Robert H. Bridges

17335 NE 18^th Place

Bellevue, WA 98008

(425) 653-1527 Home

(206) 915-1170 Cell

Email: b1bridges@comcast.net

 

POSITION

Construction Project Manager

 

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

MANAGEMENT:  

*         Coordinated Communications and Productivity with Municipal Officials, A&E Firms, Property Owners, Contractors, Vendors and Clients during the site acquisition, leasing, permitting, construction and deployment of Aggressive telecommunication facility build outs in multiple markets simultaneously.

*         Maintained daily project status’s and reports; Including Property Leasing, Permitting, Construction and Project Turnover to Operations.

*         Prepared Cost Analysis Estimates, Bill of Materials, ordered materials.  Tracked Purchase Orders and Vendor Invoicing to ensure projects were completed with in their budget and closed out in a timely fashion.

*         Reviewed and redlined all Zoning and Construction Drawings associated with the Permitting and construction of projects.

*         Attended Zoning meetings, Design reviews and Historical Landmark board reviews in support of proposed designs of telecommunication projects.

*         Monitored and Evaluated performances of Direct Reports., Subcontractors and Vendors. Reviewed and approved employee Time sheets, expense reports and paid time off.

 

CONSTRUCTION:

*         Over 15 years Conducting Environmental, Structural, Electrical, Mechanical (HVAC), Fire Suppression, Grounding, DC Power Plants and ISP/OSP infrastructure Inspections during the construction, integration, commissioning and deployment of Self Supporting Towers, Monopoles, Rooftop, Water Tank, PTP/PMP Microwave, Lucent 5ESS Switches, POP/Data Center Telecommunication facilities, Large Public venue neutral host DAS networks and Small Cell installations.

*         Coordinated and conducted Bid, Pre-Construction, Punch and Final Inspection/Turn Over acceptance walks before, during and after the construction and deployment of Telecommunication Facilities.

*         Developed, Designed and Deployed Multiple tier 1 and 2 market Wireless Telecommunication Network facilities simultaneously including Lucent 5ESS Switches, Hubs and Customer Sites for Winstar Communications and XO Communications.

*         Prepared and Submitted SEPA, Zoning and Building Permit Applications to Municipalities and Historical Landmark boards in accordance with Zoning Ordinances, Local and National Building and Electrical codes and ANSI EIA/TIA standards.

*         Designed, Developed and Managed the Installation of ISP/OSP cabling infrastructures in accordance with BICSI Standards, ANSI EIA/TIA Standards and the National Electric Code including:  Horizontal and Vertical Risers, MDF/IDF installations, Trenching, Directional Boring, Manhole/Hand Hole installation and Pole to Pole Aerial.

 

DRAFTING / DESIGN:

*         Over 15 years working with CAD Software packages: AutoCAD R12-2006, CADKEY, Microstation, Unigraphics, SOFTDESK /AUTODESK MODULES and Visio 4, 5, 2000 and 2003.

*         Drafted Maps and Environmental Project Layouts based on Survey Data, U.S.G. Aerial Photo’s and Tax Maps.

*         Modeled components and laid out piece part drawings associated with the machining and fabrication of large power generator assemblies.

*         Designed and Drafted comprehensive site plans, grading plans, architectural, structural and electrical plans associated with the development and construction of Telecommunication projects for Omnipoint, Sprint PCS, AT&T Wireless, Triton PCS, Nextel, Bell Atlantic Mobile, Cingular Wireless, Verizon Wireless, Winstar Communications, XO Communications, Clearwire Wireless Broadband, United States Navy, United States Coast Guard and State Governments.

 

EDUCATION

BICSI Membership, BICSI member since 2001. 

Civil Engineering Technologies, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY 1995-1996

Computer Aided Drafting, Certificate, Hudson Valley Community College, Troy, NY August 1995

Internship, Crawford & Associates, Hudson, NY Summer 1995

 

 

WORK HISTORY

 

At&t ASG C&E DAS (Smartlink contract assignment)

Project Assignments: AT&T Large Venue DAS Builds

Title: Construction Manager (Pacific Northwest)

Project Duration: 2/2014-Present

 

1.                       Managed large venue Neutral Host Public DAS builds from site development through Project closeouts.

2.                        Established cost estimates for site builds based on the preparation of site specific scope of work for turnkey services, site development-deployment.

3.                        Established, managed and accountable for site specific project schedules, budgets and reporting.

4.                        Reviewed IBWAVE designs against BOM adherence and site specific conditions for allowable practical applications.

5.                        Managed the design engineering first, second and third tier vendors and venue management relationships throughout project lifecycles.

6.                        Prepared purchase order requisitions for vendor required services and material procurement.

7.                        Ordered utilities and coordinated on time service installs based on build schedule requirements.

8.                        Prepared site specific technical bid scope packages. Conducted bid walks and supported Q&A with GC’s throughout bid cycle

9.                        Performed bid analysis and bid awards.

10.                  Managed very aggressive site specific builds ensuring budgets, schedules, specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

11.                  Managed DAS Integrator and DAS 5 Step Commissioning agents during all phases of DAS network Integration and Commissioning.

