Paul D. Cobb

 

Cell Tower Civil Construction Manager

 

Reliable, driven, quality-focused Telecom Civil Construction Manager seeks a full-time employee position in the same or similar industry. I offer hands-on new-build, upgrade and repair skills gained through 5+ years Telecom, 10+ years Management / Supervisor, 25+ years of electrical / mechanical service and 10 years technical sales experience. Never met a machine, system, technology or a customer I didn’t like. Have tools, will travel.

 

 

n         Excellent communication skills with coworkers, contractors, vendors and customers.

n         Proven team member, builder, trainer and leader.

n         Solid computer skills with MS Office, CRM and various equipment monitoring / testing software.

n         Strategic thinking/planning skills to accomplish goals while growing company bottom-line.

n         Technician and Troubleshooter for Cell-Site power and telecom equipment systems including Alpha Technologies, GE Infinity, Emerson, Siemens, Nokia and Ericsson.

n         Skilled with all hand tools, power tools and equipment used for electrical, mechanical, telecom,  metalworking and woodworking construction, testing and repair.

n         Master Technician for marine engines, generators and drive systems. (Please note certifications list)

 

 

OMNMITECH DEPLOYMENT SOLUTIONS, Harrison AR (2^nd Tier Subcontractor to AT&T)

Civil Construction Manager, 3/12 to Present

n         Coordinate workflow cycle from telecom customers through field crews.

n         Develop SOW (Scope of Work) per customer requirements for AT&T campaigns and one-off jobs.

n         Train in-house and subcontractor field crews on customer standards, lacing, electrical, mechanical, paperwork, SOW, safety. Built in-house “shelter” mock-up for training purposes.

n         Organize site work schedules, site access, track login/logout, issues, and resolutions for all site work.

n         Track and report parts, supplies, equipment, site work progress and issues to all parties.

n         Preconstruction site walks, bid walks and post site punch walks. Coordinate punch work as required, verify and submit corrections to customer.

 

NETWORK CABLING ASSOCIATES, Huntsville AL (3^rd tier contractor to AT&T)

Crew Leader / Field Technician, 6/10 to 3/12

Install electronic equipment and associated wiring at AT&T Wireless cell tower sites. Maintain logistics for crew on 100% travel assignments. Interact extensively with main contractors, 2^nd tier contractors and AT&T OSS bridge; logging in/out of sites, determining parts required, filing site reports, billing reports, work completed reports with all concerned, answering questions and recommending procedures and solutions.

Site work at outdoor sites or indoor shelters included mounting equipment cabinets, electronic components, battery banks, indoor wire “cable trays”, ground halo, electrical conduit, galvanized poles and ice bridge. Install, lace and proof test AC, DC, coax, signal and control wiring. Install, upgrade or repair low voltage (DC) power plant, converters, rectifiers, battery banks and back-up power to 600 amps at 12, 24 and -48vdc.

n         Participated in 3G, 4G, LTE upgrades and market expansion new-build campaigns in NC, SC, TN, AR and OK.

n           Heliax  (coax) antenna loss testing and troubleshooting with Anritsu Sweep Master tester.

n           Developed M.O.P. (Method Of Procedures) for many different site types.

n           Commended for excellence in consistent, highest quality completed work appearance and lack of “punchlist” issues. (Please note references list)

n           Local work between AT&T campaigns includes installation of cat5, cat6 and fiber drops for commercial and industrial customers.

n           Video work swapping out wall and ceiling mounted CRT TV’s for flat-screens, installing flat screen TV’s for menu boards and interactive displays in large sports arenas, movie theaters and fast food chains.

 

PC Communications, Huntsville AL

Sales and Installation, 1/05 to 6/10

Communications consultant representing multiple cellular and landline telephone, satellite TV, internet, T1 and secure bandwidth providers. Sales and installation of cellular phone signal amplifiers, repeaters and related equipment. Clients included individuals, small to medium business, large industrial and local city/county government. Also worked for various companies during this period in a sales capacity.

n           Specialized in system planning for overall client communications. Organized appropriate vendors for each client, develop and lead sales and strategy training for business partners, conducted client meetings, acted as project manager and client advocate for installation, implementation and follow up sales.

n           Represented lines included Verizon Wireless, Nextel, Network Telephone, BellSouth, Dish Network, DirecTV and Wilson Antenna.

