Manager Project
Resume:
Mark Lines
Oregon City, Oregon 97045
*******@*****.***
Wireless Networking – Project/Construction Management- Operations Management-Deployment
CAREER SUMMARY
Highly accomplished and seasoned network operations specialist with expertise in managing creative direction initiatives within
the corporation. I Built the US Cellular network in Southern Oregon, and Northern California from six sites in 1990 to over
Three Hundred sites in 2009. Skilled in planning and managing complex initiatives that achieve desired goals of profitability,
acquisitions, growth, and retention. I was repeatedly promoted into higher roles to the level of leadership based on demonstrated
success in taking risks, Company strategy, improving the network, identifying growth opportunities, and providing the best
network to the customer.
While at PacifiCorp and Us Cellular I was directly responsible for site surveys, site development, construction coordination, and
general project management of the US cellular wireless network, and the PacifiCorp Narrow Band Compliance upgrade project
of the Land Mobile Radio communication sites located throughout the Pacific Northwestern states. I also ensured that all phases
and specifications of all concrete, road builds, and improvements on tower and site builds, site modifications microwave
backhaul, generator upgrades, tower improvements, shelter replacements, etc. were completed according to plan to deliver the
system on time, on specification, and on budget with a minimum of change orders required. I brought in new vendors to
promote competitive bidding on the Seventy plus sites in the Pacific Northwest saving thousands of dollars for the project.
While at Velocitel since June 2012. I was involved with the Pacific Northwest LTE team that completed an 80% site build
completion of Wave 2 sites. This allowed AT&T to launch their 4G technology in the Portland metro area by the scheduled roll
out date of 9/20/2012. I was also asked to work on the first closeouts and true ups of the wave 2 sites, as well as gaining and
sharing knowledge of the TMA upgrade process. I was tasked with working towards getting the LTE battery project back on
track walking and writing Scopes of work for the more complex power upgrade sites. Was then asked to take over the new site
build project and be the lead construction / project manager for the program. This was comprised of 54 sites in 2012, and 23
sites in 2013. I completed the 2012 build, and the 2013 build on time and within budget. Upon successful completion of this I
was asked to take the same role in the UMTS 1C program working on the completion of this project forecast for yearend 2014.
CORE COMPETENCIES
• Proven success managing high-performance interdisciplinary teams and building effective coalitions with
internal/external business partners.
• Adept in managing expectations and brand reputation while maximizing revenue.
• Comprehensive background of wireless networks cell site and switch room in Project management, Construction
management, Microwave, design, alignment, and turn up, telco install and testing, Power Bays, Batteries, and new
technology launches.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND
Velocitel 6/18/2012 to 6/24/2014
LTE Construction Manager 6/18/2012 to 11/1/2012, NSB Lead Constriction Manager 11/1/2012 to
11/1/2013, UMTS Lead Construction manager 11/1/2013 to 6/24/2014.
I managed the day to day construction of the install of the LTE 4G equipment. This came through over seeing contractor’s day
to day work. Making sure the installs went correctly, they were installed to Velocitel, AT&T standards, and corrected issues as
they presented themselves always being in charge and assuring they were done the correct way. I made sure they had the correct
parts a head of time and if there were shortages made sure they were corrected within 24 hours. Was also involved in the true
up, close out, and WA process. I worked with the contractors to achieve correct billing charges and truing up site costs. I was
promoted to New Site Builds Lead Construction Manager in November 2012. I completed the 2012 build schedule of 54 sites in
the PNW finalizing all construction costs, true ups, and closeouts, and started work on 2013 build schedule. The 2013 new build
schedule was completed on time and within budget. Starting the last quarter 2013 I was also asked to take on the UMTS 1C
project and complete it. This role consisted of the same job tasks as the new site build program. This consisted of approx. 30
sites that had to be completed by year end 2014. Some of these sites consisted of very complex site modifications, Tower mod
upgrades and tower replacement. As the UMTS project was winding down I was starting the role as Lead Construction
manager on the Small Cell Program Velocitel was starting for ATT. Walked and collected data for ATT on 5 small cell polygons
• Demonstrated sufficient skills, knowledge, and judgment to successfully complete larger or more complex construction
projects
• Was in charge of pertinent information of the construction project, and aspects of the construction project, including
but not limited to plans and specifications, restrictions and right of ways, permits, test procedures, schedules, shop
drawings, utility locations and information
• Supervises experienced staff
• Prepared weekly reports, maintains record document information
• Reviewed and recommended progress payments to the contractor
• Reviewed site candidate identification packages and/or lease and zoning audits, and estimated construction costs.
• Inspects and observes that a construction project is completed correctly and to the required standards
• Identifies unforeseen conditions in the plans or specifications
• Maintained an accurate set of field notes and daily report
• Developed and maintains a professional working relationship with construction contractors or subcontractors
• Developed and maintains a professional working relationship with internal Velocitel leadership, and engineers.
