Rafael L. Caballero, Sr.

Licensed Real Estate Professional

506 Baronne Street

Helena, AL 35080

(386) 848-6702 or rafaelcaballero1995@gmail.com

Summary

Licensed Real Estate Professional and Project Manager with over twelve 12

years of experience managing projects in both the public and private sectors.

Including site acquisition, relocation, property management, utilities, and

wireless telecommunication/zoning and permitting projects.

Experience

General Dynamics Information Technology

Site Acquisition Specialist – Contractor

December 2013 – Present

  v Completion of site candidate identification packages (SCIP), A&E site design walks

and other site/field visits with RF Engineering, Zoning, Construction Project

Management and A&E Departments as required.

  v Negotiation of Lease, Amendment, License, Right-of-Way and/or Easement

Agreements with property owners.

  v Completion of leasing packages and other documentation required by the client.

  v Researching and obtaining information regarding all applicable planning, zoning

codes, and regulations affecting the development of a site.

  v Preparing and completion of all necessary zoning applications and supporting

documentation including written site description, justifications, plans and sketches,

maps, and photo simulations.

  v Coordinating with RF Engineering and Construction management to ensure timely

and accurate completion of required tasks, while reporting progress to the Project

Manager/Team Leader.

  v Daily interaction with the RF Engineering and Construction personnel to ensure

compliance with all clients, landlord, jurisdictional, governmental and industry

standards.

  v Organizing and conducting presentations for neighborhood meetings or public

hearings as required by local jurisdictions or as requested by respective property

owner(s).

  v Maintaining complete documentation related to all planning, communications, and

actions on sites.

Crown Castle USA

Real Estate Project Manager/Specialist

September 2012 – October 2013

  v Review applications and real estate documents requiring consents, additional land

and any other property restriction impacting customer/tower.

  v Negotiate and obtain additional lands when needed.

  v Perform all revenue producing services to meet projected goals.

  v Provide timely system updates and communicate effectively with all customers, both

internal and external.

  v Complete real estate reviews for customer’s telecommunications projects to obtain

legal and jurisdictional (land use and building) approval requirements for

installation/ modifications of wireless communication facilities and/or related

wireless equipment as project scope defines, including but not limited to completing

lease audit reviews and site data packages.

  v Order and review architectural and engineering drawings.

  v Prepare all applicable entitlement application packages and obtain all required

jurisdictional approvals (land use and building permits) for installation/

modifications of wireless communication facilities and/or related wireless

equipment.

  v Review zoning regulations in support of new customer applications and attend

project meetings as needed keeping the district informed of zoning documentation

needed from customer.

  v Communicate with and resolve property owner issues, while improving the quality

of our relationships.

  v Ensure all landlord default claims are resolved within cure period.

  v Manage projects to maximize the portfolio including leasing/selling excess land, site

abandonments, negative margin towers, tower relocations and obtaining blanket

consents.

  v Formulate and understand financial information from projects impacting financials,

ground leases and customer license agreements.

  v Work with corporate and local attorneys for proactive resolution of real estate

matters.

  v Review all necessary real estate documents to ensure accurate real estate

certification on all assets.

Telecommunications Independent Contractor

Independent Contractor

October 2008 – September 2012

  v Provide site acquisition/zoning and project management services for several

telecommunication companies.

  v Negotiate all terms and agreements for various telecommunication companies.

  v Ensure all lease exhibits, zoning drawings, photo renderings, and construction

drawings have been properly reviewed.

Develop and track project objectives and timelines.

  v Foster and manage contractor and leasing relationships.

Communicate project status reports to the executive leadership team.

