Byron Gilliland
Rowlett,TX
Summary
Resourceful Project Manager with 10+ years of expertise in organizing business operations, financial oversight and resource management to achieve smooth flow and project operations. Leads procurement of resources including equipment and supplies. Monitors projects by adhering to production schedule and budget, managing production team, identifying problems and providing targeted solutions. Knowledgeable in accounting principles, bookkeeping, budget, and financial management.
Overview
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Construction Manager
Midland Tower Construction
04.2024 - Current
- Overseeing multiple crew field operations across multiple states for tower infrastructure projects; direct responsibility for safety, schedule, quality, and client deliverables.
- Manage RFI, submittal, and change order workflows to keep project information organized. Maintain daily construction logs and photographic records for project documentation. Coordinate with clients on schedule progress and deliverable updates.
- Oversaw Crown Castle site mobilizations across multiple crews, directing crane operations, aligning material sequencing, and completing client reporting to deliver six tower structures in under two weeks amid extreme schedule pressure.
- Coordinated logistics manpower and equipment for a 50–100% travel site-based deployment model while managing simultaneous active work orders across multiple sites nationwide.
- Direct tower structural erection activities including crane lift planning, rigging configurations, component offload sequencing, and structural assembly skills directly transferable to wind turbine erection
- Coordinated construction schedules, subcontractors, and material deliveries to maintain project flow.
- Mentor and develop field technicians; invested directly in craft skills, safety awareness, and career progression
Owner / Operations Manager
Gilliland Resources
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Founded and operated a telecommunications construction company performing full cell site builds and tower installations for Verizon and T-Mobile. Ran all business operations from crew management and project scheduling to financials, billing, and client coordination across 6+ years of growth. Directly responsible for every function a PM owns on a large project, plus the business itself.
- Managed client relationships with Verizon and T-Mobile project managers; coordinated scopes of work, change orders, and schedule commitments from award through closeout
- Self-performed and subcontracted full tower site builds including standard antenna installations, structural modifications, and crane-assisted tower installations for Tier-1 carriers (Verizon, T-Mobile)
- Managed 2 active construction crews simultaneously; set daily and weekly schedules, coordinated material deliveries, tracked production, and enforced safety compliance across all field personnel
- Owned all company financials: invoicing, accounts receivable, payroll, and job costing directly comparable to project budget management, cost tracking, and forecasting in a construction PM role
- Oversaw all crane-assisted lift operations on tower installations; planned rigging configurations, coordinated crane positioning, and supervised structural component assembly
- Maintained all required safety programs, certifications, and compliance documentation for field crews and company operations
- Grew company from startup to sustained multi-crew operations through consistent performance, repeat client work, and reputation for on time and on budget delivery
Crane & Rigging Field Supervisor
Louisiana Crane & Construction
- Field supervisor for a full service crane and heavy lift contractor, overseeing rigging plans, lift operations, and structural assembly on industrial and infrastructure construction projects. This foundational experience in large scale crane operations and structural erection forms the direct operational basis for wind turbine component erection and tower assembly.
- Supervised heavy lift and rigging operations for large structural components; ensured lift plans, ground bearing assessments, and crane positioning complied with ASME B30 and OSHA rigging standards
- Managed crews including operators, riggers, and ironworkers; coordinated daily work sequences to meet production targets on schedule driven projects
- Interpreted structural drawings, rigging plans, and lift calculations; communicated technical requirements to crew leads and equipment operators
- Conducted pre-lift safety reviews and toolbox talks; enforced LOTO, exclusion zones, and suspended load protocols on all operations
- Maintained crane and rigging gear inspection logs per OSHA and ASME inspection intervals
ComTrain Tower Rescue Instructor
ComTrain
- Delivered instructor-led safety training on electrical hazards, fall protection, and confined space procedures.
- Train crews in tower climbing techniques, fall protection system inspection, and emergency rescue procedures for injured climbers at elevation
- Instruct confined space entry and rescue protocols applicable to wind turbine nacelle and tower work environments
- Deliver OSHA aligned safety curriculum to field personnel; ensure understanding of regulatory requirements and site specific hazard recognition
- Delivered instructor-led safety training on electrical hazards, fall protection, and confined space procedures.
Education
Construction Management / Equivalent Experience -
Skills
- Project Management
- PWA / Prevailing Wage Compliance
- Change Order & RFI Management
- Subcontractor Management
- EPC Project Environments
- Safety Leadership
- Tower & Structural Erections
- Project Lifecycle Management
- Zero Injury Culture
- Multi-Trade Crew Coordination
- OSHA 30 Construction
- Crane & Rigging Operations
- Schedule / Cost / Budget Control
- JHA / JSA Development
- Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation
- Incident Investigation
- Structural Bolt Torque & Tensioning
- Safety Audits & Inspections
- Tower Rescue & Confined Space
- Load Control & Tag Line Operations
- Apprentice Development & Mentoring
- Fall Protection Systems
- LOTO Procedures
- Software & Systems: Microsoft Office Suite / Project Scheduling Tools / OpsTracker / Siterra / Construction Management Software / Excel
Certification
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction Safety | OSHA | Construction industry safety leadership standard
- ComTrain Tower & Rescue Instructor | ComTrain | Climb safety, fall protection, at-height rescue
- NWSA TTT-1 (Tower Technician 1) | NWSA | National wireless & tower industry credential
- ANSI/ASSP A10.48 Awareness | ANSI | Telecommunications / Tower safety standard
- First Aid / CPR / AED | American Red Cross / Equivalent | Current
- Confined Space Entry & Rescue | OSHA-Aligned | Applicable to wind turbine nacelle environments
- Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) | Site-Specific Programs | Mechanical & electrical energy isolation
- Fall Protection Competent Person | OSHA 29 CFR 1926 Subpart M | Authorized competent person for fall protection
- Rigging & Crane Signal Person | OSHA / ASME B30 | Qualified signal person; rigging inspection
- Tool Drop Prevention | Site/Employer Program | Critical at-height safety protocol
- Valid Driver's License | State Issued | Clean MVR; available for company vehicle use
Personal Information
- Driving License: Valid Driver's License
- Availability: Open to 100% Nationwide Travel
Timeline
Construction Manager
Midland Tower Construction
04.2024 - Current
Owner / Operations Manager
Gilliland Resources
01.2018 - 11.2024
Crane & Rigging Field Supervisor
Louisiana Crane & Construction
ComTrain Tower Rescue Instructor
ComTrain