David Garcia
Senior Project Manager
Mahwah,NJ
Summary
Project Manager with strong expertise in project leadership and risk management. Demonstrated success in delivering projects on time and within budget, achieving high profit margins through effective collaboration and communication with stakeholders. Focused on improving customer relations and driving continuous enhancements in project execution. Experienced in mentoring teams to surpass client expectations and promote innovative solutions for organizational growth.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
PROJECT MANAGER
Crown Castle Inc.
07.2018 - Current
- Part of the Project Management team that supported the Small Cell growth for the CCI shared communications infrastructure - CCI Job Posting description: Responsible for project leadership across designated projects with a focus on associated finances and project schedule which includes coordinating all deliverables and requirements across a broad cross-functional project team.
- Verify projects are completed according to the underlying customer contract and agreed-upon timelines while complying with Crown Castle's code of conduct, policies, and procedures.
- Identify and lead mitigation of project risk while keeping key stakeholders informed.
- This role requires a clear and concise understanding of all project management principles: Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing, as well as a clear and concise understanding of the Application to Air process and the ability to drive stakeholders to success.
PROJECT MANAGER
TEK Systems / AT&T
02.2013 - 06.2018
- Part of the Project Management team that supported the LTE growth of the AT&T Network - Through several iterations of the LTE growth project, coordinated with local team, management, Turf Vendors, OEMs, and other company groups to bring in the successful goal fulfillments.
- Managed and tracked all aspects of the project and worked within company tools (CASPR, PACE, Swiftrack, Oracle, NORAD, etc…) for proper reporting, tracking, and material / service ordering as well as all financial alignments within the respective groups.
- Managed special sub-projects such as (but not limited to) FDNY corrections, Incentive Program, and Municipality Compliance.
- Report to and coordinate with stakeholders and team leaders to effectuate LTE project completion from initiation through completion.
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
TEK Systems / T-Mobile
04.2009 - 02.2013
- Managed and supported the Alternate Access Vendor (AAV) team for the 4G Turn up at over 4,000 sites - Directed GC's to conduct surveys jointly with fiber venders (Verizon, Fiber Tech Networks, and Time Warner Cable) then created a Scope of Work and conducted daily calls to seek mutual Agreement with vendors.
- Managed construction team and GCs to evaluate the work (Ordering Phase 1's and all other compliance / environmental concerns where needed) and assign out.
- Coordinated all joint ventures with the vendors through close out.
- Coordinated the joint efforts to turn up the 4G (variant of LTE) once construction and vendor complete.
- Managed and maintained milestone deliveries and tracked such.
- Directed and managed the team in support of stake holders (T-Mobile) management at senior levels.
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
TAD / General Dynamics
08.2007 - 03.2008
- MANAGED NSB TOTALING $52.5 MILLION … Across 45 Sites - Managed all phases of New Site Builds Project that entailed closing out 10 sites in 2007 and scheduling 35 sites in 2008. Sites varied in value between $1 million to $2 million (total site acquisition, construction and equipment).
- NSB Project Management also included bid walks, site awards, NEPA, Phase 1 and 2 assessment procurement and remediation, A&E coordination and reviews, site forecasting, and reporting directly to customer.
- MANAGED UMTS PROJECT TOTALING $3.25 MILLION … Completed in 3 Months - Managed to completion 25 assigned sites with cost between $75,000 and $250,000 and totaling $3.25 million; completed in 3 months.
- Held oversight of 5 Construction Supervisors, 15 Contractors (up to 3 per site), vendor coordination with leaders such as Nokia and Lucent, adherence to OS&H policies, reporting and tracking, site audits, and site close-outs.
- Drew up BOM and release materials. Successfully completed project which resulted in promotion to manage New Site Builds.
MANAGER - SPECIAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT
Brois Construction Corporation
08.2005 - 07.2007
- MANAGED SPECIAL PROJECTS … Totaling up to $15 Million Annually - Managed all department operations including project management, scheduling, training (site work and safety) of in-house crews and subcontractors; projects totals ranged up to $15 million per year.
- Hired and supervised work of contractors across multiple disciplines: Operating Engineers, Civil, Concrete, Tower Erectors, RF Installers, Mechanical, Plumbing, Carpenters and laborers.