Dyer, Riddle, Mills, Precourt, Inc. (DRMP)

Subsurface Utilities Manager and Utility Coordinator

May 2006 – September 2008

  v Manage daily operations for a full-service Subsurface Utilities Department.

  v Review of land surveys, construction, engineering and right-of-way plans.

  v Successfully manage multiple project budgets.

  v Financial tracking and reporting.

  v Marketing and business development.

  v Project assignment and coordination of field efforts.

  v Cost estimation for all subsurface & utility coordination projects

quality assurance/control of field data.

  v Utility impact and conflict analysis.

  v Development of man-hour and fee estimates for contract bids.

  v Contract negotiations with FDOT and commercial clients.

  v Utility Coordination: impact resolution and negotiate relocations.

  v Develop utility relocation plans and schedules.

  v Insure the timely and accurate implementation of utility work schedule/agreements

(UWA’s).

  v Assist Engineers in the redesign process.

  v Responsible for securing Right-of-Way and Maintenance of Traffic permits on a

per project basis.

F.R. – Aleman & Associates, Inc.

Assistant S.U.E. Manager/Utility and Permits Coordinator

January 2005 – May 2006

  v Identify all utility conflicts for transportation project design.

  v Utilities records research and data analysis.

  v Damage prevention and construction coordination.

  v Coordinate the relocation of all impacted utilities.

  v Company’s Agency and UAO’s liaison.

  v Identify, coordinate, and secure all necessary utility permits.

  v Secure Right-of-Way, Maintenance of Traffic, Water Management District and Rail

Road Crossing permits.

  v Cost estimation for subsurface utility projects.

  v Serve as company’s special real use expert.

  v Responsible for identifying and generating new utilities and S.U.E. business.

  v General Plans review.

  v Quantity analysis and cost estimation.

Florida Department of Transportation (District VI)

Right of Way (Real Estate III) Project Manager

January 2000 – December 2004

  v Site acquisition services for Residential & Commercial real estate

  v Research and identify comparable property.

  v Coordinate financial disbursement for displace.

  v Prepare offer packages and negotiated sales/purchase

  v Oversee relocation process and ensure receipt of all entitlements.

  v Identify and coordinate all asbestos, demolition/clearing, and property management

activities.

  v Inspection of all District VI Asbestos and Demolition projects.

  v Develop Scope of Services for Right of Way contracts

  v Supervise all Contractors & Consultants

  v Maintain record and report on contractor/consultant performance

  v Conduct initial and update property inventories.

  v Identify property maintenance and security issues.

  v Identify right of way encroachments and coordinate with the appropriate FDOT

department to resolve the encroachment issue.

First Union National Bank, N.A.

Specialty Banker/Branch Manager

July 1997 – January 2000

  v Managed daily operations of two (2) Specialty Banking branches.

  v Opened and serviced Consumer and Commercial deposit accounts.

  v Opened and serviced Consumer loans (secured/unsecured, home equity lines of

credit, and home equity loans.

  v Managed branch budget

  v Coordinated and implemented branch marketing efforts.

  v Daily balancing and reporting.

  v Customer Service.

  v Coordinated efforts to expand client base.

  v End of Month reporting.

  v Training of new Specialty Bankers.

  v Assisted in the opening of new Specialty Branches.

Education

Florida International University

Marketing & Business Management: 1990 – 1995

Institute for Business and Industry

Bachelors of Marketing and Business Management: 1995

Diploma - Advanced Real Estate Studies: 2000 - 2001

Gold Coast School of Real Estate

60 Hour Real Estate P&P I Licensure course: January 2001

Basler’s Academy of Real Estate

42-Hour Advanced Real Estate Sales: September 2002

FDOT & IRWA Courses:

Land Titles, Advanced Land Titles, Principles of Real Estate Acquisition, Real

Estate negotiation, Property Management, Right of Way Management System,

and Personal Diversity, Property Management, Relocation Assistance, and

Principals of Real Estate Appraisal

Professional Licenses & Certificates

State of Alabama – Real Estate License

Number: pending

State of Alabama – Insurance License

Number: 0479795

State of Florida – Real Estate License

Number : SL700956

State of Florida – Insurance License

Number: P208840

Project Management Professional Certificate (PMP) – Completion pending

Computer Skills

  · MS Excel

  · MS Visio

  · MS PowerPoint

  · Site Handler

Database programs

Access, Siterra, Site Handler, CASPR, InSite.

References available upon request