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Sonny Miller
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
T-Mobile CPM II (LTE/NSN Project)
Edina, MN
• Utility Coordination – Identify and coordinate with local utility companies to facilitate the design and
installation of power and telephone services to sites. Ensure coordination between site construction and the
local utility companies.
• Site Design Management – Oversee the design and review process. Coordinate with other project disciplines
for the timely and effective design of sites.
• Site Construction Management – Manage and coordinate the field activities of the NSN site construction
managers. Ensure that site construction schedules are adhered to. Responsible for keeping the Construction
Project Manager updated on all field activities. Procure and evaluate site testing documentation (i.e. ground
tests, sweep tests, special inspections, etc.) for input into site closeout packages.
• Quality Assurance – Understand the client’s specifications and oversee the administration of the quality
assurance program. Ensure that site punch lists are completed in a timely manner.
• Client Relations/Interaction – Interact with the client as needed and maintain good working relations. Ensure
that efforts in the field by the construction managers are carried out per the client’s directions and
specifications.
• A&E Management – Manage and coordinate third party services. Research and understand regional or local
building permit processes and prepare and submit building permit applications. Manage and coordinate site
drawing ordering and review process. Procure needed surveys, tests, studies, etc. as need from third party
services.
• Administrative –Maintain project files to ensure completeness. Track sites status and assist in the reporting of
a project’s status to the Project Manager. Assist in the reporting of project milestones to the Construction
Project Manager. Assemble necessary site documentation for site closeout package.
Site Acquisition/Site Walks
Create project tracker in Site Handler.
Provide any necessary support to Site Acq Lead (i.e. production curves).
Ensure that ASP stays on schedule to meet deliveries.
Use output of Site Acq phase as additional planning input to construction phase
CONSTRUCTION Services
Manage ASP’s as required to meet the goals.
Ensure ASPs are familiar and are following all required procedures (Access procedure, SOW procedures)
Ensure ASPs are following the communication plan and escalate any issues early on in support if we are
having issues.
Oct 2012 to Current
Phon_ 952.232.8446
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Attend Customer meetings and communicate project schedule status as required. Address customer
issues/concerns as they arise.
Agree on the services will be performed at each site with the customer and double check the communication
plan and contact information.
Oversee the creation and verify the accuracy of the scope, ensure that these are agreed to and quotes created
based on the SOW.
Provide any necessary support to the Vendors/ASP teams in the field.
Ensure ASP remains on schedule to meet delivery targets.
Continue discussions with ASP to ensure they are on track for obtaining sufficient resources to support the
project
Verify work complete and ensure that ASP’s/Vendors are being paid on a regular basis
Review change orders with ASP daily. (Discuss recurring items that are that are causing delays. Address
Scope and possible add-on services not foreseen
Velocitel
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(AT&T Project)
Project Manager
Eden Prairie, MN
Manages project from end to end, all aspects of a construction project and ensures that it is constructed
in accordance with the plans and specifications of the project
Identifies unforeseen conditions or errors in the plans or specifications and communicates such to the
attention of their supervisor or the client
Maintains an accurate schedules, all P&L reporting
Demonstrates knowledge of a construction project, including the plans and specifications, restrictions
and right of ways, permits, test procedures, schedules, drawings, utility locations and information
• Prepares daily status reports, maintains record document information to the client
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Maintains a professional working relationship with construction contractors or
subcontractors, clients, and engineering/architectural design team.
Supervises a team of staff for the entire project
Monitors and records contractor’s work performance with the contract requirements and conducts final
inspections, prepares punch lists, and collects documentation for closing out of contracts
Coordinates materials testing, surveying services and other sub professional services that may be
required
• Reviews and recommends progress payments to the contractor
ZAYO Bandwidth
FTT Program Manager
St Louis Park, MN
• Meeting with Contractors and internal Customer personnel to define project scope and set accountability
across the FTT project team
• Meeting with contractors and internal Customer personnel to establish project timelines for the entire project
scope
• Manage all Construction team members/Contractors to ensure everyone is meeting deliverables from a
construction prospective
• Work with Internal personnel to understand any and all fiber splice points and fiber assignments on existing
Customer network
• Manage the Construction Company selected by Customer to ensure complete project management from the
scoping of a project to the close out of a project
• Oversee/Drive the Project Team in the review of Buildings/Site Locations for Cabinet/Electronic Equipment
Installation, throughout the market to support Customer Telecommunications Services at such sites with
August 2010 to Dec 2011
January 2012 to Oct 2012
assistance of vendors and local personnel, which may require site designs for Landlord/Customer approvals
of such electronic equipment installation. Typical sites can vary from the following:
1. Cell tower compounds
2. Commercial, Industrial or Residential Buildings
3. Collocation providers
4. Hospitals, Universities, etc,
5. Private Property Owners.
• Manage the daily task/schedule tracker to ensure Contractors are meeting commitment dates as well as
working with them to forecast out the entire project from a time line prospective
• Update the daily schedule tracker as dates move forward or pull in to ensure all team members are aware of
the schedule change
• Oversee ISP and OSP construction including validating contractor completeness on any and all segments of
the project to ensure project sections are complete and accurately reflected on all contractor invoices.
• Manage an RFP process for any additional contractor work required outside current contractor scope of work
• Managing material purchasing and inventory for project on a bi monthly basis
• Consistently research ways to reduce Customer expenses related to Inside/Outside plant construction.
• Manage and maintaining all site surveys, Construction Documentation, Permits, Close out packages and asbuilds’
for each and every site being constructed and ensuring that these files are supplied to the Customer
facility management team.
• Developing and maintaining written procedures as required.
