19 years of achievement meeting time, cost, and quality targets on NSB, LTE, UMTS, GSM, E911, Mod, DAS, Microwave and related projects for telecommunication market leaders

 

•          Resourceful problem solver •          Experienced at balancing a detailed focus with client business strategy

•          Effective communicator •          Proven talent for building positive relationships

•          Ability to manage from site design through integration •          Thinks outside the box to identify areas of improvement

Highlights of expertise:

•       Construction / Decommissioning •       Material BOM & Scope Takeoff •       Bidding / Estimates / Quotes •       Budget Management & Cost Control

•       Change Order Management •       Vendor Management •       Site Safety / OSHA Compliance •       Construction Crew Supervision

Jacobs Engineering, Houston, TXProject Manager, 10/2014 – 6/2015

Manage NSN L700 overlay project & Verizon NSB project.  Manage internal/external crews and construction managers. 

Key Achievements:

•          Drove NSN/T-Mobile L700 project, meeting milestones, deadlines, and quality targets.

•          Drove Verizon NSB project, supplying a quality product while assuring safety practices were followed.

 

TekSystems (MetroPCS/T-Mobile), Sunrise, FLProject Manager, 9/2013 – 10/2014

Provided support in the management of the Modernization Project.  Performed material and scope takeoff, initial document review, NTP requests, & closeout review. Generated and issued Purchase Orders.  Schedule updates, approved final payments, etc.

Key Achievements:

•          Drove T-Mobile modernization of 270 existing sites, meeting milestones, deadlines, and quality targets. Surpassed Monthly and Quarterly goals.

 

Norcon Global (Ericsson), Hollywood, FLConstruction Manager II, 4/2013 - 7/2013

Managed construction of cell sites to support Sprint Network Vision Project; oversaw teams of trade professionals and provided leadership for all aspects of LTE field construction. Coordinated inspections, reviewed work in progress, final deliverables, and ensured compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.

Key Achievements:

•          Deftly juggled multiple schedules and competing priorities while driving installation of 85+ existing site modifications, meeting milestones, deadlines, and quality targets.

 

Verigent (Dynis, LLC), Richmond, VA Construction Manager, 11/2012 - 4/2013

Played instrumental role in success and profitability of cell site construction for Tier 1 operator client (AT&T); prepared scope of work (SOW) and related project documents, managed vendor relationships, monitored quality and safety processes, and managed construction activities.

Key Achievements:

•          Led team of five personnel and executed 75 UMTS 1C and LTE installations, providing oversight on all scope.

 

Bechtel Corporation, various locationsConstruction Manager (CM) 3/2000 – 1/2007

Project Manager (PM), 1/2007 - 10/2012

Managed team of 10 field construction personnel and led NSB, UMTS, DAS, LTE overlay, and site modification projects for AT&T and Cingular. (In ALU, Ericsson, and NSN markets) Collaborated with RF engineers, A&E firms, and site acquisition personnel to evaluate sites and determine feasibility of construction build out. Prepared SOWs and time/cost/material estimates, established work schedules and project timelines, and managed turnkey build-outs including telco, electrical, civil engineering aspects. Tracked project status; kept clients and management updated on issues and status through clear reporting, project status meetings, project tracking, and analysis.

Key Achievements:

•          Led installation of nearly 850 NSB sites that included Rawland and Colo monopoles, SST towers, guyed towers, rooftop structures, tenant improvements, iDAS and oDAS installations (interior arenas, stadium, and outdoor neighborhood).

•          Completed scoping of more than 200 NSB and MOD project sites using AT&T turfing contract drivers (1.0 & 2.0).

•          Demonstrated commitment to process improvement and cost reduction as member of Six Sigma team;

−        Developed "Just in Time" material delivery process that reduced material waste, generated significant savings for company & client; value recognized by mgmt and adopted for use in all projects.

•          Recognized for exceptional team building and leadership capabilities through promotion into Project Manager (PM) role.

 

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Additional experience driving telecommunications construction projects as Sweep Tester / Foreman at Hayden Tower Service in Topeka, KS (1996 - 2000)

Coursework toward Bachelor of Science in Electronics Technology

Washburn University, Topeka, KS

Professional Development

•          Crosby Lift Rigging Cert •          ES&H Orientation •          OSHA 10 Hour •          S&H Awareness in EME

•          Safety Leadership •          Fall Protection •          Ethics •          Industrial Relations

•          Quality Management •          Sweep Testing •          Commscope Connectors •          Coaching the Experienced Driver

Software Development

•          MS Office o      Beginner 2 yrs. – MS Access o      Intermediate 9yrs – MS Project, MS Visio o      Advanced 14yrs – MS Word, MS Excel (VLOOKUP & Advanced formulas), MS Outlook

•                      Adobe - Intermediate 9 years o      Acrobat, Photoshop •                      Proprietary 3-5 years o      CASPR, Site Handler, EPM, E-bid, NORAD, Market Wiz, Insite, Homer, etc