Program/Project Management & Site Acquisition

Candidate Legal Name: Christopher Ercegovich 949-***-****

Candidate’s Location: Plano, TX 75074

Overall Experience

Managed and oversaw the Site Acquisition vendor community from Search Ring issuance through NTP/Entitlement Complete, ensuring timely and efficient project progression.

Led a cross-functional team overseeing Site Development Managers, Scoping Teams, and vendors through the Entitlement Complete process, and managed Sprint Retain and DRIP/D&S initiatives.

Led a team of 16 site development managers, scoping specialists, and vendors overseeing nationwide site development projects.

Maintained active awareness of DAS, C-Band, and permitting/regulatory updates in wireless infrastructure.

Advised small real estate investors on zoning and acquisition strategies.

Led a specialized project for Northwest and Southwest Regions, overseeing 12 personnel for 5K augments annually and managed site acquisition vendors and utilizing Configuration Engineering knowledge for multiple OEMs.

Streamlined communication between various stakeholders, including vendors, internal teams, and management, to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.

Directed vendors in achieving key milestones for leasing, zoning, and permitting approvals, facilitating the acquisition of necessary building permits from local jurisdictions.

Education

General Coursework Illinois State University & Community College of the US Air Force

Electrical Engineering DeVry University

Project & Advanced Project Management Course Villanova University

Mini-MBA Certificate of the Business Management University of Texas at Dallas

USAF Specialty Training (1042 hrs.) Aircraft Control and Warning Radar Repairman U.S. Air Force

Educational Development

Agile Crash Course: Agile Project Management / Delivery; Microsoft Project Training, American Right-of-Way Association Certification, DAS Project Management; Certification - Udemy, Presentation Skills – Ericsson, California Real Estate Salesperson License - (CalDRE) #02014863, Project Management Institute Member, Leadership for Professionals Ericsson Management Tier I Leadership Curriculum

Core Competencies

3G/4G/5G Experience, Modifications/Relocations/Special Events, ROW Agent, OSP Construction, DAS/Fiber/Microwave, Transport, Small Cells, Dark Fiber/Microwave-to-Lit/AAV, Leasing, Zoning, and Permitting, DAS/Distributed Fiber, Architectural & Engineering, RF, iBwave, Regulatory & Environmental, Agile/Project Management Certifications, Strategic and Tactical Planning, Lease Negotiations, Real Estate Services, Project Management, Process Improvements, Vendor Management, Site Development Management, Contract Negotiations, Problem Resolution, Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, Market Analysis, Business Development, Site Inspections, New Site Builds, and Site Modifications

Professional Summary

My experience with Ericsson, Inc. began in 2010 as a contract position, where I served as an individual contributor supporting major network infrastructure initiatives. Because of my diverse industry background and consistent performance, I was frequently assigned additional responsibilities and asked to mentor other team members to strengthen overall project delivery. In 2012, I was converted to a full-time employee and continued to take on cross-functional assignments beyond my defined role, demonstrating flexibility and leadership within fast-paced, technically complex programs. In 2015, I was selected to participate in Ericsson’s Line Management Development Program, the company’s entry-level pathway into leadership management, which I successfully completed and advanced to the final panel interview.

In 2016, following a major organizational restructuring across Region North America, my position was impacted as part of a broad workforce reduction. However, due to my strong professional reputation, I was promptly re-engaged by Ericsson through a third-party partner and continued to deliver high-impact results through 2019. During this time, I remained a trusted, high-performing contributor supporting Ericsson’s network expansion, construction management, and site development programs nationwide.

Professional Experience

Independent Telecom & Real Estate Consultant Plano, TX 05/2022 – Present

Pursued professional development and explored career options in real estate and telecom.

Provided real estate consulting for minor telecommunication projects.

Mentored junior project managers.

Advised small real estate investors on zoning and acquisition strategies.

Pursued reentry into industry while staying current on construction and RF regulatory updates.

Maintained active awareness of DAS, C-Band, and permitting/regulatory updates in wireless infrastructure.

T-Mobile, Soft Cost Overlay Program Tri-LA Markets, CA

11/2020 – 05/2022

Senior Project Manager, TEKsystems Contractor

01/2022 – 05/2022

Led a cross-functional team overseeing Site Development Managers, Scoping Teams, and vendors through the Entitlement Complete process, and managed Sprint Retain and DRIP/D&S initiatives.

Managed monthly Governance POR submittals and Milestone reworks PORs to provide accurate reporting of project status and financials.