- Took Bechtel & National Grid Projects to 30% Profit - Supervised projects with major customers including Bechtel Communications, T-Mobile, General Dynamics, National Grid, and Sprint/NEXTEL.
- Took Bechtel project from a low % margin to 30% profit in 1st year; also performed National Grid (Nextel's Automatic Transfer Switch) project at the same 30% profit margin.
- Project Administration - Managed all close-out, punch list, DR-14, reports assembly and submittals with responsibility for coordinating projects from start to finish (bid-walks, pre-cons, true-ups, punch lists, job tracking and costing).
- Communicated with customers including Field Supervisors, Construction Managers, Project Managers, Architects, Engineers, Inspectors, Union & Labor Officials, Town Officials (Zoning Boards), Legal Counsel, General Managers, and Regional Vice Presidents.
PRESIDENT / OWNER / GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Comm-struct Inc.
06.2000 - 10.2003
- LAUNCHED & MANAGED GENERAL CONTRACTING FIRM … Managed 3,000 Projects Annually - Launched and managed General Contracting company providing project management and fulfillment of contract requirements with NEXTEL Communications.
- Managed site expansions and modifications for 3,000 sites per year.
- Managed site surveys, fire and safety inspections, service and maintenance, emergency service and response (World Trade Center 9/11/01, lightning strikes, fires, etc).
- Managed 10-Member Project Team & Contract Fulfillment - Managed 10-member field team and contract fulfillment including sub-contractor management, job tracking, design and layout, close-out package submittal (into NEXTEL'S M.S. Access database), quality assurance, reporting, communications with management, billing and administration.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering Technolgy
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH01-1986
Masters Certificates - Applied and IS / IT - Project Management
Villanova University
01-2008
Skills
- Project management and budgeting
- Risk assessment and management
- Cross-functional leadership
- Stakeholder communication
- Change management
- Problem solving and critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Progress reporting and forecasting
- Customer relations
Accomplishments
2nd Place, NJ Craftsman's Fair (as a 7th Grader) 1979 / 80
#1 U.S. Ranked "Expert Marksman" (1981 - 83) B.S.A. Small bore - 50 Ft. Rifle Club
U.S. National Team, Tae-Kwon-Do, 1982 - 1988, Only American
Male to medal (Bronze) in 1984 -I.T.F. World championship, Glasgow, Scotland.
Eagle Scout, B.S.A. Troop 139, Bergenfield NJ - Awarded 1984
Sparring instructor, 2014 & 2015, had 12 students (in 4 divisions) each placing 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
(swept the podium) in their respective State tournament divisions (Only time that has ever been done by one school / instructor).
Timeline
PROJECT MANAGER
Crown Castle Inc.
07.2018 - Current
PROJECT MANAGER
TEK Systems / AT&T
02.2013 - 06.2018
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER
TEK Systems / T-Mobile
04.2009 - 02.2013
CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER
TAD / General Dynamics
08.2007 - 03.2008
MANAGER - SPECIAL PROJECTS DEPARTMENT
Brois Construction Corporation
08.2005 - 07.2007
PRESIDENT / OWNER / GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Comm-struct Inc.
06.2000 - 10.2003
Some College (No Degree) - Electrical Engineering Technolgy
University of Dayton
Masters Certificates - Applied and IS / IT - Project Management
Villanova University
Volunteer Experience
- Shidokan Karate, Sensei / Instructor, 2010-2015
- Shidokan Karate, Team Sparring Instructor, 2012-2015
- Mahwah Cub Scouts, Pack 258, ASSISTANT PACK LEADER, 2012-2016
- Mahwah Boy Scouts, Troop 50, ASSISTANT SCOUT LEADER, 2016-2023
- Mahwah Boy Scouts, Troop 50, COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN, 2020-2021
- Mahwah Youth Wrestling Team, ASSISTANT COACH, 2015-2020
- Mahwah Youth Wrestling Team, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, 2017 - 2020
- Mahwah Youth Wrestling Team, ASSISTANT COMISSIONER, 2018-2020
- Don Bosco Prep Wrestling, TAKEDOWN CLUB COMMITTEE MEMBER, 2020-Present
- Don Bosco Prep Wrestling, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, 3 EVENTS P/Y,