• Gained and shared knowledge of process and technical installs
• Wrote scopes of work for more complex projects
• Involved in close outs, true ups, and billing of contractors and site costs
PacifiCorp 4/21/2010 to 6/18/2012
Wireless Network Construction Project Manager 4/21/2010 to 6/18/2012
I managed internal and external service suppliers including construction, equipment, and material suppliers, site surveys, site
development specialists and other vendors. I also ensured that all phases and specifications of all concrete, road builds, and
improvements on tower and site builds, site modifications microwave backhaul, generator upgrades, tower improvements,
shelter replacements, etc. were completed according to plan to deliver the system on time, on specification, and on budget with
a minimum of change orders required
• Assurance of safe work practice adherence, appropriate distribution of work across the construction period
• Ensure contractor compliance with established safety, regulatory, engineering and construction standards
• Efficient integration of various suppliers, internal and external service providers
• Maintain up-to-date project schedules for each site throughout the duration of the project
• Participation in all engineering, planning and design activities
• Provide direct support for site selection and acquisition
• Provide direct support for construction permit application and approval process
• Development of site layouts and specifications for shelters, towers and site construction materials
• Development of bills of materials, inspection and acceptance testing, and contractor management
• Specifying, ordering, and scheduling the delivery of towers, shelters and generators
• Developing site construction punch-list and resolving punch-list items
• Coordinating final site acceptance and receipt of as-built documentation
US Cellular 7/16/1990 to 8/31/2009
Cellular Technician 7/16/1990 to 11/15/1992
Perform all aspects wireless network build out, installation, turn up, and maintenance of cell sites and switch rooms.
• Mounting and installation of racks including RF equipment, Microwave, Power bays, Batteries, and telco equipment
• Wiring of all equipment Telco cross connect, Microwave circuits, power plants, and batteries
• Aligned, tuned, and maintained all equipment Microwave paths, and radios with test equipment. T bird, sage, spec
analyzers, transmission test equipment and volt meters.
• Trouble shoot, and repair any network affecting issues
• Respond to customer tickets on network issues
Network Field Engineer 11/15/1992 to 2/10/1995
Perform all aspects wireless network build out, installation, turn up, and maintenance of cell sites and switch rooms.
I managed contractors and vendors to completion of builds. I worked with cross functional teams on performance, design, and
layout of the network.
• Mounting and installation of racks including RF equipment, Microwave, Power bays, Batteries, and telco equipment
• Wiring of all equipment Telco cross connect, Microwave circuits, power plants, and batteries
• Aligned, tuned, and maintained all equipment Microwave paths, and radios with test equipment. T bird, sage, spec
analyzers, transmission test equipment and volt meters.
• Trouble shoot, and repair any network affecting issues
• Respond to customer tickets on network issues
• Drive test networks for performance with ZK Sam, Camarco, and Agilent software
• Managed contractors on Tower Installation work, and Generator installs.
Sr. Network Field Engineer 2/10/1995 to 11/1/2000
Perform all aspects wireless network build out, installation, turn up, and maintenance of cell sites and switch rooms.
I managed contractors and vendors to completion of builds. I worked with Engineering, and Performance teams on
performance, Microwave design, and layout of the network. Managed more complex projects, Managing teams, and backup
when manager absent.
• Mounting and installation of racks including RF equipment, Microwave, Power bays, Batteries, and telco equipment
• Wiring of all equipment Telco cross connect, Microwave circuits, power plants, and batteries
• Aligned, tuned, and maintained all equipment Microwave paths, and radios with test equipment. T bird, sage, spec
analyzers, transmission test equipment and volt meters.
• Trouble shoot, and repair any network affecting issues
• Respond to customer tickets on network issues
• Drive test networks for performance with ZK Sam, Camarco, and Agilent software
• Chose site placement for line of site for microwave, and optimum RF performance for growth of network
• Managed contractors on Tower Installation work, and Generator installs.
• Managed complex projects of equipment swap outs, capacity upgrades, overbuilds, switch room, and telco.
Network Operations Manager11/1/2000 to 8/31/2009
I provided leadership and direction a goal driven operations team to drive the best network for the market and the customer.
Established partnerships with cross functional teams to form profitable relationships. I directed all aspects of brand architecture
and brand positioning activity of the company, to provide the best wireless network for the customer, and company. Played a
key role in designing and implementing market strategies, network lay out, and design.
• Advanced in career to become manager of eight cellular associates for nine years. Hiring, Training, goal setting,
evaluating, reviewing annually, and reprimanding as needed.
• Fourteen cellular associates for one year while temporarily over seeing northern California network.
• Built, and managed Capital, operational, and cost center budgets of $2,500,000.00 plus. Bringing budgets in within +/-
limits every year
• Successfully managed all contractors on site builds, installation of antennas, installation and alignment of microwave
dishes, and construction of site compounds.
• Chose site placement for design, and line of site for microwave, and optimum RF performance for growth of network
• Worked with leaders in the design, layout, and construction of all network elements microwave, radio frequency
equipment, back haul IT, and NOC center policy and procedures.
• Lead meetings on large projects with System Performance, and RF Engineering.
• Gave presentations for quarterly meetings. Including budgets, performance, and statistics.
• Was repeatedly asked to participate on initiative teams. Leading, facilitating, and providing input to company policies,
and procedures
Education:
Northwest Vo Tech School
Goodland, Kansas
Diploma Communications Technology
Colby Jr. College
Colby, Kansas
Associates Degree Communications
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