Implemented processes to identify and capture out-of-scope work, resulting in submission of PORs to secure additional project income.

Developed strategies to mitigate scope creep, improving project efficiency and cost control.

Demonstrated proficiency in TMO systems and databases, including Magenta Built, to optimize project management and reporting.

Streamlined communication between various stakeholders, including vendors, internal teams, and management, to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.

Site Development Manager, TEKsystems Contractor

11/2020 – 12/2021

Managed and oversaw the Site Acquisition vendor community from Search Ring issuance through NTP/Entitlement Complete, ensuring timely and efficient project progression.

Led a team of 14 site development managers, scoping specialists, and vendors overseeing nationwide site development projects.

Directed projects primarily focused within the Tri-LA markets across the Los Angeles area.

Directed vendors in achieving key milestones for leasing, zoning, and permitting approvals, facilitating the acquisition of necessary building permits from local jurisdictions.

Engaged real estate expertise to accommodate additional equipment needs, ensuring all lease terms adhered to T-Mobile’s guidelines and business requirements.

Secured and cleared all regulatory approvals, including Tribal, NEPA, FAA, FCC, and SHPO, to ensure compliance.

Demonstrated proficiency in T-Mobile tools and methodologies, such as Magenta Built and ElemenT.

Managed Overlay frequencies including C-Band Anchor, L1900, L2100, L600, L700, ensuring optimal network performance and coverage.

Pramira Tustin, CA

Senior Project Manager

01/2020 – 10/2020

Led end-to-end project management across multiple phases of the project life cycle, ensuring strict adherence to enterprise, local project, and program management standards.

Orchestrated project-related activities in collaboration with PMs and project leads, maintaining seamless execution of team initiatives across diverse client delivery lanes.

Managed a high-performing team of 30 professionals, overseeing projects for major clients including Verizon, Ericsson, Crown, T-Mobile, and General Dynamics.

Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute small cell deployments and modifications for Verizon and Ericsson in Southern and Northern California, streamlining project workflows and communication channels.

Implemented project management frameworks and processes, optimizing efficiency delivery across all projects.

T-Mobile Ontario, CA

Project Manager III Development, TEKsystems Contractor

05/2019 – 09/2019

Led vendor management for Overlay programs, successfully overseeing 80+ entitlement completions and optimizing spectrum addition to site facilities across all development stages.

Managed vendor performance through rigorous forecasting, scheduling, and purchase order processing, ensuring timely delivery of project milestones and adherence to company standards.

Demonstrated proficiency in company tools, methods, and procedures to streamline vendor collaboration.

Ericsson, Inc., Managed Services PMO Irvine, CA 02/2010 – 05/2019

Project Construction Manager, Sprint CU, 4G Project People

05/2017 – 05/2019

Managed end-to-end dark fiber program processes, overseeing project approval, GC bidding, construction, close-out operations and supported site development efforts as needed.

Coordinated design efforts between AAV providers and carrier field operations, initiating Architectural & Engineering/CD portions for entitlement completion and tracked delivery milestones in databases and provided analytical progress reports.

Managed vendor relationships and facilitated bid/award processes with general contractors for project execution.

Developed pre-checklists and surveys to validate site conditions and collaborated with field service organizations for quality control and provided resolutions for outstanding design issues to support project completion.

Project Manager, Sprint CU, 4G Project People

07/2016 – 09/2016

●Led mini-macro site conversion projects, optimizing network infrastructure, and enhancing coverage while managing end-to-end site development processes

●Spearheaded Sprint Huawei swap-out project (WiMAX), coordinating with Field Service Organization (FSO) to ensure seamless equipment replacement and service delivery

●Developed and implemented comprehensive project plans for telecom infrastructure upgrades, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk mitigation strategies

Site Development PM III / Construction Project Manager III, Sprint CU

02/2010 – 03/2016

Led a specialized project for Northwest and Southwest Regions, overseeing 12 personnel for 5K augments annually and managed site acquisition vendors and utilizing Configuration Engineering knowledge for multiple OEMs.

Managed Sprint NV Cleanup Program, conducting over 2K quality control reviews of vendor-performed work and collaborating cross-functionally to resolve issues for delivery of complete and actionable final products.

Spearheaded Special Events Program, deploying COWs to support additional network coverage demands, while managing cross-functional teams and vendors to exceed customer expectations.

Consistently met project goals and fulfilled assignment scope requirements in terms of functionality, time, and budget, while driving knowledge sharing and productivity gains across multiple telecom infrastructure initiatives.

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