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Sacramento, Ca

Assumed a lead role in management and career development of technical staff and administrative staff, ensured product quality and efficient completion of projects under the Site Acquisition Managers control, client management and accountability to the client, fiscal responsibility for projects under their control. Was responsible for maintaining product/project requirements balancing time, cost, and quality. • Primary projects were CRAN installations, specializing in wood utility poles with GE095 requirements, hardening existing telecommunications sites as well as adding dark fiber backhaul installations for projects already completed, and identifying, permitting, and contracting new telecommunication sites for construction.• Coordinating preparation of qualifications and proposals, assuming a visible role in presentations to clients• Establishing criteria, providing guidance, and directing the activities of project teams• Preparing project authorizations, establishing budgets and scheduling each project under supervision• Maintaining and regularly updating accounting system reports, and periodically reviewing the fiscal status and schedule of projects with appropriate staff• Maintaining profitability through fiscal control of projects for which the Site Acquisition Manager is responsible.• Assuming an active role in the professional development of the staff members within the Site Acquisition Manager’s operating section• Fostering cooperation on projects that entail joint efforts between the Site Acquisition Manager’s operating group and other groups, divisions and offices within the company.• As appropriate, assuming a project management role in leading multidisciplinary project teams that may consist of staff members from other groups and/or offices within the company.• Quality reviewing land use entitlement applications, leases, zoning submittals and other documents prior to their submission to the jurisdiction

Pleasanton, Ca

New Site Build (NSB) Site Acquisition Manager (SAM) managed the wireless site acquisition process and staff, including third-party vendors, as they identify RF-approvable locations, negotiate communication site leases with landlords, drive A&E drawings, utility ordering and secured land use entitlements as defined by project scope. Assumed a lead role in efficient completion of multi-faceted wireless siting projects, client interface and accountability and vendor management for meeting deliverable commitments.• Established criteria, provided guidance, and directed the activities of project teams, including any primary third-party vendor(s) or support resources.• Set target completion date forecasts and all interim activities to achieve aggressive and realistic project deliverables.• Created, and implemented project reporting tools and practices to ensure adequate visibility to all key project forecasts and actual deliverables. • Lead multi-disciplinary project teams that consisted of staff members from other groups and/or offices within the Firm.• Had responsibility for quality review of land use entitlement applications, leases, zoning submittals and other documents including zoning drawings prior to their submission on behalf of the client.• Worked with zoning/permitting personnel to obtain jurisdictional approval requirements for installation of wireless communication facilities and/or related wireless equipment as project scope defines.• Reviewed zoning drawings prior to submittal for compliance with public agencies and client requirements.

Folsom, Ca

Ensured assigned modification projects were completed on time and on budget. Worked withSite Acquisition Vendors to deliver amendments to Property Owners within acceptable budgetconstraints. Supervised vendors in performing due diligence studies for modifications as well asmicrowave additions to existing Verizon communications sites.~ Worked as central point of contact between Site Acquisition, Construction, RF andManagement to ensure a timely and cost efficient modification to Verizon’s equipment.~ Provided direction and guidance to Site Acquisition vendors to preserve Verizon’s rights andinterests in a property with Jurisdictions and Property owners.~ Completed all invoice reviews within one week of receipt.~ Negotiated over $200,000 in rent increase reductions with various tower companies byworking with all departments to ensure the most efficient build was designed.~ Able to put urgent microwave dishes on air for new build sites within as little as 6-weeks ofrequest.~ Ensure SHPO and NEPA compliance will all installations.

Concord, Ca

Facilitated smooth communication between T-Mobile Landlords and internal market teams, as well as maintained leasing standards in regards to construction and maintenance of mobile cellular network.• Met compliance with terms and conditions of leases by analyzing all pertinent documents, including construction drawings and lease addendums / amendments.• Mitigated business risk by ensuring compliance with all provisions of lease, negotiating settlement agreements, and arranging back payments on utilities.• Minimized disruption to operations by resolving cell site related issues in timely manner, arranging access to property when restricted contrary to lease.• Enhanced mutual beneficial relationships for all involved parties by effectively facilitating communications between construction department and property owner for allowing repairs and maintenance of property.• Ensured leases did not expire by monitoring critical lease dates and negotiating lease extensions• Guaranteed rent commenced on time by entering leases into real estate database correctly and following up with property owner if rent checks were not cashed within 15 days of issuance.• Increased efficiency by performing quality control on all lease related notices and other landlord correspondence as needed, drafting legal Estoppels, agreement memorandums, quit claim deeds, and Subordination Nondisturbance Atornment Agreements for signature.

Concord, Ca

Managed incoming collocation applications through application submission, lease execution, and authorization of construction across multiple markets. Supervised, trained, and managed team of contractor administrative assistants and construction project managers for building telecommunications cell sites.• Drove customer satisfaction by independently managing leasing process, communicating directly with all customers, and providing timely status reports on applications.• Exceeded customer expectations by processing applications through leasing and construction, maintaining strict timeline.• Saved average of $75K yearly in single market by negotiating rent rates between 2 nationwide companies and determining reciprocal charges.• Resolved issues by identifying any obstacles to licensing development process and coordinating with appropriate personnel for resolutions, ensuring completed within established application timeframe.• Ensured legality and completeness of any and all licensing documents produced by working with customer, regarding issues or questions, such as chain of title, environmental compliance checks, and verification of pieces of license.

Pleasanton, Ca

Coordinated site acquisition, architectural, engineering, and utilities documentation and personnel for development and construction of wireless telecommunication sites. Identified, leased, and zoned potential sites for telecommunications companies.• Improved accountability by creating office protocols and documentation for each level of site acquisition process.• Saved average of $250 per lease for nationwide company by negotiating with property owners on use of space for telecommunications cell site.• Enhanced telecommunication cell builds by gathering and providing information to City, County, State, and Federal jurisdictions for zoning and building permit applications, attending zoning hearings, and advocating for approval of sites in contested areas.• Assessed constructability and sustainability of telecommunications cell site by attending site design walks.• Increased compliance, constructability, lease-ability and accuracy of potential properties for telecommunication cell sites by compiling packages for internal review and communications, researching and gathering documents for leasing packages, including title, environmental compliance, and construction drawings, creating and maintaining active site files.

Pleasanton, Ca

Managed Site Acquisition Consultants in searching for, leasing, and permitting wireless communications sites.