Project Manager

• Jan 2020 - Present

Telecom Project Manager

• Dec 2017 - Sep 2019

Project Management: Effectively managed multiple sites (up to 50 sites concurrently) by overseeing all construction-ready deployment activities, including site acquisition, leasing, due diligence, zoning, regulatory, pre-construction services, architectural and engineering services, permitting, internal and external deployment meetings, and site walks, with a focus on meeting established timelines and goals.Customer Relations: Proactively built and maintained strong customer relationships with T-Mobile, Verizon and AT&T, maintained consistent communication and managed customer needs and expectations. Exhibited excellent follow up.Vendor Management: Effectively managed and led site acquisition and A/E vendors with a focus on driving development results, contract compliance and deliverables. Reviewed deliverables to ensure accuracy from both a site acquisition and zoning perspective. Assisted with zoning deliverables on an as-needed basis.Cost Management: Managed project costs by ensuring vendor purchase orders and subsequent invoicing was correct. Proactive in reviewing deliverables such as construction drawings and surveys to avoid rework resulting in change orders.Milestone Management: Maintained milestones and deliverables in real time within company database and consistently communicated project updates and timelines to customers, internal teams and management.Risk Management: Proactively identified potential project risks and collaborated with internal teams to develop a preventative action plan to address them. Coordinated with internal teams on project-specific issues and resolved them in a satisfactory and timely manner. Show less

Site Development Project Manager

• Dec 2017 - Sep 2019

Technical Project Manager

• Jul 2012 - Dec 2016

Provide critical leadership to large cross-functional post-sale mobility solutions ensuring complete customer satisfaction. Working with key stakeholders, direct and manage concurrent, large mobile enterprise software deployments valued up to $10 million for Fortune 500 companies, which includes mobile device application configuration, QA testing, deployment (domestic and international), inventory management, and procurement in support of mobility enterprise software solutions for tablets and smart phones. Daily interaction with internal technical team. Nurture and manage client relationships and keep company management informed of project status and issues. Use standard project management practices to ensure timely and cost-effective implementations. Perform the primary role of single point of contact for the customer and project team during deployment. Utilize all phases of the Project Management body of knowledge and be responsible for project plan development, scope of work development, communications plans, risk assessment and mitigation planning, budget development and control, issue management, contract management and project closeout. Communicate openly and execute programs by building alignment across functional organizations for successful implementation. Coordinate efforts of all groups during project implementation. Schedule development, monitoring and change control. Track, support and report on completion of major milestones and tasks. Resolve conflict and issues as they arise in an expedient manner and follow though to complete resolution and customer satisfaction. Formulate and execute implementation plans to achieve desired customer results. Manage budgets, and direct scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status. Conduct effective project meetings (project kickoff, status meetings, progress reviews, etc.) both in person and through teleconferences. Prepare project documentation. Show less

Project Manager, Communications

• Feb 2007 - Dec 2011

Planned, organized, scheduled and executed large projects valued from $1 million to $5 million for government federal agencies, including Army, Navy, DHS, FAA, and USFS, in both CONUS and OCONUS locations. Managed turnkey projects that included system planning, RF propagation studies, systems engineering, system and site design, site preparation, equipment staging, installation, coordination of backhaul connectivity, optimization, Acceptance and Test Procedures (ATP), start-up, warranty, and maintenance services for communication infrastructure, including land mobile radio (LMR), tactical radio, and point-to-point and backhaul solutions. Planned, prepared and managed budgets, and directed scheduling, deployment and reporting of project status. Conducted feasibility visits to assess prospective telecommunications sites and developed appropriate plans and/or mitigation strategies. Oversaw architects, engineers and other consultants in the planning, design and implementation of projects in accordance with project requirements. Prepared RFPs, SOWs, and proposals; evaluated quotes; negotiated terms; and managed customer and vendor terms and conditions. Procured, staged, and managed logistics for equipment, and provided oversight to contract personnel performing pre-construction and construction activities. Conducted effective project meetings (project kickoff, status meetings, progress reviews, etc.) both in person and through teleconferences. Prepared project documentation including scope and business requirement gathering and documentation, status reports, issue logs, risk identification and mitigation, and development of project schedules/plans. Led successful implementation of two mission critical off-grid land mobile radio sites for U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Sites were located in remote area in northern Maine on two mountaintops with only helicopter access and required solar and wind systems. Show less

Senior Zoning Specialist

• Jun 2001 - Nov 2006

Performed search area and site zoning/permitting evaluations; prepared and submitted applications to local zoning jurisdictions; monitored and communicated ever-changing jurisdictional requirements and timelines; and tracked and accurately documented construction productivity through market and corporate tracking mechanisms, including weekly reports, and maintenance of market database. Reviewed site acquisition / SCIP packages, title reports, and site leases as part of zoning due diligence. Worked closely with architects and surveyors during site design, reviewing surveys and construction drawings for accuracy and revising as required. Interfaced with city planners and engineers on a regular basis. Show less

Site Acquisition Specialist

• Jun 1999 - May 2001

Market lead for outbound collocations. Interfacing with landowners, other carriers, local jurisdiction representatives and market departments, acquired cell site leases to meet market forecasts. Prepared lease agreements, exhibits, and associated documentation; supervised five independent site acquisition contractors; and conducted site feasibility walks with Real Estate, Radio Frequency, and Construction personnel to ensure sites met construction and zoning/permitting requirements. Reviewed and approved third-party vendor environmental due diligence, including NEPA, SHPO and Phase 1 Environmental Assessment. Negotiated lease agreements with landowners. Show less

Construction Project Coordinator

• Jul 1998 - May 1999

Coordinated contractor bid process; administered purchase orders; ordered and tracked engineering and equipment for cell site construction; and maintained construction department database and tracker.

Paralegal

• Oct 1997 - Apr 1998

Conducted wireless cell site audits of over 250 hard copy lease and construction files. Identified and located due diligence documentation, or, if unavailable, obtained updated due diligence. Drafted and obtained approval of Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements from landowners. Conducted wireless cell site audits of over 250 hard copy lease and construction files. Identified and located due diligence documentation, or, if unavailable, obtained updated due diligence. Drafted and obtained approval of Subordination and Non-Disturbance Agreements from landowners.

FAA/FCC Coordinator

• Feb 1996 - Jun 1996

Coordinated with aeronautical consultants and RF engineers to obtain FAA and FCC approvals for wireless cell sites. Ordered and tracked 2G surveys; monitored approvals; and prepared/updated site status reports and databases. Coordinated with aeronautical consultants and RF engineers to obtain FAA and FCC approvals for wireless cell sites. Ordered and tracked 2G surveys; monitored approvals; and prepared/updated site status reports and databases.