Experienced cell site project manager with proven success leading all phases of cell site construction projects for on-time, on-budget completion. Sites in DE,NJ,PA, and MD.
Expert estimator, able to secure large number of contracts and repeat business by negotiating cost-savings from suppliers and contractors, and providing quick turnaround for competitive bids.
Supervisor of diverse crews handling every day cell site construction activity.
§ Provided competitive bids that won almost 200 profitable contracts from Verizon Wireless for cell sites, then managed projects to on-time/on-budget completion.
§ Manage multiple jobs simultaneously while bidding on additional (with quick turnaround) – coordinating phases of individual projects to save on supervision costs.
§ Closeout Package Submission (digital): As-Builts, Testing (Sweep, PIM, concrete, water tank, grounding), reports, photos, tape drops, CO/CA.
§ Site Types: Co-Locates, DAS, Raw Land , Monopoles/Lattice/Guyed towers, Water Tanks, Roof Tops, Data Center / MTSO, COW, Power Line, Stealth, Site / Tower Decommissioning, Tower Extensions, Tower Upgrades, Cable Port Installs : LTE, UMTS, 3G, 4G, Backhaul (Fiber / Microwave).
§ Design of Antenna Brackets, and Cable brackets for custom installs, Cell Site Maintenance
§ Utility Installation : Telephone, Electric, Natural Gas, Mesa Cabinets, CSC Cabinets, Generators
Skills & Expertise
▪ Field Supervision / SOW’s ▪ Sourcing & Estimating ▪ Team / Contractor Management ▪ Material Take Offs / Ordering
▪ NTP/Closeouts ▪ Visio 2007/Adobe Photoshop ▪ Blueprints / Specifications / Zoning ▪ Purchase & Change Orders
▪ Word / Excel / Outlook ▪ Cost Control / Negotiations ▪ Quality Control ▪ Logistics & Contingency Planning
▪ Permits / Approvals / Inspections ▪ Site Acquisition Assist ▪ Workflow Planning & Prioritization
Construction Experience Russell R Palermo, Inc., Collingswood NJ 1997–5/2010
Privately-owned company conducting construction for clients such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Metricom, True Position, Nextel/Sprint, XM Satellite Radio, American Tower, and Crown Castle International.
Cell Site Project Manager / Estimator Manage multiple crews on projects in various stages of development for construction and installation of wireless communication facilities. Prepare all bids, control costs, and oversee scheduling, logistics, and work to avert problems and meet contract requirements.
§ Use experience to come up with creative solutions for ensuring safe and successful completion of a variety of projects in varied environments and under adverse conditions. This includes but is not limited to projects in delicate and/or unstable soils including marshlands, custom steel support designs for water tank installations, and development of custom welding boxes for fire safety measures under extreme weather conditions.
§ Maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors through clear communications, excellent organizational / multitasking skills, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude to fast-track job completions.
§ Solicit multiple quotes from subcontractors to limit costs and aid in being awarded jobs.
§ Negotiate beneficial change orders with clients, pricing with subcontractors, and costs with suppliers.
Environmental Experience Tyree Environmental Services, Burlington,NJ 1995–1997
Environmental Scientist Coordinated geotechnical and hydrogeological site investigations, monitored well installations, performed groundwater measurements from wells, and gained experience with remediation equipment. Operated/maintained scientific instrumentation to ensure accurate operation.
§ Collected, compiled, and analyzed samplings for 400-site Getty contract. Provided concise, detailed reports to project managers to facilitate project management.
§ Completed all sampling assignments and geoprobe investigations within allotted timeframes.
§ Met with subcontractors, managed drill crews, and supervised well installations for on-time completion.
Conoco / DuPont, Deepwater, NJ 1993–1995
Environmental Scientist Hired as one of eight scientists sampling groundwater, soil, air, and surface water at approximately 12 east coast DuPont sites. Self-managed scheduling to handle large workload and adhere to regulatory protocols.
§ Traveled to out-of-state facilities, setting schedule to accumulate data and meet allotted timeframes.
§ Applied mechanical inclination to learn new technologies and operate/maintain equipment.
Environmental Drainage Systems, Collingswood, NJ (Summers) 1990–1993
Environmental Apprenticeship Gained valuable environmental experience while working summers, that helped land a responsible job right out of college. Performed the following tasks over that timeframe: setting up units to recycle and clean wastewater, drafting of equipment layout, estimates and proposals, and field work installations.
Education & Training
Susquehanna University – Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Sciences, 1993
Drexel University –Construction Management Program, 1999–2000
Qualcomm / CDMA University- DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) Training 2004
iBwave Webinars: “Optimize Indoor Networks to Support 4G” & “Design Demo” 2010
RF Safety Training
Expert estimator, able to secure large number of contracts and repeat business by negotiating cost-savings from suppliers and contractors, and providing quick turnaround for competitive bids.