12.                  Reviewed site specific vendor supplied OEM manuals and as-built redlines for completeness.

13.                  Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

14.                  Conducted operational site acceptance walks with network operations management and venue management.

15.                  Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

Nexius

Project Assignment: NextNav-Seattle

Title: Construction Project Manager

Project Duration: 6/2013-12/2013

 

Responsibilities: Managed the site AZP vendor and General Contractors during the site development phase and build out of a new intercity Wireless LBS network for Site Candidates throughout the Metro Seattle area.

 

 

1.                        Managed leasing, zoning and permitting productivity of AZP vendor.

2.                        Conducted site assessments to validate site specific candidates.  This included assessments for feasibility/constructability, tower structural analysis, utilities, zoning and permitting, regulatory compliance and leasing of existing network augmentations, collocation and new network builds.

3.                        Established site specific project schedules throughout project/program lifecycle.

4.                        Managed the design engineering, AZP and GC vendors through each project lifecycle.

5.                        Conducted bid walks and bid awards per contract requirements.

6.                        Ordered materials and tracked shipments in concert with build schedule.

7.                        Created MOPS and SOWS for each site build included NTP packages when applicable.

8.                        Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications costs, schedule and QA expectations were achieved.

9.                        Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build within time frame expectations.

10.                  Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

Ericsson-(Clearwire Contract Assignment)

Project Assignment: NL2C Network Modernization

Title: Construction Manager II

Project Duration: 9/2012-4/2013

 

Responsibilities: Managed the site AZP vendor and General Contractors during the build out and augmentations of 86 Site Candidates throughout the Metro Seattle area.

 

1.                        Managed leasing, zoning and permitting productivity of AZP vendor.

2.                        Conducted site assessments to validate site specific candidates.  This included assessments for feasibility/constructability, tower structural analysis, utilities, zoning and permitting, regulatory compliance and leasing of existing network augmentations, collocation and new network builds.

3.                        Established site specific project schedules.

4.                        Managed the design engineering, AZP and GC vendors through each project lifecycle.

5.                        Conducted bid walks and bid awards per contract requirements.

6.                        Ordered materials and tracked shipments in concert with build schedule.

7.                        Created MOPS and SOWS for each site build included NTP packages when applicable.

8.                        Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

9.                        Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

11.                  Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

Black and Veatch (Contract Assignment)

Project Assignment: AT&T LTE / Network Modernization

Title: Construction Manager

Project Duration: 6/2012-9/2012

 

Responsibilities: Managed the construction of fast paced inner city AT&T Ethernet OSP builds and LTE site construction for 4G LTE launch in multiple markets in the Mid West Region. 

 

1.        Managed site specific builds ensuring engineering specifications and QA expectations were achieved by vendors.

2.        Monitored onsite work activities ensuring compliance with safety standards were being met.

3.        Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

4.        Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

Fujitsu Network Communications (FNC) (Contract Assignment)

Project Assignment: CenturyLink FAI Project

Title: Market Project Manager (Pacific Northwest).

Project Duration: 8/2011-3/2012

 

Responsibilities: Developed, Engineered and Constructed ISP fiber backhaul CORE infrastructures to accommodate additional Cell Carrier optical transport requirements for 4G LTE launches. 

 

1.Managed day to day operations for FNC and acted as the single point of contact for the Pacific Northwest region.

2.Conducted site surveys of CenturyLink central office facilities to determine site specific scope of work, BOM’s.  This included assessments for feasibility/constructability of existing fiber optics transport equipment, space for new Fujitsu Node installations.

3.Evaluated primary power requirements and secondary DC power plant solutions for site specific design requirements.

4.Prepared detailed site specific assessment documentation, field measurements and sketches utilized to develop site specific designs and BOM’s for ISP installations.

5.Managed RFQ’s and site specific material orders per approved BOM’s and DC power plant requirements.

6.Established site specific project schedules.

7.Participated in Lessons Learned and Process improvement both internally and with the customer.

8.Established site specific MOP’s for fiber prequalification services, Power Cutovers, circuit migration cutovers and FNC equipment Test and turn up.

9.Managed the design engineering, install vendors and Test and Turn up crews through each project lifecycle

10. Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

11. Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

12. Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

General Dynamics Information Technology

Project Assignments: Rescue 21 Project

Title: Sr. Project Manager (Pacific Northwest)

Project Duration: 4/2006-5/2011

Turn key Tier 1 service provider for a new Search and Rescue network for the USCG.

 

Responsibilities: Developed Engineered, Constructed and Deployed Remote Fixed Facilities (6) USCG sectors providing public safety RF coverage to major coastal waterways WA, OR and CA.

 

 

1.                        Conducted site surveys to validate site candidates.  Site surveys included assessments for feasibility/constructability, tower structural analysis, utilities, zoning and permitting, regulatory compliance and leasing of collocation and new tower builds.

2.                        Established cost estimates for site builds based on the preparation of site specific scope of work for turnkey services, site development-deployment.

