Experience

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  Point Broadband

  • Stanton, Michigan, United States

  • Construction Manager

    • Jan 2020 - Present
    • Stanton, Michigan, United States

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  SAC Wireless

  • Construction Manager

    • 2014 - 2015

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  General Dynamics Information Technology

  • NW Michigan

  • Construction Supervisor

    • Feb 2012 - Oct 2014
    • NW Michigan

    I manage multiple sites for UMTI upgrades, coordinate power and telco for the tower sites that need power upgrades and T-1's added to the sites. We are currently adding LTE to our tower sites @ this time.

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  TEKsystems

  • CFI

    • Mar 2009 - Jan 2012

    CFI, Metro PCSResponsible for overseeing the site build for Metro PCS sites, including conducting site walks, working with multiple contractors, and providing frequent status updates on over 20 tower sites in West Michigan.Prepare closeout packages for Metro PCS outlining the details and progress of each tower site according to their specifications.

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  KENT POWER, INC

  • Project Manager, Cell Tower Division

    • Nov 2006 - Feb 2009

    Conducted site walks and preconstruction meetings with various wireless carriers, including Alltel, Sprint/Nextel, Verizon Wireless and Metro PCS.Utilized contacts within the wireless industry to solicit additional contracts and projects.Prepared closeout packages for wireless carriers outlining the details of each project according to their individual specifications.Created spreadsheet using Microsoft Excel to keep track of multiple projects and deadlines.Ordered services and coordinated activities of outside vendors, surveyors, and utility installations.Worked within a team to coordinate all operation activities including conducting internal meetings, creating project budgets, preparing bid packages, ordering material, scheduling multiple crews, and communicating project status to customers.

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  GRANT TOWER, INC

  • Project Manager/Safety Director

    • Sep 2003 - Nov 2006

    Coordinated the scheduling of outside vendors and internal tower crews in order to meet the site build deadline.Gathered necessary materials, organized punch lists of issues to be repaired, and prepared closeout packages for individual tower sites. Met regularly with vendors and internal management to provide status updates and timelines for project completion.Enforced OSHA standards and policies regarding safety at the tower site.

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  NEXTEL COMMUNICATIONS

  • Construction Engineer

    • Mar 2000 - Apr 2003

    Scheduled outside vendors and tower crews in order to complete a site build within an assigned deadline. Managed all collocation activity in Western Michigan in 2001.Coordinated and executed the site build in 2000 to 2003.Conducted site walks to verify tower data supplied by outside vendors. Worked closely with other departments within the company to ensure proper project coordination.

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  River City Mechanical

  • Pipe Fitter

    • Nov 1997 - Mar 2000

    Fabricated and welded pipe for steam and hot water heat.Read blue prints.Worked as an Apprentice Plumber.

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  Grant Tower, Inc

  • Maintenance Supervisor

    • Jan 1993 - Nov 1997

    Responsible for scheduling tower crews and ordering material for various construction projects.Managed 1,200 tower sites in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio.Prepared reports and met regularly with Project Managers to ensure projects met assigned deadlines.

  • Maintenance Engineer

    • Jun 1987 - Jan 1993

    Performed tower mapping.Repaired tower lighting (strobe and red).Performed antenna and line sweeps.

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  Grant Tower, Inc.

  • Construction Engineer

    • Apr 1980 - Jun 1987

    Installed tower foundations and erected towers (guyed, self-supporting, rooftop, monopole).Installed antenna and lines.Installed tower lighting (strobe and red).