Mark Wambach Email & Phone Number

Ottertail, Mn, Us

Fergus Falls, Minnesota, United States

Develops and oversee the implementation of the portfolio management processes and supports the overall success of all projects overseen by the Project Management Office (PMO). Coordinate with all departments within Otter Tail Power Company for the initial planning and development of project schedules, budgets, and risk identification at the initial concept of a project or portfolio of projects. Ensure that all projects managed by the PMO are completed with consistent and quality deliverables by identifying areas for process improvement and implementing best practices and training the Project Managers, Project Coordinators, Schedulers, and Construction Managers who are accountable for these processes at the specific project level.

Career Break for Family. I decided to take a career break in late 2022 to take care of some family responsibilities and complete some personal goals. I am currently looking for the next step in my career where I can utilize my telecommunications experience, professional Management and Customer communication skills.

• Managed all OSP• Planned program details according to defined corporate strategy for the region• Frequent executive level communications & liaison with customers, key vendors, and our internal leadership team• Provided key input & insight on customer deals, costing, schedules, capabilities• Provided leadership for regional team including key partners & suppliers• Developed and managed KPIs to improve regional team efficiencies and meet projected performance goals• Directed annual budgeting processes and verified alignment with company objectives• Assessed project resource requirements to support strategic execution• Identified problems and implemented solutions to better streamline operations• Prepared and delivered (along with my regional management team) quarterly operations deep dives to our internal executive leadership team

• Extenet Executive National Relationship Manager for T-Mobile• National point of contact and executive liaison between T-Mobile and Extenet systems for all non-sales relationship management • Partnered with Network Design, OSP, Small Cell, and Indoor leadership teams to develop and implement communications, process improvements• Oversaw any corrective action plans resulting from failure to meet contracted project commitments• Provided continuous evaluation of OSP and Small Cell program operations as compared with established mission and set parameters• Collaborated with project leaders and stakeholders to accomplish objectives• Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules• Proposed, reviewed, and approved modifications to project plans• Submitted project deliverables to clients, consistently adhering to quality standards• Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules and funding

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Created project plans with established timelines, assigned to appropriate teams and managed workflow throughout construction• Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors, and contractors• Led meetings with internal team members, consultants, and contractors• Forecasted, scheduled, and monitored project timelines, personnel performance, and cost efficiency• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables• Prepared cost estimates for projects of varying sizes• Reviewed project risks and devised proactive strategies to avoid potential roadblocks• Reviewed budget and subcontractor bids in detail and analyzed for accuracy with scope of work relevancy in mind

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

• Managed multiple project teams engaged in the installation of 200 Greenfield site locations across 7 states over 10 months duration• Acted as the designated T-Mobile manager including overseeing all contract deliverables, leasing, general contracting of vendors, tracked progress, budgets and schedules• Managed communications with key internal and customer stakeholders on program progress, risk, and KPIs• Outlined work plans, selected and assigned resources and managed project schedules• Review and Manage Permitting Jurisdictional Process with internal resources or Engineering vendors to ensure permit submittals and issuance to meet project Timelines• Monitored daily construction and evaluated project progress, contract compliance and safety• Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels

Kansas City Area

• Managed Google Fiber planning & construction in Kansas City Market• Managed contracts with vendors and suppliers by assigning tasks and communicating expected deliverables• Led meetings with internal team members, consultants and contractors• Communicated effectively with Google to maintain customer satisfaction and loyalty• Generated and tracked change orders and other contractual modifications affecting budget and schedule• Built and established strong partnerships with teams, vendors and contractors• Determined project staffing needs and managed resource allocation & assignments

Bloomington,Mn

• Established a new Black & Veatch market office in Bloomington, MN• Selected, hired, and provided leadership, development, and mentoring to team of 40 newly hired employees to develop their readiness and proficiency planning and executing installation services for the Sprint Network vision program.• Managed the goal setting and performance management of the team• Monitored progress by establishing plans, budgets and measuring results for internal team and vendors• Collaborated with engineering and permitting department to identify any operational and permitting challenges and corrective actions to ensure project stayed on track to meet contractual commitments• Develop program construction procedures, bid packages, QC punch lists and network turnover/transfer process from Vendors and for customer• Provided regular ongoing executive operations reviews with my internal executive

* Scheduled and Managed Field Coordinator activities * Managed in-house and sub contract crews to ensure timely completion * Participate in daily subcontractor progress meetings * Evaluate and approve subcontractor progress * Coordination of material receiving by subcontractors of Bechtel furnished material * Responsible for scheduling and logistics associated with projects * Performed Quality Assurance assessments with customer after site completion * Create / Maintain project schedules and maintained daily reports of each subcontractor activities * Supervised all site turnover and acceptance documentation * Interface with Engineering to ensure constructability of design details and specifications * Address personnel performance issues and provide coaching and mentoring to construction staff

Moorhead,Mn

* Direct project activities from early project conception through planning, design, construction, start-up, commissioning, transfer to operations staff, and close-out. * Accountable for the safe and successful completion of projects in compliance with regulations and within established standards and other project management parameters. * Define project goals, objectives and critical success factors, ensuring they align with the project's commercial strategies. * Manage the development of technical engineering deliverables associated with assigned projects including the management of technical scope, schedule, and budget. * Assist in identification of project risks, develop and implement risk response action plans and capitalizes on potential opportunities. * Implement project and financial control systems to monitor project progress against target and budget. Develop cash forecasts, and monitor and control variations. * Approve the management plans to ensure code compliant designs that can be safely constructed, operated and maintained. * Work with the construction manager to develop a construction and installation plan through project completion and pre-commissioning. * Manage and monitor contractor's and supplier's performance.

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