Frank Oudin
Summary:
Experience
2011
Seasoned Wireless Professional with experience in Engineering, Construction,
I Modifications, Upgrades, Maintenance, Repairs and Quality Assurance.
am Passionate about Safety, Quality and Exceeding Expectations.
Sr. Manager
Goodman Networks / AT&T Wireless
Construction / Engineering
LTE Launch
Chicago, IL
Ø AT&T LTE Project: 543 Sites Phase 1A - 159 Sites Phase 1B – Chicago Area
Ø Provide solid direction to the Construction and Implementation managers to keep on track to
meet the project goals
Ø Supervise Construction Managers and Site Acquisition Managers to ensure road blocks are
cleared in a timely manner
Ø Ensure each site construction scope is clearly defined and understood by all internal and
external construction personnel to avoid scope creep and minimize changes
Ø Serve as subject matter expert on all facets of the site construction process and requirements
Ø Understand and convey internal and external expectations related to scope, schedule, cost &
quality
Ø Monitor sub-contractor compliance with all scope, schedule, safety, and quality policies and
requirements
Ø Maintain an accurate status of all construction activities at all times and communicate the
status through reports, e-mails, meetings, conference calls, etc…
Ø Drive all sub-contractors to meet these objectives
2009 – 2010
Ø Manage Construction for 150+ sites in the Chicago Market
Ø Perform walks for feasibility, Bidding and Pre-Construction
Ø Monitor Construction for Compliance with Design Standards and Installation guide
Ø Forecast material and equipment release timelines to warehouse
Ø Maintain timely reporting and ensure accurate database updates
Construction Manager
Clearwire Communications
Chicago Launch
Ø Schedule, Conduct and Coordinate site meetings with Power Company
Ø Coordination and Implementation of temporary power solutions
Ø Track progress for Inspection, Meter Installation and Livening Order
Power Coordinator:
Ø Schedule QA-HOC Walks with Ops and Construction Manager
Ø Identify Deficiencies and track thru Punch List Completion
Ø Ensure proper and accurate documentation for close out and payment
Quality Assurance:
Chicago, IL
2005 - 2009
Senior Project Manager
Hybrid Position Supporting Several Departments at Market and Regional Level
Operations:
T-Mobile USA
Chicago, IL
Ø Management and Coordination to address and resolve all post on air issues.
Ø Manage process end to end for Network Maintenance and Repair needs including
preparing scopes of work, conducting bid walks and coordinating between FOPS,
SWOPS and NETOPS.
Ø Site Audits to identify and address Safety and OSHA compliance issues.
Ø Management Support for Disaster Recovery and Emergency Utility repairs.
Ø Assist with Development and Implementation of Quality Assurance Process.
Ø Engineering Support for Battery Backup / Generator Project.
Ø Management of Temporary Power and Telco installations including Microwave.
Ø Engineering, Deployment and Management of Temporary Sites including Cows,
Ø Attend A&E walks with Construction PM to ensure sites are designed with Safety,
Operational accessibility and Future maintenance needs in mind.
Colts, Quick Poles, Ballast Monopoles and Direct Buried Towers.
Construction:
Ø Engineering and Management Support for Special Projects and Seasonal Event
Coverage objectives.
Ø Attend QA walks and follow up with QA Field Engineer for Punch List Completion.
Ø Engineering assistance with Small Inches project to modify existing sites to add a
Fourth Sector.
Ø Engineer and Manage requirements to bring key existing sites into compliance for
UMTS deployment.
Ø Engineer and Coordinate the installation of Temporary Microwave links.
Real Estate:
Ø Attend Meetings requested by Land Lords for Site related inquiries.
Ø Management and coordination of Compliance related issues.
Ø Site visits to verify leased premises and identify equipment.
Ø Coordination with Land Lords to address Reroofing and Water Tank Repainting.
Ø Field Audits to identify and record Power Meter locations, Service type, meter type
and id numbers.
Ø Attend meetings with Property owners to coordinate repairs and maintenance
needed for open issues.
