

EDUCATION:
East-West University
Chicago, IL
Basic Business Courses
Trainco Business
Chicago, IL
Basic Business Courses
CERTIFICATIONS:
Ericsson Training
Dallas, TX
RT2 GSM Certified
UMTS Certified
Goodman Networks
Project Management Training Course
16 hours Certificate
30 Hour OSHA
CPR
Non Climbing Comm Training
Black & Vetch
30 Hour OHSA Training
CPR
MasTec Solution Network
10 Hour OHSA Training CPRCorporate Account Sales Representative
Oakbrook Computer Centre, Oakbrook Terrace, IL (March-1995 – Oct-1998)
EXPERIENCE:
MasTec Network Solution July 2014 – February 2015
Construction Manager/Closeout Coordinator
General Contractor
AT&T Microwave
Itasca, IL
Returned as a Contractor to help closeout the 2014 AT&T Microwave project. Review COPs (Closeout Package) which consist of SOW, review Red line Site drawing, photos for 63 sites. Review PO coverage for each HOP in the Midwest market with the finance team.
Reviewed over 100 Corrective action items received from the General Contractor Once I approved, I would then upload the close out package to Filenet for AT&T to review. Coordinate General contractor return to site to repaired items from the corrective action list. After Myself and AT&T completed the site audit after the work is completed by GC for the Midwest market in Ohio, Pennsylvania, North/South Dakota and Minnesota. I upload corrective action information to AT&T Swift Trac portal.
Mobile Technology Integrations March 2014 – July 2014
Construction Manager
Schaumburg, IL
- Responsible for all aspects of Civil and Tower construction for 1C and 2C sites including; on-site management and coordination of AT&T LTE in Missouri, Indiana and Iowa markets. Ensure project is completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of customer and AT&T.
- Ensure Project Manager and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost daily. Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, pre-con walk, in progress site visits, punch walk, CD review, Redline and construction closeout
- Ensure all work is completed in accordance with construction standards, processes, and procedures.
- Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects SOW, CDs and RFDS. Review the following PIM testing, Fiber testing and Antenna sweeps. Preform site audit.
- Review closeout documents if there are any corrective action I would then coordinate with the GC to return to the site. Upload closeout package to Siterra.
- Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system with complete accuracy
- Act as a safety observer while at the site. By conducting safety meetings with the GC. Ensuring the GC is in compliance with OHSA.
- Directing full lifecycle construction and related functions of AT&T LTE..
- Managing and directing General contractors and technical engineers as well as supervising wireless implementation engineers.
- Ensuring that all agreed Civil or Tower guidelines and schedules are followed and enforced and that only customer-approved materials are installed.
- Attending coordination and progress meetings and daily conference calls.
MasTec Network Solution
Construction Manager
Addison, IL October 2012 - February 2014
Sprint Network Vision LTE/AT&T Microwave
- Responsible for all aspects of Civil and Tower construction. Including on-site management and coordination of Sprint Network Vision in Minnesota & Iowa covered 35 sites. AT&T Microwave in Michigan/Indiana covered 84 sites. Represent company as the expert on construction issues relating to construction of towers, modification of towers, and collocations.
- Ensure Project Manager and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost daily. Ensure all work is conducted in accordance with policies and procedures in support of all objectives
- Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, pre-con walk, in progress site visits, punch walk, and Preform site audits. CD review, Redline and construction closeout
- Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects SOW, CDs and RFDS, EPD’s and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with customer standards.
- Ensure that all jobs are maintained in a project tracking system such as Siterra with complete accuracy.
- Act as a safety observer while at the site ensuring compliance with safety program.
- Directing full lifecycle construction and related functions of Sprint Network Vision and AT&T Microwave.
- Managing and directing General contractors and technical engineers.
- Ensuring that all agreed Civil or Tower guidelines and schedules are followed and enforced and that only customer-approved materials are installed.
- Attending coordination and progress meetings and daily conference calls.
- Carry out safety inspections and ensure that tools, etc. are in good working condition.
Black & Vetch
Vista Connection (Sub-Contractor)
Burr Ridge April 2012 - July 2012
Sprint Network
Construction Manager
- Responsible for all aspects of Civil and Tower construction including; on-site management and coordination of Sprint Network Vision/Samsung LTE MMBS in Chicagoland area of contractors, utility crews, OEM installers and customer representatives.
- Represent Black and Vetch as the expert on construction issues relating to construction of towers, modification of towers, collocations. Ensure project is completed according to mutually agreed upon timeline of Samsung, Sprint, Black and Vetch and General Contractors. Ensure Project Manager and customers are aware of issues that will impact project completion or cost. Act as Black and Vetch safety observer while onsite ensuring compliance are within OHSA safety program.
- Make regular trips to sites during construction including: bid walk, precon walk, in progress site visits, preform site audit, post punch walk and construction closeout.
- Ensure Project Manager is updated daily on the status of construction and aware of any issues that will impact project cost, quality or completion.
Ensure accurate and complete files are maintained for projects and appropriate closeout documents are distributed in a timely manner in accordance with corporate and customer standards.
- Maintain and update construction-specific areas of Siterra including but not limited to the following: SOW and preconstruction documents (NTP, SOW, RFDS, safety guidance, QA standards, etc.) NTP receipt verification, RFDS submission review and changes Civil acceptance documents, submission receipt, review and approval Civil progress PFA verification (daily) Close out document review and acceptance sign off. Proficient with Siterra, Quickbase, Excel Access, PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Word.
EXI Parson (AT&T) June 2010 – May 2011
Wireless Field Tech (Sub Contractor)
Goodman Networks
Schaumburg, IL Nov 2008 – Jun 2010
Construction Manager
New Site Build
Bechtel Oct 2008 – Nov 2008
Schaumburg, IL
Transport T-1 Coordinator
Lockheed Martin Jan 2008 – Oct 2008
Memphis, TN
Hardware Quality Assurance
True Position (Sub Contractor) Dec 2005 – April 2006
Washington, DC
Project Field Supervisor
T-Mobile (Sub Contractor)
Darwin Partner Aug 2004 – Aug 2005
Chicago, IL
E-911 Lead Field Engineer
Cingular (Sub Contractor)
Electro Comm Global April 2003 – June 2004
Little Rock, AR
Market Lead
Ericsson Projects Sept 2000 to June 2003
RT-2 Tester-Installer
Field Engineer (Sub-Contractor) Ericsson
Field Engineer-RT2
Condor Project - Installer/Tester
Oakbrook Computer Centre,
Oakbrook Terrace, IL March 1995 - Oct 1998
Corporate Account Sales Representative
Achievements:
President and Founder of the Illinois Ballers Youth Basketball Association formed 2003
Affiliations
Last Resume Update | June 11, 2015 |
Address | Dolton |
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Resume File | Kendall-updated-resume22.doc 58 kB |
Spanish Speaking? | No |
Willing to Relocate? | Yes |
Years Experience | 15 |