Craig Wickland
Forney,TX
Summary
Results-oriented professional with 20+ years of experience and a proven knowledge of cellular communications. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Project Manager role at your company.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Project Manager Texas/Gulf
Squan Construction Services
Richardson, TX
07.2021 - 06.2024
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining the highest quality.
- Collaborated across teams to define goals and commitments to timelines and deliverables.
- Managed multiple stakeholders, aligning common goals and communicating risks.
- Perform quality assurance on deliverables to adhere to client objectives and inputs.
- Developed detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment and work orders.
- Managed material flow, inventory, shipping and receiving.
- Bid reviews and submittals.
- Managed all purchase orders, change orders and project budget.
- Familiar with, SPMS, Fieldvision, Site Tracker and Onevizion.
- Certified PIM, sweep and fiber testing and troubleshooting.
Project Manager, PMO
Squan Engineering Services
Conway, AR
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Communicated with customers to access work areas and explain work.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new opportunities.
PROJECT MANAGER (MOTOROLA)
Pyramid Network Services
Richmond, VA
08.2019 - 12.2021
- Traveled to customer sites to keep projects on schedule while maintaining high quality
- Collaborated across teams to define goals and commitment to timelines and deliverables
- Managed multiple stakeholders, aligning common goals and communicating risks
- Performed quality assurance on deliverables to adhere to client objectives and inputs
- Developed relationships with appropriate client stakeholders
- Developed detailed schedule for planning and tracking manpower, equipment and work orders
- Managed material flow, inventory, shipping and receiving
- Bid reviews and submittals
- Familiar with multiple Samsung platforms ie; SPMS, Onevizion, SES, FieldVizion and SNAP antenna checker
- Managed all purchase orders, change orders and project budget
- Organized and led kickoff and status meetings to communicate project expectations prior to project execution
- Devised plans and schedules for concurrent projects to meet established deadlines
- Forecasted, scheduled and monitored project timelines, personnel performance and cost efficiency
- Built strong community relations with subcontractors and vendors to optimize cost savings and complete construction in a timely manner
- Mitigated work flow down time, accurately scheduling installation completion
- Led subcontractor meetings to convey project requirements, scope, milestones and compliance
- Oversaw workforce schedules and allocated resources in collaboration with our director
- Handled continuous project monitoring and management, including developing forecasts, tracking expenses and payment approvals
- Coordination of activities, updating team members and completing estimates.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Network Building And Consulting
Richmond, VA
01.2016 - 07.2019
- Managed inquires for consistent delivery of quality products and services
- Prepared and submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports
- Supervised construction and related workers
- Planned, scheduled, or coordinated construction project activities to meet deadlines
- Planned, organized, or directed activities concerned with construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems
- Developed and implemented quality control programs
- Applied for and obtained all necessary permits and licenses
- Estimated construction cost accurately, achieving consistent business profits
- Worked with internal engineering staff and coordinated with vendors and contractors to align timelines, phases and work to be performed across projects and shutdowns
- Organized and participated in daily on-site tailgate meetings with clientele and subcontractors
- Handled all needs of greenfield and co-locate construction projects by liaising effectively with contractors, engineering team, designers and client
- Prepared and submitted daily work site reports, weekly invoices and payroll
- Mitigated risk, coordinated plans and OSHA compliance
- Interpreted blueprints and plans and relayed information to team of workers
- Oversaw routine project operations, scope planning and progress monitoring of greenfield and go-location construction activities
- Worked with our safety representative to promote awareness and understanding of safety protocols
- Inspected sites before and after construction ensuring the upmost quality
- Created and follow through on punchlists and close-out packages
- Coordinated all phases of construction from inception to completion
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements, techniques and procedures
- Followed strict timelines and guidelines for installation of applicable wireless components and equipment, to include tower modifications and stacking
- Coordinated utility service providers according to project schedules
- Resolved issues during construction and commissioning phases to maintain tight schedules and budget levels
- Coordinated construction planning, material resourcing and staff scheduling 4-6 simultaneous jobs, completing all on-time and under budget
- Managed tiger team troubleshooting multiple issues for multiple carriers
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain safety, quality and performance
- Supervised day-to-day operation, equipment use and team of employees
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements and procedures
- Worked closely with customer to understand the needs and resolve diverse issues
- Established work schedules and assignment for employees to ensure each project was properly staffed
- Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching tiger teams for immediate on-site repairs
- Maintained safe operating practice standards per industry and OSHA requirements
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
MANAGER OF TOWER SERVICES
Tower Access Group
Richmond, KY
04.2013 - 12.2015
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain safety, quality and performance
- Supervised day-to-day operation, equipment use and team of employees
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements and procedures
- Worked closely with customer to understand the needs and resolve diverse issues
- Established work schedules and assignment for employees to ensure each project was properly staffed
- Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching tiger teams for immediate on-site repairs
- Maintained safe operating practice standards per industry and OSHA requirements
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
PROJECT MANAGER / NEW SITE BUILDS
NAV Industrial
Salem, VA
04.2011 - 05.2013
- Coordinated construction planning, material resourcing and staff scheduling 4-6 simultaneous jobs, completing all on-time and under budget
- Managed tiger team troubleshooting multiple issues for multiple carriers
- Managed daily work assignments by delegating tasks and monitoring progress
- Monitored worksite personnel to maintain safety, quality and performance
- Supervised day-to-day operation, equipment use and team of employees
- Trained construction teams on site-specific requirements and procedures
- Worked closely with customer to understand the needs and resolve diverse issues
- Established work schedules and assignment for employees to ensure each project was properly staffed
- Mitigated project downtime by effectively managing, scheduling and dispatching tiger teams for immediate on-site repairs
- Maintained safe operating practice standards per industry and OSHA requirements
- Maintained daily communication with vendors to drive forward progress of project.
Education
High School Diploma -
ED W CLARK HIGH SCHOOL
08.1987
Skills
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Vendor Selection
- Project Development
- Materials Take-Offs
- Workforce Scheduling
- Workforce Training
- Purchasing and Procurement
- Managing Multiple Projects
- Subcontractor Relations
- Bid Reviewing
- Workflow Planning
- Timelines and Milestones
- Managing Subcontractors
- Leading Projects
- Project Deadlines
- Project Goals and Milestones
- Installation Scheduling
- Submittal Preparation
- Job Bidding
- Technical Specifications
- Training Junior Team Members
- Project Drawing Reviews and Approvals
- Quality Deliverables
- Materials Estimations
References
References available upon request
Certification
- Anritsu Sweep Master
- Kaelus PIM Certified
- Virgina ENS Certificate
- Experienced in fiber OTDR and Scoping Equipment
Timeline
Project Manager, PMO
Squan Engineering Services
06.2023 - 03.2024
Project Manager Texas/Gulf
Squan Construction Services
07.2021 - 06.2024
PROJECT MANAGER (MOTOROLA)
Pyramid Network Services
08.2019 - 12.2021
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
Network Building And Consulting
01.2016 - 07.2019
MANAGER OF TOWER SERVICES
Tower Access Group
04.2013 - 12.2015
PROJECT MANAGER / NEW SITE BUILDS
NAV Industrial
04.2011 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
ED W CLARK HIGH SCHOOL
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