Construction/Project Manager and Quality Control

CORY DAMGAARD

Treynor, IA ***** 402-***-**** ************@*****.***

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

Strategic Construction Manager with demonstrated success assessing project scope and adhering to deadlines. Safety-conscious and detail-oriented with twenty-year industry background. Well-versed in team leadership and task delegation to drive project progress and foster client satisfaction. SKILLS

• Building Site Supervision

• First Aid

• MS Office Proficiency

• Project Management

• Subcontractor Oversight

• Excellent Customer Relations

• Identifying Building Costs

• Strong quality control abilities

• Superb Management Skills

• Schedule Management

• Local Rates to Cost Estimates

• Material and Equipment

Procurement

• Safety Compliance

• Verbal and Written Communication

• Knowledgeable in Construction

Safety

WORK HISTORY

FIELD CONSTRUCTION MANAGER (CONTRACT POSITION)

Fusion Solutions/Ericsson 4/2023-Present

• Maintained line of communication with tower crew to ensure project was being coordinated according to client’s standards.

• Responsible for all quality control and construction deadlines.

• Conducted safety audits according to OSHA, industry and company standards.

• Assisted team to maintain budget and approved any contractor COR’s

• Worked closely with client to keep up with design or scope of work changes.

• Site pre-inspections and coordinate post-construction audits.

• Site verification.

• Visual inspection of quality on site.

• SOW and preconstruction documents (NTP, SOW, RFDS, safety guidance, QA standards, etc.)

• NTP receipt verification

• RFDS submission review and changes

• Civils acceptance documents, submission receipt, review, and approval

• Civils progress PFA verification (daily)

FIELD SUPERVISOR (CONTRACT POSITION)

12/2023-3/2023

Young Communications/AEG

• Supervised construction crews for fiber to home project.

• Coordinated construction and scheduling with local, state and private municipalities.

• Responsible for providing daily production data for contractor compensation and reports required by the client.

• Ensured safety measures were upheld according to OSHA, industry and company standards.

• Ensured quality of construction was met during and after the construction phases.

FIELD CONSTRUCTION MANAGER III 02/2020 to 11/2023

Crown Castle, Inc MIDWEST

• Managed construction and maintenance on wireless communication tower assets in Iowa, Nebraska and portions of South Dakota and Illinois.

• Enforced and educated both industry and OSHA safety standards while working with general contractors.

• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

• Responsible for managing nearly 400 construction and 5G network upgrade projects.

• Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

• Conducted critical pre-installation conferences with general contractors, subcontractors, consultants, and manufacturer's representatives.

• Responsible for quality control prior to, during and after construction projects.

CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 04/2019 to 10/2019

TEK Systems, Inc

• Responsible for multiple projects across Iowa

• Provided solutions for frequently asked questions regarding scope of work and build related issues.

• Developed and implemented quality control plan to guarantee highest standards of workmanship.

• Identified and resolved construction issues promptly to prevent delays.

• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.

• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates CONSTRUCTION MANAGER 01/2017 to 01/2019

Unite Private Networks

• Created estimates and designs of fiber optic networks for K12, Enterprise and Wireless Carrier clients.

• Manage network outages working with fiber engineers, construction supervisors and contractors.

• Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

• Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints. OWNER/OPERATOR 01/2015 to 01/2017

Heartland Enterprises

• Conduct site audits for wireless communication tower locations.

• Provide maintenance on wireless communication towers performing antenna, equipment and or cable swaps.

• Trouble shoot equipment, fiber optic and cable alarms for wireless communication towers.

• Ensure projects are completed within budget and meets timeline requirements.

• Responsible for hiring and managing multiple employees. CONSTRUCTION MANAGER III 01/2013 to 01/2015

MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS

• Maintained solid base of communication with client, project team and contractors involved with Sprint Network Vision and Ocean Projects

• Planned and implemented comprehensive construction schedule to guarantee completion of project on time and within budget.

• Ensured contractors performed work habits and procedures safely and efficiently according to OSHA and industry standards.

• Conducted pre and post construction walks with General Contractors

• Provided daily reports of tasks performed and executed to project managers

• Conducted quality control audits for Sprint Network Vision, AAV

• Verified completed projects met approved time, quality, and cost estimates. OWNER/OPERATOR 01/2001 to 01/2013

HEARTLAND ENTERPRISES

• Maintained timely, efficient and cost-effective builds.

• Ensured all safety standards in accordance with OSHA and other federal standards ensured drug free environments by conducting random drug screening and consulting.

• Knowledge of underground construction procedures such as directional drilling, trenching, fiber optic installation and underground utility location procedures.

• Interpreted wireless construction drawings and RFDS data.

• Operated various models of antenna, cable and fiber optic testing equipment.

• Assembled and installed all antennas and equipment for Sprint, and T- Mobile 4G projects.

• Provided future fiber conduit paths utilizing trenching and directional drilling equipment for AT&T and Sprint.

• Assessed income and expenses and adapted plans to improve profit levels CO-OWNER/OPERATOR 01/1999 to 01/2001

CC&D CONSTRUCTION

• Executed construction processes of residential home and commercial buildings from framing, siding, roofing and general construction procedures.

• Ensured proper safety procedures according to OSHA standards.

• Developed long-term relationships with key clients, vendors and service providers.

• Hired, trained and managed staff to cultivate a productive and efficient workforce.

• Forecasted and managed budgets to boost cost-effectiveness and profitability.

FIELD RADIO OPERATOR 09/1992 to 09/1997

United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, Ca.

• Responsible for communications from field of combat to Command Operation Post

• Encrypted and decrypted communications when sending and receiving messages.

• Trained Marines in combat survival, land navigation, multiple weapon systems marksmanship, close quarter combat and dessert warfare

• Served combat in Mogadishu, Somalia during “Operation United Shield.”

• Recipient of, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal,

(2) Good Conduct Medals, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, (2) Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, National Defense Medal

• Letters of Accommodation and Recognition and Letter of Appreciation from Lt. General Anthony Zinni (Commander, Combined Task Force)

• Honorably discharged September 21, 1997.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma 05/1992

. Thomas Jefferson High School, Council Bluffs, IA

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