Chris Decker

Senior cell site construction manager and project manager with more than 30 years’ experience Provide full-spectrum cell site construction and site acquisition projects on schedule and on budget Previous client list includes AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon and Sprint Extensive experience as a cell site construction, Switch and Data Centers, Implementation and Quality Control Coordinate Third Party Audits for AT&T (North/South Carolina) Provide full project management services including preparing Scopes of Work (SOWs), Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Deployment of Equipment Execute and oversee contractual documents and construction contracts Highly experienced in all types of cell sites including rooftops, towers, bell towers and monopoles Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Construction professional with extensive hands-on experience in project management, site supervision, and resource allocation. Adept at fostering team collaboration and driving projects to successful completion under changing conditions. Skilled in budget management, safety compliance, and quality assurance. Known for strong leadership, adaptability, and results-oriented mindset.

• CPR/First Aid
• OSHA 30
• ND 502 Training and Certification

• TruNorthe LLC, Construction Manager/ NorCal, Northern CA, CA, Manage projects throughout Northern CA and Northern Nevada, L600, L700, L1900, L2100, Anchor and NSB’s, Work with PG&E on adding T-Mobile’s networks to their towers., Daily and weekly meetings with Contractors
• Ericsson, Plano, TX, Construction Manager II/Virginia Lead, 2018-04-01, 2024-10-31, Manage projects throughout Virginia, L600, L700, L1900, L2100 and NSB’s, Work in Erisite, EAMS and all COPs, Work in Customers Data bases (Element, Bat Tool, Pier and Riot), L600 site audits, scoping, RFDS reviews and site design reviews, Tracking materials – ALM/Scanning, SRS Tool with Call Testing when needed
• Fusion Solutions, Dallas, TX, Construction Manager II, 2016-03-01, 2018-04-01, Managed Construction project throughout Virginia, L700, L1900. L2100 and NSB, Work in Site Handler and EAMS for COP’s
• Barksdale Communications LLC, Gladys, VA, Senior Construction Manager, 2015-03-01, 2016-03-01, Managed telecom construction projects in Upstate New York and North Carolina, Currently managing AT&T Power Plant upgrade and Carrier adds in North Texas, Additional projects have included Verizon AWS, T-Mobile L700 and NSB initiatives.
• Bluegrass Networks LLC, Charlotte, NC, Market Manager / Director of Operations, 2014-03-01, 2015-03-01, Managed cell site construction projects in North Carolina-South Carolina-Ohio-Idaho-Colorado, Directed Carrier adds for Ericsson/AT&T throughout the above markets., Provided pricing, crews and closeouts for the different projects.
• Mycom North America, Richmond, VA, Market Lead/Acting Turf Director for VA-WV-BAWA(Baltimore-Washington DC), 2013-01-01, 2014-03-01, Directed 30+ employees in the different AT&T programs - UMTS/LTE/NSB/Tiger Teams, Supervised warehouse and all field activities for the programs, Financial control group. This group would do all AR/AP (accounts receivable and accounts payable), Weekly reporting to AT&T., Implemented Site audit teams Nationwide for Mycom
• Compass Technology Services, Acworth, GA, Solutions Manager for AT&T, 2004-02-01, 2013-01-01, Provided guidance for site acquisition, leasing/zoning and any construction issues in North and South Carolina., Coordinated the entire project from site acquisition through integration., Approved or Disapproved the OOM’s (Order of Magnitude) for 700 UMTS sites., Carry out financial projections and build models for the UMTS project., Reviewed SOWs and BOMs., Supervised quality control with the “TPA” Third Party Audit., Held daily deployment and GO, NO GO calls for the project., Reviewed KPI (Key Performance Indicators) for the calls and nightly integrations., Installed (2) IDAS systems for AT&T in Charlotte North Carolina.
• T-Mobile, Cleveland, OH, Construction Supervisor, 2001-02-01, 2003-02-01, Provided full site acquisition assistance through final construction and coordination throughout the Midwest region., Produced project management documents and cost estimates., Provided management for a new market consisting of 362 antenna facilities., Managed and constructed several different types of telecommunication sites, including rooftops, towers and bell towers., Set Construction Standards for the project., Deployed 362 Ultrasites from our warehouse to the sites., Installed new Switch for T-Mobile.
• Dancell Inc, Roanoke, VA, Construction Manager, 1996-11-01, 2001-02-01, Project management, contractual oversight, RFD coordination, material control, construction supervision from site acquisition through site integration and quality control., Supported infrastructure included rooftops, rawlands and co-locations., Managed cell site construction projects in North Carolina-Virginia-West Virginia., Installed new Switch for USCC in Lynchburg VA.

• Site Handler
• Continuus
• Siterra Training
• NORAD entry training
• CAM / EAMs
• CCM Training