 

SUNCOM WIRELESS, Huntsville AL

Brought to sales by boat customer who was Area V.P. for SunCom. Sell wireless phone service and equipment to Government, Commercial and Individual clients.

n         Consistently exceed sales quota. Typically 150% - 180% of quota. (60 – 85/month on quota of 45)

n         Lowest churn rate in the region due to exceeding customer expectations.

n         Developed selling strategies for trade shows & events that were implemented company-wide.

 

BOATMOBILE MARINE SERVICES, Huntsville AL

n         Operated sole-proprietorship RV, boat & yacht service with 450+ clients in marinas and dry storage facilities across North AL. Systems consultant, electrical & mechanical equipment sales, service & warranty.

n         Sales, service and warranty dealer for Crusader & Mercruiser engines, Kohler & Westerbeke generators, Cruiseair & MarineAir air conditioners and many more.

n         Contractor to all local marine dealers for generator and electronics installation or troubleshooting jobs.

n         Authorized Warranty Service Dealer for Sea Ray, Carver & Cobalt boats.

n         Helped develop product safety improvements with manufacturers & insurance companies.

n         Chosen by Monaco RV as the premier electrical systems warranty service contractor for the southeast.

 

ROCK HARBOR MARINE, Huntsville AL

n         Local Sea Ray & Carver boat dealership. Led team of 5 technicians, including self.

n         Changed mindset of owners to sell yachts in addition to ski boats in this market. RHM sold the first boat over 30’ for this market in 1990. Trend producing an 800% increase in commission sales that year.

n         Developed & implemented scheduled service program generating $500,000 increase in service revenue the first year. Improved Customer Satisfaction Index from worst to first in less than 18 months.

n         Organized training & work schedules for service staff. Wrote service and technical articles for monthly newsletter.

 

SEA RAY BOATS, Palm Coast FL

Manufacturer of 39’ – 46’ sport yachts. Install and wire electrical subpanels, main panels, devices, engines, generators, air conditioners & hydraulic systems. Connect systems after deck & hull were joined.

n         Winner of 3 awards for reducing production cost and improving efficiency.

 

 

SPICELAND TREE SURGERY, Nashville TN

n         Trim, top and remove trees from power line right-of-ways under contract of Nashville Utilities.

n         Progressed from ground man, saw man, bucket operator, climber to foreman of climbing crew.

 

 

 

n         1980 Graduated: John Overton High School, Nashville TN

n         1985 Certificate: Sea Ray Boats, Sport Yacht/Cruiser Technician

n         1990 Certificate: Kohler Generator Technician

n         1990 Certificate: Westerbeke Generator Technician

n         1991 Certificate: Generac Generator Technician

n         1991 Certificate: Mercruiser Engines and Drive Systems Technician

n         1991 Certificate: Crusader Engines Technician

n         1993 Certificate: Sealand Technologies Technician

n         1994 Certificate: Crusader Fuel Injection Technician

n         1999 Seminar: “Getting Into Your Customers Head” by author Kevin Davis

n         2000 Seminar: “DEI Sales Training” by author Stephen Schiffman

n         2004 Seminar: “Sales Force Automation” by SFA corporate trainers 

n         2015 Certificate: Red Cross CPR,

n         2011 Certificate: OSHA 10-Hour, Construction

 

 

n         Mr. Matt Stearns – Senior PM - MasTec Wireless Services – AT&T Vendor - (615) 785-5154

n         Mr. Adam Woodard – PM - MasTec Wireless Services – AT&T Vendor - (704)747-3057

n         Mr. Neal Hardwick – Regional PM – Omnitech Deployment Solutions – (404) 642-5292