Qualifications:
I have a proven track record of telecommunications RFQ, RFI, RFP and SOW development for various types of wireless structures and site configurations.
Possess current OSHA10 and First Aid/CPR certifications
I bring to the table leadership skills in project management for full site development, decommissioning as well as Small Cell and DAS network deployment projects.
Familiar with the various techniques used in tower/site removal i.e. Gin-Pole, Crane, Chicago Boom
I’ve worked closely with cross functional teams to develop project plans and determine profit expectations.
Possess several years of experience working on all primary carrier sites as well as those owned by American Tower, Crown Castle and SBA.
I’ve displayed an intense focus on providing leading edge guidance and support to market project management and vendors on Microwave, LTE, GSM, UMTS “Node B” as well as Small Cell and DAS projects for various carriers throughout the US.
I maintain a high level of experience in RFP/Scope analysis, RF engineering interpretation, BOM development and materials/change management, EIA/TIA standards as well as a multitude of other site development activities.
I also possess an extensive background in Site Acquisition, Site Design and Development for Raw-land, Tenant Improvement, Co-location deployment and System Integrations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GU3 Contracting Arlington, TX. September 2008 – Present (inactive pending hire)
Vice President / Founder
Provide construction remodeling and repair to residential customers when regular projects/assignments were delayed, cancelled or completed.
Project consulting, project staffing (tower/civil crew)
Identify opportunities for company growth in the commercial construction industry.
Initiate supplier agreements with local municipal and government procurement offices.
Negotiate partnering agreements and/ or contracts with subcontractors.
Attend pre-bid meetings and provide scope clarification and evaluation to operations group.
Manage scheduling of tower crews for an AT&T microwave project.
Materials management & Change management
Daily reporting from field crews and reporting that to the customer
Review and submittal of close out packages.

DTREDS, LLC. Sterling, VA June 2014 – November 2014
Construction/Project Manager
Oversee the decommissioning and removal of unused FAA MW towers throughout United States for a major government contractor.
Manage and scheduling crew members.
Manage time reporting as well as expense reporting for all personnel working on my project.
Report to customer the status of each project.
Facilitate closeout activities pertinent to the project.
Project planning and execution.

Long Wave, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK November 2013 – January 2014
Construction Manager / Project Manager
Temporary assignment, I was brought in to guide and help develop a commercial telecommunications division of Long Wave.
Develop safety guidelines and a QA/QC manual for private sector commercial business
Develop a standard scope of work for site decommissioning, site audits as well as overlays and new builds.
Provide assistance in writing job descriptions, while identifying the skill sets and talent needed to perform various services.
Provide top notch guidance and leadership to help the existing team understand how the private sector telecommunications industry functioned.
Develop a project time-lines and “SOW” execution plan. The plan I presented resulted in our first award to perform a tower decommissioning and installation of a new tower and shelter within the original compound. Estimated value in excess of $380K.
Create a second project time-line and execution plan for another project with the same customer.
Open the door for future business with a leading telecommunications service provider.

SBA Networks February 2013 – May 2013
Market Lead Austin/San Antonio – Clearwire
Provide assistance to a startup team of 4 in the gathering tracking and distribution of information pertaining to the completion of activities associated with Lease Amendments thru Notice to Proceed.
Provide direction to market CM.
Assist in Construction MOP and BOM development for Clearwire’s Sprint/Samsung LTE project.

Sabbatical March 2012 – February 2013
Provide care for ill family member.

Avion Systems Inc Roswell, GA April 2010 – March 2012
Lead Project Manager (Remote)
Assist in the development and execution of a project plan for deployment of the first LTE network for a small rural carrier in Northern Michigan.
Provide scheduling, evaluating and tracking of the activities required to build out a switch for an LTE network.
Work closely with NSN RF team applying logarithmic RF math concepts to perform power link budget calculations and determine the appropriate model and manufacture of products needed to design and upgrade a rural Michigan network.
Serve as a lead contact in the installation, commissioning and integration of Nokia MME/SAE hardware.
Work with third party vendors to coordinate installation and commissioning of HP OSS hardware in switch.
Provide Project Management on Alcatel Lucent’s AT&T GSM Zodiac project.
Oversee the integration of 100 (+) sites from their original carriers system to AT&T’s GSM network.
Manage up to 7 BTS Integrators in 4 different markets simultaneously.
Perform change management duties as well as all scheduling and the production/submission of closeout documentation to the end customer.

NorthStar Communications Birmingham, Al. March 2008 - September 2008
Network Deployment and Business Development Manager
Identify and secured awards for site development projects in Indianapolis Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia
Provide scope clarification and project evaluation to cross functional teams.
Perform contract negotiations with potential clients and vendors.
Develop cost models for projects, ranging from minor antenna/TMA adds to full co-location and tenant improvement activities.
Provide logistics support for several crews working throughout the southeast region.

Ericsson Plano, TX. March 2004 - March 2008
Lead Network Deployment and Integration Project Manager (2006 to 2008)
Manage a group of 7 PM’s with up to 15 in field CM’s for deployment of cellular and microwave systems as required to meet and/or exceed customer expectations.
Share P/L responsibility for an estimated $40 million in project build out activity in multiple markets throughout the United States and Canada.
Participate in the review and analysis of a major RFI/RFP from the New York City Transit Authority to provide and install a Small Cell / DAS system within subway stations and tunnels.
Monitor day to day activities of 10 to 15 market level Construction and Project Managers.
Provide leadership in overall project evaluation, pricing, cost and budget analysis.
Develop Task Orders/SOW’s for a major portion of Ericsson’s site development work on projects for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and various smaller rural carriers.
Play a vital role in the inspection and auditing activities of various Microwave projects for Sprint as well as a smaller rural carrier in the Northeast.
Participate in the initial site walks, construction plan and installation of the DAS system that was being used in San Francisco’s Giants stadium.
Apply the physics behind RF wave propagation theory to determine best candidate for network expansions.
Coordinate the deployment of our path profile teams in Arizona.
Assist in the development of BOM’s for Microwave and cellular system build-outs in Arizona.
Work closely with tier3 vendors, to fill schedule requirements.
Oversee Change Management process and submissions for entire Network Deployment program.
Primary lead in contract negotiations with potential vendors on a project by project basis.

Bechtel Fredrick, Md. (2000 to 2003)
Sr. Construction Engineer II
Manage 5 subcontractors simultaneously on projects ranging from minor site modifications/total co-location activity.
Oversee the installation and commissioning of hardware in several buildings in Manhattan, NY. Including but not limited to Grande Central Stations DAS / in-building system and several hotels in the city.
Monitor day to day activities of all subcontractors as well as Microwave and GSM equipment vendors.
Provide leadership in overall execution of site activity from planning to NTP to final closeout.
Develop a market approved site audit process that resulted in our team successfully auditing 500(+) sites with less than 10% revisits and/or rejections.
Implement a market level damage control process that allowed us to gain confidence from our client and secure additional awards.
Develop a site audit process that resulted in a 50% reduction in time needed to produce a customer acceptable site drawing/inventory and construct-ability report.

Education
University of Texas Arlingtonxxx-xxx-xxxx
DeVry Institute of Technologyxxx-xxx-xxxx
Tarrant County Junior Collegexxx-xxx-xxxx

Professional:
Texas Wireless Association

Technical:
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications i.e. Project, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook
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Siterra & CASPR
Site Handler
Nokia Flexi (Integration & commissioning)

References Available upon request