I would like to fill the Project Manager position you have open. I want to contribute my expertise, knowledge and proven ability to successfully drive projects and meet or exceed our mutual goals.
Otis “Andre†Guthrie
Objective I would like to fill the Project Manager position you have open. I want to contribute my expertise, knowledge and proven ability to successfully drive projects and meet or exceed our mutual goals.
Qualifications
• Proven 14-year track record of telecommunications project management and network deployment.
• Previously focused on providing leading edge support to market project managers on Microwave, CDMA, GSM and UMTS “Node B†projects for various major and rural carriers throughout the United States.
• High level of experience in RFP/Scope analysis, RFDS interpretation, materials management, EIA/TIA standards as well as a multitude of other site development activities.
• Extensive background in Site Acquisition, A&E, Design Development, Raw-land, Tenant Improvement and Co-location development.
Professional Experience
GU3 Contracting Arlington, Tx
September 2008 – Present
VICE PRESIDENT / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
• Identify opportunities for company growth in the commercial construction industry.
• Initiate supplier agreements with local municipal and government procurement offices.
• Negotiate partnering agreements and/ or contracts with subcontractors.
• Attend pre-bid meetings and provide scope clarification and evaluation to operations group.
NorthStar Communications Birmingham, Al.
February 2008 - September 2008
NETWORK DEPLOYMENT & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Identified and secured awards for site development projects in Indianapolis Kentucky, Tennessee and Georgia.
• Responsible for providing a possible revenue stream in excess of $7 million.
• Provided scope clarification and project evaluation to various internal departments.
• Lead contract negotiations with potential clients and vendors.
• Developed multiple cost models for projects ranging from minor antenna/TMA adds to full co-location and tenant improvement activities.
• Provided logistics support for several crews working throughout the southeast region.
Major Projects
• AT&T UMTS Overlay- Kentucky
• AT&T New Site Build- Kentucky, Georgia
Ericsson Plano, Texas
March 2004 - March 2008
LEAD NETWORK DEPLOYMENT & INTERGRATION PROJECT MANAGER (2006 to 2008)
• Managed a group of 7 site development professionals
• Shared responsibility for an estimated $40 million in project build out activity in multiple markets throughout the United States and Canada.
• Monitored day to day activities of 10 to 15 market level project managers.
• Lead in overall project evaluation, pricing, cost and budget analysis.
• Developed Task Orders/SOW’s for a major portion of Ericsson’s site development work on projects for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and various smaller rural carriers.
• Identified potential problem areas on projects prior to execution which often resulted in scope modifications as well as savings to both Ericsson and the carriers.
• Primary lead in contract negotiations with potential vendors on a project by project basis.
Major Projects/Achievements
• AT&T New Site Build & UMTS Overlay - California, North Texas, Indianapolis, Baltimore and DC
• AT&T UMTS Overlay- Carolinas
• AT&T Decommissioning Project- Carolinas, Texas
• Helped increased project efficiency by 25%.
• Helped increased closeout acceptance rate by 65%.
• Developed project manuals and cross-training plan for multiple job functions.
• Received top scores in my performance evaluations from department directors 2006 to 2008.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (2004 to 2006)
Responsible corporate level support of market project managers
• Represented Ericsson corporate in weekly meetings with AT&T WNS development team.
• Managed change order submission and validation.
• Supported up to 5 market level PM’s assigned to various AT&T projects in the Southeast.
• Lead review sessions to confirm RFDS, A&E, CD, Structural and Material accuracy prior to construction start on individual sites.
• Managed issuance of NTP’s to vendors.
• Managed project reviews and contractor KPI’s.
Major Projects/Achievements
• LCC Overlay- Phoenix
• AT&T New Site Build & Overlay- DC, Baltimore, Philadelphia, California
• Cingular TMA Project- DC, Carolinas
• Consulted KAM personnel on RFP and SOW interpretation.
• Established site audit procedures for multiple overlay projects.
Bechtel Fredrick, Md.
(2001 to 2003)
SR. CONSTRUCTION ENGINEER II
Managed construction of AT&T New Site Build Project
• Managed 5 subcontractors simultaneously on projects ranging from minor site modifications/total co-location activity.
• Monitored day to day activities of subcontractors.
• Lead in overall execution of site activity.
• Developed a market approved site audit process that resulted in our team successfully auditing 500(+) sites with less than 10% revisits and/or rejections.
• Identified potential problem areas on projects prior to execution which often resulted in scope modifications and savings to both AT&T and Bechtel.
• Implemented a market level damage control process that allowed Bechtel to gain confidence from their client and secure additional awards.
• Developed a site audit process that resulted in a 50% reduction in time needed to produce a customer acceptable site drawing/inventory and constructability report.
Major Projects/Achievements
• AT&T New Site Build & UMTS Overlay – Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Boston, Chicago, Bangor, Houston and North Texas
• Achieved top producer recognition AWS FSA 5 “North Texasâ€
• Received an award for top producing construction team of 2002
FIELD COORDINATOR (2000 to 2001)
• Responsible for new site construction in North and East Texas
• Continuously managed construction on 5 to 10 sites simultaneously.
• Supported A&E efforts to determine ultimate site constructability and layout.
• Supported Site Acquisition “A&E†team in identifying viable candidates for telecommunications sites.
• Reviewed structural analysis to establish financial impact of proposed modifications.
• Managed issuance of NTP’s to vendors.
• Provided material requirements and kitting list to associate departments.
• Key participant in subcontractor selection and evaluation.
• Oversaw contractor activity to assure compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Managed project reviews and contractor KPI’s.
Major Projects/Achievements
• AT&T New Site Build & GSM Overlay.
• Successfully met all launch dates for site that were under my control.
• Received major recognition from contractors as one of the most knowledgeable and hands on PM’s they’d ever dealt with.
Whalen-Company San Francisco, Ca.
(1999 – 2000)
CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / FIELD ENGINEER
Pathnet, Inc. Richardson, Tx.
(1998 – 1999)
PROJECT SUPPORT “CIVIL IMPLEMENTATIONâ€
Fort Worth Tower, Inc.
(1995 – 1998)
PROPOSAL DEVELOPER/PROJECT MANAGER/ INSIDE SALES
Education
University of Texas Arlington 1984-1986
Devry Institute of Technology 1986-1987
Tarrant County Junior College 1988-1995
Professional:
Texas Wireless Association
Kentucky Wireless Association
Arlington Chamber of Commerce
Tarrant County Business Alliance
Technical:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Andrew, Comscope and Eupen Certified
Siterra (AT&T/Cingular) (Sprint)
Site Handler
References Available upon request
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