3.                        Established, managed and accountable for site specific project schedules.

4.                        Managed the design engineering, 1st and 2nd tier vendors Site Acquisition, Zoning & Permitting, GC’s as well as direct reports through each    project lifecycle.

5.                        Prepared purchase order requisitions for vendor required services and material procurement.

6.                        Ordered utilities and coordinated on time service installs based on build schedule requirements.

7.                        Conducted bid walks and bid awards per FAR requirements.

8.                        Participated in Lessons Learned and Process improvement both internally and with the customer.

9.                        Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

10.                  Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

11.                  Evaluated subcontractor performances on a quarterly basis.

12.                  Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

 

 

 

Project Assignments: ATC DAS Implementation (Multiple Markets)

Title: Sr. Project Manager (Pacific Northwest)

Project Duration: 3/2010-3/2011

Turn key Tier 1 service provider for ATC DAS and Small Cell Site NSB.

 

1.                        Surveyed, designed and deployed wireless DAS systems for Public DAS and Small Cell New Site Builds.

2.                        Established cost estimates for site builds based on the preparation of site specific scope of work for turnkey services, site development-deployment.

3.                        Established, managed and accountable for site specific project schedules.

4.                        Managed the design engineering, 1st and 2nd tier vendors Site Acquisition, Zoning & Permitting, GC’s as well as direct reports through each project lifecycle.

5.                        Assisted RAN Engineers during Commissioning and Optimization of DAS and Small Cell projects.

6.                        Prepared purchase order requisitions for vendor required services and material procurement.

7.                        Managed very aggressive site specific builds ensuring budgets, schedules, specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

8.                        Managed communications with Venue and Property Management throughout project lifecycles.

9.                        Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

10.                  Evaluated subcontractor performances on a quarterly basis.

11.                  Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

 

 

Clearwire Wireless Broadband-6/2005-4/2006

Project Assignment: Tier 1 Build Out Seattle Market

Title: Lead Construction Manager

Project Duration: 6/2005-4/2006

Startup Wireless Broadband Provider attempting their first tier 1 build out.

 

Responsibilities: Managed the site development and Tier 1 build out of 264 Site Candidates throughout the Metro Seattle area.

 

1.Conducted site assessments to validate site specific candidates.  This included assessments for feasibility/constructability, tower structural analysis, utilities, zoning and permitting, regulatory compliance and leasing of collocation, new tower builds and rooftops.

2.Established site specific project schedules.

3.Managed the design engineering, vendors through each project lifecycle

4.Ordered utilities and coordinated on time service installs based on build schedule requirements.

5.Conducted bid walks and bid awards per contract requirements.

6.Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

7.Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

8.Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

Volt Telecom Group/GDNS QSP-9/2002-6/2005

Project Assignment: Navy Marine Corp Intranet/National

Title: Engineering Supervisor

Project Duration: 9/2002-6/2005

 

Responsibilities: Developed, Engineered, Constructed ISP and OSP infrastructure migrating and integrating remote contingencies of the US Navy and US Marine Corp onto a single gigabit Ethernet network nationally.

 

1.Conducted site assessments of Government Managed Facilities and Military Installations to validate site specific candidates.  This included assessments for feasibility/constructability, user locations (Classified/Non-Classified), existing fiber optics/copper, space requirements for new interior network MDF’s and IDF’s per BICSI Standards.

2.Evaluated primary power requirements and secondary DC power plant solutions for site specific design requirements.

3.Prepared detailed site specific assessment documentation, field measurements and sketches utilized to develop site specific designs and BOM’s for ISP and OSP installations.

4.Managed RFQ’s and site specific material orders per approved BOM’s and DC power plant requirements.

5.Established site specific project schedules.

6.Managed the design engineering, vendors and direct reports through each project lifecycle

7.Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

8.Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

9.Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.

 

XO Communication-9/2001-6/2002

Project Assignment: Pacific Northwest Region

Title: Fixed Wireless Engineer

Project Duration: 9/2001-6/2002

 

Responsibilities: Developed, Engineered, Constructed and Deployed 28 GHz Fixed Microwave networks to supplement market fiber optic network customer builds.  Customer base included commercial realty, government facilities and healthcare facilities.

 

1.Performed site survey evaluations and IM studies to identify potential interferences of customer facility RF and equipment in operation.

2.Evaluated primary power requirements and secondary DC power plant solutions for site specific design requirements.

3.Prepared detailed site specific assessment documentation, field measurements and sketches utilized to develop site specific designs and BOM’s for ISP and OSP installations.

4.Supported Sales and Marketing group with technical support primarily with large account sales.

5.Managed RFQ’s and site specific material orders per approved BOM’s and power requirements.

6.Established site specific project schedules.

7.Managed the design engineering, vendors and direct reports through each project lifecycle

8.Managed site specific builds ensuring specifications and QA expectations were achieved.

9.Managed communications with customers in coordination with the installation/construction of the network equipment.

10. Prepared comprehensive closeout documentation packages for each site build.

11. Ensured timely billing and closeout requirements were compliant with contract guidelines.