SUMMARY

Successful Project Manager with a solid record of accomplishments of large scale, national as well as international technology projects to include, co - location/data center build-outs, moves, build-out of new office space, and multimedia technologies. Oversee the planning/design stage through the implementation and as-built documentation stage. Plan and schedule installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex AV and data network systems, including site surveys and installs of Crestron equipment, LCD displays, Polycom Audio/ video conferencing and associated cable plant needs. Past project clients range from retail banks, educational institutions, remote offices, call centers, data centers, and carriers. Clients of past projects have consistently been satisfied, if not impressed, by the outstanding abilities demonstrated to effectively communicate with all parties involved with the project at all levels, to interact with vendors (including local unions, CWA, local-3), to implement all plans, and expertly document the entire project from the planning stage to completion. Responsibilities include vendor selection, including locating facilities requirements with regard to power, equipment, cooling, fiber access, seismic stability where necessary, redundancy, to create an anticipated timeline, identify possible obstacles, determine the most effective solutions, and manage the implementation. Willingness to travel extensively as needed, both domestic and international, as well as to work long hours as necessary to be effective. Over twenty years of industry experience with a reputation for delivering high quality professional services, bringing an enthusiastic attitude and immediately gaining trust and buy-in from management and senior stakeholders.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Coordinate with equipment vendors and service organizations on all purchasing and service issues.
• Manage major projects with overall accountability for project success while also managing one or more project managers on numerous mid to smaller projects
• Lead major infrastructure projects in the capacity of Senior Project Manager
• Design and manage structured cabling installations
• Coordinate the scheduling, implementation and operability of facility cable plant serving as carriers of all data related services needed to support project development
• Prepare purchase order requisitions for acquisition of equipment or material needed to support project development requirements
• Experience in managing large scale construction projects for co-location sites, data centers, and remote offices
• Lead and manage multiple, related, fast paced projects with dependencies and predecessors
• Install, maintain and troubleshoot computers, communications equipment, and associated peripheral devices that are included in the total development environment
• Compile and continuously update computer and communications maps, topologies, and documentation
• Proficient with application software to include Visio, Netviz, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project and Auto Cad 2000.
• Interview and select qualified vendors based on expertise and cost
• Deep understanding of building construction, facilities and Telco carriers, data Centers, co-location site, and Communication room design

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Technology for Confidential Stanley Buildings
• Survey and Design fiber cable plant, and conduit pathways to support Verizon Fios thru out NYC buildings
• Provide Visio drawings to show path ways and POE to buildings
• Work with building managers to make sure that build-out has low impact to build architecture
• Provide cost summary to Verizon for each building

Confidential, N.Y

Project Manager for North

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage Technology for Confidential Stanley Buildings
• Document floor plans/equipment/data centers, communications rooms, and ER rooms for all Confidential Stanley locations using Visio and Patch Manager.
• Reverse engineer current CATV cable plant to provide documentation for technicians.
• Manage communication room equipment moves and power downs.

Confidential, New Brunswick, NJ

Project Manager / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage move to a 100,000 sf building
• Manage relocation of data ckt, computers, printers, equipment, etc.
• Design and managed install of IP security cameras
• Design and install AV conference room equipment
• Design and managed Cable Plant

Confidential, NY, NY

Project Manager / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Plan and schedule engineering, installation, and subcontracting activities on large and/or complex systems, including site surveys and client needs analysis
• Work with engineering department on design and drafting phases of jobs and with purchasing for accurate and timely procurement of equipment
• Manage the project budget, schedule, and scope of work
• Maintain a safe and secure jobsite, and ensure all permitting and compliance regulations are met
• Identify and resolve any changes or issues that may arise during the construction phase, including generating change orders
• Oversee all technical aspects, engineering, and construction activities according to project plans
• Oversee installation of Video Conference room hardware, Crestron, Clear One and Polycom Audio conferencing and video conferencing polycom
• Attend weekly vendor and client turnover meetings at construction sites
• Managed technology installs for new Bronx charter schools, to include phone system, NEC projector for auditorium, white boards, VOIP intercom system, classroom AV equipment, cable plant and network equipment
• Direct and supervise project administration, subs and engineers to establish project guidelines, contract negotiation, staff needs, and project meetings

Confidential, Carlisle, PA

Project Manager / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Cable Plant installations (riser/horizontal) comprising of SM/MM Fiber, Cat-5/6 Cabling
• Interviewed and selected vendors based on expertise and cost
• Traveled, site surveyed, interfaced with vendors, users, and Government officials
• Provided documentation/topology for technicians and clients

Confidential, Red Bank, NJ

Project Manager / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Ordering of data circuits for communication links
• Oversee and assist in installation of communication hardware
• Manage remote office build outs
• Design Cable Plant to support data and voice needs

Confidential, NY

Sr. Project Manager / Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Cable Plant installations (riser/horizontal) comprising of Fiber, Cat-5/6 T1 Cabling
• Coordinated installation of Cisco equipment (end of life)
• Traveled, site surveyed, interfaced with vendors, users, and building management
• Provided technical specifications and WBS for contractors
• Provided Visio drawings for project document updates for stakeholders, contractors, and database

Confidential, Matawan, NJ

Senior Project Manager / Technical Planning Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Plan/design hardware for “911” emergency response system
• Visited and recommended space locations for co-location sites in North America; developed documentation/topology

Confidential, NY

Senior Project Manager / Design Team / Facilities Manager/ Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Technical planning for System Integrator in support of Data Centers and Central Office builds for North America
• Visited all proposed co-location space throughout the US and Canada to recommend space options and negotiate with landlords
• Interviewed and selected qualified vendors based on expertise and cost throughout US and Canada
• Managed co-location sites, and meet-me rooms for Duetsche Telekom throughout US and Canada
• Cable Plant design for all POP caged space locations 1,000sq ft to 6,000 sq ft throughout US and Canada
• Cable Plant installations (riser/horizontal, street) comprising of Fiber, Cat-5/6 and ABAM T1/T3 Cabling
• Cabinet space capacity planning, network equipment connectivity and implementation
• Design DC / AC Power Plant for 15 co-location sites (360 Networks, Switch & Data) throughout US and Canada
• Design and implement dark fiber runs from One Wilshire to 600 w 7th St. in Los Angeles, CA in one week due to customer business demand
• Provided risk management plan to provide risk probability for mission critical stakeholders’ networks
• Provided updates for Global CTO and MD for North America build-outs
• Maintain sites for upgrades and carrier connections to Confidential Telekom co-locations

Confidential, NY

Cable Plant Designer / Project Manager

Responsibilities:

• Worked with CFO and Directors to determine the network upgrades required
• Designed Cable Plant fiber backbone for 17 building campus
• Planned and designed Internet broadband with Ethernet handoff service for Confidential condominium suites

Confidential, Reston, VA

Senior Project Manager / Facilities Manager/ Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Managed and designed 800 sq ft Confidential POP/Data Center site in Los Angeles
• Provided ongoing support for circuit provision department, and developed cut schedule.

Confidential, NY

Senior Project Manager, Design Engineer/ Consultant

Responsibilities:

• Designed and managed build outs of infrastructures for customer locations in NYC and FL to provide Internet services.
• Reviewed and surveyed existing Cable Plant bids providing cost cutting solutions with savings over $1,000,000.00
• Interviewed and selected qualified contractors