Ø Coordination for additional T1 circuits delivered to existing sites.
Ø Coordinate with Telco provider to roll existing circuits to Fiber.
Ø Engineer and Manage construction requirements for Telco readiness to include
Modifying existing H-Frames and Telco demarcation points to accommodate
additional T1 circuits, additional Cellpak housings and Fiber rolls.
Network:
Ø Coordinate Maintenance window work with cross functional teams to upgrade
existing Telco.
Ø Management and Coordination of Emergency Network Outage repairs.
Ø Attend walks with Telco providers for Clarification on Carrier obligations prior to
Telco upgrade scheduling.
2003 – 2005
Ø Coordination and supervision of the technical requirements for 75 new expansion
sites throughout South Bend and Fort Wayne Indiana.
Systems Engineer
Indiana Expansion project 75 new sites - South Bend / Fort Wayne
US Cellular Corporation
Ø Manage the deployment of equipment from delivery through integration.
In Market Roaming Project - 50 in fill sites
Ø Engineer requirements for new IMR sites to incorporate USCC standards.
Supervise equipment delivery and installation by Lucent crews.
Ø Attend A&E walks with Construction, RF and Operations for proper site Design.
Ø Inspection of all sites for proper setup of AC, DC, Battery, Telco and grounding.
Build Plan 2003 143 new SOA - 2004 135 new SOA
Ø Conduct cell site audits of Equipment, Carrier, Batteries, Telco, AC & DC Capacity.
Ø Attend walks with PM to assist with design and Equipment requirements.
Carrier Upgrade Project / Slams 2003 80 sites - 2004 120 sites
Ø Audit, Testing and evaluation of Battery strings and Power Plants.
Ø Ensure all MSDS, Cell Test and cradle to grave documentation complete.
2002 – 2003
Ø Manage and Engineer the requirements to overlay TDMA sites With CDMA.
Ø Perform site audits, schedule A&E design walks and conduct bid walks.
Ø Supervise and inspect all work to meet USCC specifications for close out.
Project Manager
2001 – 2002
Ø Manage the design and construction of new wireless facilities for site development.
Ø Oversee and coordinate maintenance of existing sites for operations.
Ø Interface with Construction and Operations to resolve post construction issues.
Project Engineer
1999 - 2001
Ø Create and design construction criteria for communication sites through coordination
with RF, Site acquisition, zoning, leasing, operations, equipment suppliers, architects,
and engineers.
Project Manager
Voicestream Wireless
Chicago Launch Team
Chicago, IL
Nextel Communications
Waukesha, WI
US Cellular Corporation
2004 Battery upgrade- 180 sites / Power Plant upgrade- 20 sites
Chicago, IL
Brookfield, WI
Ø Manage the construction of multiple telecommunication sites.
Ø Design and Implementation of Quality Assurance Inspection form.
Certifications
During my career I have attended numerous seminars.
Some of which include Supervision of Personnel, Project Management and
Preparation of budgets.
Listed are Certification courses and vendor provided technical classes I have completed.
RF Safety and Hazard Awareness- July 2008
-OSHA 1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
-OSHA 1910.1201 – DOT Markings, Placards and Labels
-OSHA 1910.144 – Marking Physical Hazards
-OSHA 1910.147 – Lock out – Tag out
-DOT 49 CFR – Hazmat Regulations
Environmental Health and Safety OSHA 10 Hour – August 2008
Andrew Connector Attachment Training Course – July 2004
Com Train – Tower Climbing Safety and Rescue – September 2003
E-Team Certified - March 2001
Awards
Computer Skills
Training
Database
Voicestream Wireless Employee of the Month, February 2001
US Cellular Excellence Award, September 2004
T-Mobile PM of the quarter numerous times 2006 and 2007
Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Streets and Trips
.
Insite, Homer, Esite, Remedy, EBP, Doculink, Sitemaster, Sittera, Clearvision
OSHA, UMTS, GSM, CDMA, FCC/FAA, Nortel, Lucent, Nokia, and Andrew
connector & RET cert.