Supervisor of diverse crews handling every day cell site construction activity.
§ Provided competitive bids that won almost 200 profitable contracts from Verizon Wireless for cell sites, then managed projects to on-time/on-budget completion.
§ Manage multiple jobs simultaneously while bidding on additional (with quick turnaround) – coordinating phases of individual projects to save on supervision costs.
§ Closeout Package Submission (digital): As-Builts, Testing (Sweep, PIM, concrete, water tank, grounding), reports, photos, tape drops, CO/CA.
§ Site Types: Co-Locates, DAS, Raw Land , Monopoles/Lattice/Guyed towers, Water Tanks, Roof Tops, Data Center / MTSO, COW, Power Line, Stealth, Site / Tower Decommissioning, Tower Extensions, Tower Upgrades, Cable Port Installs : LTE, UMTS, 3G, 4G, Backhaul (Fiber / Microwave).
§ Design of Antenna Brackets, and Cable brackets for custom installs, Cell Site Maintenance
§ Utility Installation : Telephone, Electric, Natural Gas, Mesa Cabinets, CSC Cabinets, Generators
Skills & Expertise
▪ Field Supervision / SOW’s ▪ Sourcing & Estimating ▪ Team / Contractor Management ▪ Material Take Offs / Ordering
▪ NTP/Closeouts ▪ Visio 2007/Adobe Photoshop ▪ Blueprints / Specifications / Zoning ▪ Purchase & Change Orders
▪ Word / Excel / Outlook ▪ Cost Control / Negotiations ▪ Quality Control ▪ Logistics & Contingency Planning
▪ Permits / Approvals / Inspections ▪ Site Acquisition Assist ▪ Workflow Planning & Prioritization
Construction Experience Russell R Palermo, Inc., Collingswood NJ 1997–5/2010
Privately-owned company conducting construction for clients such as Verizon Wireless, AT&T, Metricom, True Position, Nextel/Sprint, XM Satellite Radio, American Tower, and Crown Castle International.
Cell Site Project Manager / Estimator Manage multiple crews on projects in various stages of development for construction and installation of wireless communication facilities. Prepare all bids, control costs, and oversee scheduling, logistics, and work to avert problems and meet contract requirements.
§ Use experience to come up with creative solutions for ensuring safe and successful completion of a variety of projects in varied environments and under adverse conditions. This includes but is not limited to projects in delicate and/or unstable soils including marshlands, custom steel support designs for water tank installations, and development of custom welding boxes for fire safety measures under extreme weather conditions.
§ Maintain strong relationships with customers and contractors through clear communications, excellent organizational / multitasking skills, and a “do whatever it takes” attitude to fast-track job completions.
§ Solicit multiple quotes from subcontractors to limit costs and aid in being awarded jobs.
§ Negotiate beneficial change orders with clients, pricing with subcontractors, and costs with suppliers.
Environmental Experience Tyree Environmental Services, Burlington,NJ 1995–1997
Environmental Scientist Coordinated geotechnical and hydrogeological site investigations, monitored well installations, performed groundwater measurements from wells, and gained experience with remediation equipment. Operated/maintained scientific instrumentation to ensure accurate operation.
§ Collected, compiled, and analyzed samplings for 400-site Getty contract. Provided concise, detailed reports to project managers to facilitate project management.
§ Completed all sampling assignments and geoprobe investigations within allotted timeframes.
§ Met with subcontractors, managed drill crews, and supervised well installations for on-time completion.
Conoco / DuPont, Deepwater, NJ 1993–1995
Environmental Scientist Hired as one of eight scientists sampling groundwater, soil, air, and surface water at approximately 12 east coast DuPont sites. Self-managed scheduling to handle large workload and adhere to regulatory protocols.
§ Traveled to out-of-state facilities, setting schedule to accumulate data and meet allotted timeframes.
§ Applied mechanical inclination to learn new technologies and operate/maintain equipment.
Environmental Drainage Systems, Collingswood, NJ (Summers) 1990–1993
Environmental Apprenticeship Gained valuable environmental experience while working summers, that helped land a responsible job right out of college. Performed the following tasks over that timeframe: setting up units to recycle and clean wastewater, drafting of equipment layout, estimates and proposals, and field work installations.
Education & Training
Susquehanna University – Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Sciences, 1993
Drexel University –Construction Management Program, 1999–2000
Qualcomm / CDMA University- DAS (Distributed Antenna Systems) Training 2004
iBwave Webinars: “Optimize Indoor Networks to Support 4G” & “Design Demo” 2010
RF Safety Training
