Project Manager Management

ALAN BUSE

Pittsburgh, PA • 412-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-b-66b993369

EXPERIENCED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Project Manager – Project Coordinator – Project Consultant – Construction Manager

SUMMARY

Outstanding record of achievement planning and managing large-scale initiatives with an emphasis on construction and engineering projects. Special expertise in motivating project teams, managing complete project life cycles, streamlining workflows, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements. Experienced at negotiating agreements, identifying and resolving potential risks, and coordinating third-party vendors and contractors. Consistent history of delivering projects within or ahead of schedule while meeting all budget constraints. Background includes performing quality audits, monitoring job and team performance, and building strong relationships with clients.

Key Strengths:

Project Management – Strategic Planning – Contract Management – Negotiations – Training & Mentoring

Problem Solving – Telecommunications Engineering – Telecom Construction – Vendor Management – Quality

Consulting – Risk Mitigation – Process Improvement – Field Team Leadership – Scheduling – Vendor Relations

Demonstrated Value:

Proven ability to take over and turn around underperforming projects.

Promoted to project and construction leadership or management roles with several organizations.

Identified and resolved legacy process and project management issues for companies and clients.

Increased productivity and consistency by introducing standard project procedures for project sites.

Recognized throughout career for consistently completing all projects on time and within budget.

Designed and wrote policies, procedures, and standard operating procedure (SOP) manuals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

BUSE GROUP LLC, Pittsburgh, PA 2017 – 2025

Owner / Chief Executive Officer

Co-founded and directed the operations of a private insurance agency. Oversaw multiple business functions, including business development, client relations, product selection, and portfolio monitoring. Partnered with multiple insurance companies to provide a variety of policy options for clients. Reported to Board of Directors.

Grew the business from initial startup to more than 150 policies sold.

Established a brokerage relationship with the National Agents Alliance.

Developed all marketing, business, sales, and public relations strategies.

SAMSUNG AMERICA, Pittsburgh, PA 2013 – 2014

Construction Manager / Project Manager (contract)

Provided critical support for Samsung’s construction and engineering projects through the Northeast US. Oversaw cellular tower top construction, transport installation, alternate access vendor configuration and integration, cabling, and more. Supervised project managers and project teams, primarily in remote areas. Provided quality control (QC) for Sprint’s New Vision universal mobile telecommunications system, distributed antenna systems (DASs), and long-term evolution (LTE) systems for more than 1,200 cell sites.

Carried out on-site evaluations to ensure compliance with installation requirements and applicable codes. Served as the final physical inspector prior to go-live phase.

Managed vendor relationships and ensured the resolution of technical, inventory, or scheduling issues.

Rapidly promoted from Construction Manager to Project Manager based on superior performance.

Improved project management performance by introducing regular project updates for senior management.

Enhanced productivity by identifying strategies for improving communications with field personnel.

Identified and resolved legacy process and project management issues.

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ERICSSON, Parsippany, NJ 2013

Implementation Manager II / Project Manager (contract)

Successfully executed the implementation of T-Mobile’s $200M Modernization project, both building and upgrading their UMTS (Universal Mobile Telephone System) to the more modern LTE (Long Term Evolution), encompassing the Long Island region of New York. Supervised a team of implementation installers, plus field construction managers and in-house project managers.

Identified and resolved a complex frequency power issue involving received signal strength indicator (RSSI) at all sites within the allowed timeframe constraints.

Promoted to a senior leadership role based on performance excellence.

Improved project quality and efficiency by rebuilding the installation team with more qualified specialists.

DYNIS LLC, Richmond, VA 2012 – 2013

Operations Manager (contract)

Oversaw daily project progress and coordinated general contractors. Directed AAV transport builds and tower-top construction projects throughout the Virginia and West Virginia regions. Supervised 4 project managers and 2 construction managers, with dozens of indirect reports across 13 crews.

Identified and resolved multiple communication and workplace issues between teams and management.

Achieved improvements in productivity by identifying and resolving project roadblocks.

Turned around an underperforming project portfolio to ensure proper completion times.

BLACK & VEATCH, Minneapolis, MN 2012

Project Coordinator / Execution Manager (contract)

Recruited to take over daily build management for AT&T’s LTE / DAS system throughout the Minnesota market. Supervised a team of project and construction managers and held responsibility for more than 20 project crews on a combined project valued at more than $400M. Directed construction and closeout functions.

Brought project back on schedule by implementing daily management meetings and new procedures.

Resolved complex issues through prioritization as the final escalation point on the project.

Enhanced productivity by bringing another project manager into the team.

TEK SYSTEMS, Pittsburgh, PA 2004 – 2012

Project Manager (2004-2012)

Promoted to plan and lead network, tower, and switch upgrades and buildouts for AT&T and other companies throughout the East Coast and Central regions. Supervised project coordinators and field teams. Managed turn up and testing functions of FCC-mandated equipment. Ensured the proper maintenance of all project documentation. Directed and/or executed large-scale equipment deployments and site surveys. Responsible for the implementation of engineering, integration, data, and dimensioning documentation. Monitored vendor work.

Identified and resolved a complex equipment deployment issue for AT&T.

Improved cost control, scheduling, inventory control, compliance, and deliverables completion.

Led the successful completion of a 500-plus site upgrade project encompassing the State of Wisconsin.

CAREER NOTES: Previously held various management positions for TEK SYSTEMS (2004-2012), as well as both Supervisor and Project Coordinator for TELLABS (2000-2001).

CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSURE

State of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Life & Fixed Annuities Insurance License thru 2028

Transportation Security Administration: TWIC card holder thru 2028

Tellabs: Supervisor / Site Coordinator Certification, Enterprise Resource Planning Certification

Other: Many Telecom product Certifications throughout my career, including both First Aid & CPR

OSHA-30 Certification: Currently enrolled in a training course, as of: July, 2025

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, and proprietary telecom industry network, software, database, document management, and hardware technologies

Community Involvement: JayCees (Past Vice President), Lions Club (Past Director)

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