James Andrews
Farmington, CT
*******-*****@*********.***
Qualifications
• 22 years in telecommunications
• Excellent communication and computer skills
• Extensive knowledge in construction trades
• CT Real Estate License, Site Acquisition experience
Backhaul/Transport experience coordinating with fiber providers
Experience
2021-2023
Dish Wireless
Rocky Hill, CT
Lead Construction Manager
Scoping, design walks
CD review and approval
Bid walks with GCs
submit POR
create BOMs
pre con site visits
Manage construction projects
Utilize Excel to track construction status
Scedule and run status update calls
-Working closely with Transport Managers
Review/approve closeout packages
2020 – 2021
SAI Communications Salem, NH
Construction Project Manager
Converting Sprint sites to T-Mobile in the New England area
Perform site audits
Scoping
CD review and approval
Bid walks with GCs
Manage construction project – utilize Excel to track construction status
Create BOMs approve closeout package
2016-2017, 2018-2020
Self-Employed Farmington, CT
Home Improvement Contractor
2018
Nokia
East Hartford, CT
Roll Out Manager
Review site surveys and BOMs for Sprint Airscale project, 500+ sites
Facilitate & monitor equipment delivery and installation
Schedule and coordinate site integration
Manage conduit and fiber optic cable installation
Coordinate site decommissioning
2014-2016
Centerline Solutions
Rochester, NY
Project Manager
Review/approve design for Verizon AWS upgrades
Create material orders
Create scope of work documents
Coordinate work with landlords
Schedule and supervise contractors
Review/approve closeout packages for Verizon
2012-2014
Alcatel-Lucent
Westford, MA
Project Manager
Site surveys for Sprint Vision project, 500 sites
Review/Approve design for fiber backhaul
Produce site action plans for PORs
Schedule and coordinate site design visits with A&E and fiber providers
Coordinate fiber backhaul installation with various fiber providers
Manage antenna swaps, cable installation and site decommissioning
Review/ Approve closeout packages for Sprint
2010-2012
SAI Communications Marlboro, MA
Project Manager
Site surveys for AT&T Mobility, 650 sites
Approve design for fiber backhaul
Produce PORs
Manage site construction
Coordinate materials with AT&T wireline
Work directly with AT&T CM and PM
Build closeout packages for AT&T Mobility
2008-2010
Grapevine Solutions Hartford, CT
Project Manager
Scrub search rings for tower development
Produce SCIPS
Negotiate leases with landlords for raw land and rooftop sites
Site acquisition, leasing, zoning and design for Pocket Wireless, 360 sites
Obtain building, zoning and electrical permits
Manage site construction
Schedule and supervise contractors
Supervise site construction through closeout
2007-2008
Northrop Grumman Brooklyn, NY
Construction Manager
Manage site construction for New York City Wireless Network
Design sites with RF engineer and A&E firm
Schedule and supervise contractors
Complete quality inspections and punch lists
Submit closeout package upon completion
2006-2007
General
Cedar Knowles, NJ
Construction Supervisor
Manage site construction
Worked directly with Sprint/Nextel staff to meet deadlines
Monitor cost and submit purchase orders requests to client
Design projects for cost effective construction
Manage construction projects in the field to closeout
2005-2006
National Grid
Boxborough, MA
Construction Manager
Site surveys for Nextel
Managed modifications to Nextel sites from start to finish
Monitor cost and submit purchase order requests to the client
Worked with the client staff providing schedules and updates throughout the process
Schedule and supervise contractors
2004-2005
General Dynamics (Contract) Rocky Hill, CT
Construction Field Supervisor
Manage new site construction for Nextel
Work directly with Nextel staff to meet deadlines
Bid and award jobs, schedule and supervise contractors to complete construction
2003-2004
Optasite South Windsor, CT
Construction Manager
Quote and manage to completion: modifications, collocations, rooftop and raw land sites for Nextel, Sprint, T-Mobile, and AT&T from NJ to Boston
Review quotes from sub-contractors to stay competitive in cost
Work hands on in the field on various projects
Manage subcontractors and in-house crews for RF and civil work
2000-2003
Northeast Towers Farmington, CT
Project Manager
Schedule and manage 7+ crews
Monitor payroll
Work hands on in the field on various tower construction projects
Quote wireless projects for all wireless carriers
Managed projects to closeout