurisdictional representatives and departments.

·   Maintained and coordinated courthouse and market data for respective counties.

·   Contract negotiation and preparation.

·   Performed due diligence.

·   Maintained information regarding changes to various municipality development and zoning procedures and ordinances.

 

May 2001 – June 2003 - Bright Additions, Inc., Atlanta, GA - Project Lead 

·   Identified desirable residential properties for rehabilitation and renovation.

·   Accepted and reviewed contractor bids for project work.

·   Maintained ongoing dialogue between Company President and contractors regarding project work.

·   Attended and participated in client based weekly update meetings.

·   Tracked associated project expenses for taxation through percent completion method.

 

Dec 2000 – May 2001 - SiteExcell LLC., Little Rock, AR - Site Acquisition - Powertel Expansion, Birmingham, AL 

·   Identified appropriate raw land “build to suit” sites.

·   Prepared and submitted Site Data Packages for client review.

·   Negotiated lease and ancillary agreements between landlord and client. 

·   Performed zoning analysis and submitted necessary applications.

·   Attended and performed in public hearings and community meetings as required.

 

Dec 1999 – Nov 2000 - SBA Communications, Inc., Atlanta, GA - Property Specialist - AT&T Collocation Project

Nov 1997 – Sept 1999 - WORLDSPAN  LLC., Atlanta, GA - Accountant – PerformancePlus/Marketing Support Fund

March 1994 – Nov 1997 - RE/MAX Northwest, Marietta, GA - Real Estate Assistant/Sales

Feb 1996 – Dec. 1996 - Cobb County Tax Assessors Office, Marietta, GA. - Tax Appraiser Mass Appraisal

 

EducationGeorgia Southern University 1991-1994, BBA Major: Finance with emphasis in Real Estate

 

LicensesFlorida Real Estate License Number SL3214836-Expired

Georgia Real Estat License Number SLSP169400-Expired