• Preparing weekly reports detailing activity to management in the form of a summarized tracker
• Manage all scopes needing to be generated, bidding to contractors and construction activity at all Customer
POP facility locations as well as the customer MSC. This shall be done in coordination with Customer
Engineering teams
• Coordinate all Electronic equipment designs for all POP and MSC locations
Tek Systems (AT&T) Edina, MN
Construction / Project manager
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Jul 2008 to June 2009
Provided contractor field planning, coordination and oversight in Support of the Client, construction
functions, as required and directed by the Market Lead.
• Compiles, verified and correlates technical data related to construction /engineering functions for the
assigned cell sites.
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• Managed the schedule and progress database used for status project execution and reporting and monitoring
progress of the work for the assigned cell sites.
Coordinated communications and action requirements with General Contractors, Suppliers, Service Providers
and Site Acquisition.
Supported the construction process as required via, assistance in preparation of materials requisitions,
specifications and other related activities and documents.
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Coordinates assigned work with other technical personnel as needed to support the construction team’s
workload.
Provided direct assistance to the Client in review of status reports.
Reviewed RF data sheets for determination of outside antenna work scope.
Perform cell site walk down with A/E and provide general constructability guidance relative to the
production of construction documents
Assisted in coordinating Market Specific Design Reviews through the various required organizations and
facilitates sign off for approval and or comments.
• Prepared all necessary reports and forms to assure that field coordinator contract administration functions are
performed to include change notices, daily reports, quality inspection reports, etc.
Provided input regarding the administrative implementation and control of market specific systems and
workflow processes.
Supervision of Contractors from bid walk, to site completion and approval for invoicing.
Site build plan for the year between 90 and 120 sites. Personally had oversight of 30 to 40% of those sites.
TNS/Orin USA, Roselle, IL
Construction Manager
Dec 2007 to Jul 2008
• T-Mobile UMTS turnkey project
• GSM upgrade and UMTS implementation
• Minneapolis, KC, and Chicago markets
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Supervise and coordinate all aspects of the construction process.
Coordinate activities related to site construction, site acquisition, RF engineering, operations, and zoning
requirements.
Obtain a construction schedule from Contractors/GCs and monitor construction progress according to the
schedule.
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Conduct site visits to verify contractor compliance with permits, drawings, and specs.
Monitor construction for compliance with plans and building codes.
Provide coordination and input as needed with utility companies providing services and infrastructure for the
project including schedule and cost management.
Monitor and ensure schedule performance and quality workmanship of contractors.
• Work closely with the contractor, architect, civil engineer and associated consultants in developing site
specific value engineering options for the work.
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• Review change proposals, proposal requests, requests for information, supplemental instructions and other
contract documentation as required on behalf of the carrier’s interests.
Review and approve contractor payment requests.
Review tenant leases and requirements as it pertains to carrier’s construction obligations ensuring carrier
meets requirements while controlling project cost.
Serve as an information resource by coordinating tenant’s work, participating in construction meetings,
resolving disputes, providing ongoing feedback, and coordinating project punch list and close-out.
Independent Contractor, Eden Prairie, MN
Tower Forman/Project Manager
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• GSM, PCS, UMTS
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Installation of towers, lines, antennas, testing for Cricket communications
Over seeing 4 man crew during construction
Installation of grounding systems
Manage assigned projects to completion, ensuring that all activities, including site acquisition, regulatory,
construction, and permitting are coordinated and completed on time and within budget.
Develop accurate project plan and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct close out of
completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation.
May 2007 to Dec 2007
• Maintain relationships and act as carrier’s liaison in matters associated with Federal, State and Municipal
matters including the City’s permitting and construction inspection requirements to ensure expeditions and
successful delivery of project goals and objectives.
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Lead internal deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of each job
and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion.
Attend customer deployment meetings to provide customer with comprehensive job status reports and resolve
any conflicts or issues that arise.
Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are
distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
Vertical Limit Construction Services, LLC Wannamingo, MN
May 2001 to May 2007
Tower Foreman/Project Manager
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3G upgrade for AT&T
Manage assigned projects to completion, ensuring that all activities, including site acquisition, regulatory,
construction, and permitting are coordinated and completed on time and within budget.
Develop accurate project plan and budget for all assigned projects, modify as needed and direct close out of
completed jobs including the receipt of all required documentation.
Lead internal deployment meetings with other managers and team members to review the status of each job
and implement changes as necessary to ensure timely project completion.
Attend customer deployment meetings to provide customer with comprehensive job status reports and resolve
any conflicts or issues that arise.
Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are
distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy.
I.F.C.I. / New C.C., South St. Paul, MN
Tower Forman/Project Manager/Director of Operations
• Complete RF installation for turnkey construction
• New build construction and maintenance of existing sites
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Business plan development and financial modeling
Identification of key human resources including the potential hiring, and training of internal and/or external
resources
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Proper identification of “key” sites for tower erection
Provide financial analysis tool to assist in decision-making process.
Provide guidance on “acceptable terms and conditions” associated with property purchase or leases.
Manage all aspects of customer application for tower collocation.
Insure profitability and provide financial status reports
SKILLS:
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Jan 1998 to May 2001
Tower installation, lines, antennas, testing
Civil construction
Anritsu site master certification.
9 years of infield experience sweep testing.
• PC and Macintosh literate. Experienced with Windows XP, WordPerfect
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• Can operate heavy equipment; backhoe, skytrak lifts, forklift, bobcat.
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Monopole, self support and guyed stacking experience.
Microsoft Office, Excel, and Handheld Software.
• Com Train Certified climber and trained in Tower rescue training
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• OSHA ten hour certified
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*References furnished upon request
Certified in Andrews, Eupen, RFS, NK, Comscope, and LMR connectors.
CPR and first Aid current