RON MacAULAY

4545 Sugarberry Dr #921

Charlotte, NC 28269

Tel: 843.290.9277

ronmacaulay@att.net

 

Verizon Wireless Contractor 11/15 – Present: Engineer III Real Estate/Regulatory

·               Have thorough understanding of project management concepts and techniques along with the skills to establish priorities and define, plan and execute the activities necessary to reach project objectives.

·               Manage external vendors for site acquisition, leasing, legal, environmental, and regulatory with responsibility for over 25 contractors.

·               Strong working knowledge of Siterra.

·                Excellent communication skills, presentation skills and interpersonal skills. 

·               Experience managing multiple project phases.

·               Incorporated Critical Path Method for projected and actualized dates for milestone completion. 

·               Complete understanding of DAS and Small Cells.

·               Lead authority in negotiating business terms for leasing,

·               Direct knowledge in requesting then implementing performance bonds and tower removal bonds.

Crown Castle  Contractor 9/2014 – 2/2015:  Real Estate Specialist – Charlotte, NC

·              Responsible for interfacing with local governments and jurisdictions to acquire relevant approval processes.

·              Licensed General Contractor in North Carolina and South Carolina.

·              Thorough understanding of tower construction: new towers and collocations.

·              Prepared and submitted permit packages, processed permits by interacting with local governments.

·              Conducted Phase I, NEPA, & SHPO for regulatory compliance.

·              Team leader disciplined in multi-tasking, attention to detail & communication.

·              Critical thinking in setting budgets, forecasting and completing milestones.

·              Complete understanding of construction plans/drawings.

·              Thorough knowledge of Small Cell Networks and DAS.

·              Expert in Leasing, Zoning & Permitting.

·              Strong multi-taking skills; attention to detail; and forecasting models.

Velocitel  Contractor 1/2014 – 7/2014:  Site Acquisition Manager – Richmond, VA.

·               Site Acquisition Manager responsible for 138 sites.

·               Duties include managing site identification, leasing, zoning, regulatory and building permit process.

·               Provided research and advice to internal clients regarding access rights, permitting, and project deployment.

·               Negotiated site access with local governments and/or municipalities for  Right of Way  and Public Utility lease agreements.

·               Conducted deployment meetings between municipalities and client carrier.

·               Coordinate site walks, A&E hiring, and equipment purchasing.

·               Implemented cost controls to assure budgets are met and not exceeded.

 

Nova Development 3/2009 – 1/2014:  Site Acquisition Manager – Asheville, NC

·              Site Acquisition Manager for cell tower development. 

·              Manager and team leader for a staff of 6 site acquisition specialist.

·              Thorough knowledge and leading expert on zoning, permitting, landlord negotiations and leasing laws.

·              Work with regulatory to acquire Zoning and Building Permits along with Electrical Permit submission and approval.

·              Coordinate all facets of A&E and design services.

·              Responsible for completion of all duties required by Vendors: Sprint & Verizon.

·              Managed all zoning, planning, and building permits.

·              Thorough knowledge in all aspects of site acquisition and cell tower construction.

 

Carolina Energy Integrators   10/2005 – 3/2009: Project Manager – Richmond, VA

·         Project Manager  for site acquisition and cell tower implementation policy.

·         Coordinated critical path method tracking for Site Acquisition, RF engineers, construction management, and structural engineers in tower installation.

·              Maintained  accuracy over budget report, scheduling, and risk throughout the project life cycle.

·              Licensed General Contractor in South Carolina & North Carolina.

·              Enforced deadlines for A&E services for the submission of lease exhibits, construction drawings and structural analysis.

·              Managed 8 site acquisition specials and tracked timelines and completion targets.

·              Working knowledge of radio frequency propagation and its interrelation with site acquisition methodology.

·              Planned and executed coordinated assignments between zoning specialist, site acquisition specialists, and leasing agents.

·              Comprehensive understanding in construction of towers & wireless facilities.

 

 Northeast Land Services   8/2001 –10/2005:  Site Acquisition – Providence, RI

·              Site Acquisition Manager for cell tower development.

·              Responsible for site specific locations compatible with RF engineering and cell tower construction.

·              Managed all lease negotiations with land owners and vendor client.

·              Planned and managed all zoning issues and possible variance applications.

·              Responsible for tower building permits and hand-off to construction department.

·              Tracked environmental compliance.

 

Nextel  4/1996 – 7/2001:  Site Acquisition Manager – Virginia Beach, VA.

·               Site Acquisition Manager for the state of Virginia.

·               Directed  total cell tower development for 150 sites.

·               Held open forum discussions with city officials to discuss wireless telecommunications and its public impact.

·               Responsible for identifying potential tower locations and negotiating with land owners. Also Right of Ways : Virginia Department of Transportation.

·               Relational experience in negotiating with municipalities in regard to their interpretation of land use as a defined Public Utility for wireless telecommunications. 

·               Managed and directed cell towers through site acquisition, permitting and construction.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: Over 14+ years of site acquisition specialist and site acquisition manager experience I have completed to NTP over 500 sites.  I have worked for/with major carriers Nextel, Sprint, AT&T and Verizon.  I also did roof top site acquisition for start up Next Wave in New York City.  My work in Site Acquisition  has taking me to Virginia, Colorado, New York City, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, South Carolina and North Carolina.

 

 

EDUCATION:Bryant College Graduate School of Business

Smithfield, Rhode Island

Major:  Management

MBA Degree

 

University of Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts

Major:  Management

B.A. Degree – MAGNA CUM LAUDE

 

MILITARY SERVICE:United States Army – Administrative Services.