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Dori Gilbert

Chester,NY

Summary

Experienced Project Manager / Development Manager of 20+ years responsible for overseeing the planning,execution of leasing contracts, and financial activities of various projects. Effective in problem solving, communication, and collaboration with multiple key stakeholders, including 3rd party vendors, in order to successfully meet project goals and timelines. Strong leader dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Development Specialist II

SBA Communications
03.2022 - 02.2023
  • Management of multiple projects and maintaining project database forecasting, project scope of work, and risk assessment
  • Managed the review and expediting of lease contracts.
  • Completed projects in alignment with target deadlines and financial objectives.
  • Worked with engineers, and 3rd party vendors to align project goals with business strategy and define project milestones.
  • Facilitated weekly client/vendor meetings
  • Responsible for ensuring leasing, architectural, and environmental requirements were completed
  • Consistently worked with a team of engineers, permitting specialists, and managers assigned to projects
  • Built strong work relationships by openly communicating with clients daily to report progress and meet client project needs.

Project Manager

Network Building + Consulting, LLC
05.2017 - 02.2022
  • Managed team of 5 employees, in addition to 3rd party vendors for multiple projects, overseeing 70 plus sites/ properties.
  • Maintained project budget financials
  • Responsible for lease review and completion of full execution by both parties.
  • Coordinated regularly with managers, architects, and engineers on design solutions and project expectations and maintained site data/real time updates within pm database
  • Managed all project due diligence including environmental, leasing, zoning, and building permits prior to the start of construction
  • Assessed risk factors and revised any scope of work and budget needed to stay aligned with project goals
  • Routinely executed property visits to meet with landlords to address leases, access, problem solving design issues, and any landlord concerns.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
  • Verified quality of deliverables and conformance to specifications before submitting to clients.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
  • Sourced, vetted and managed vendors needed to accomplish project goals.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Construction Manager

Barone Contracting LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for management of on site design visits with architects, engineers, utility providers, contractors, and municipality representatives.
  • Worked with structural engineers to evaluate structural integrity of projects.
  • Collaborated with contractors, architects, engineers, and public agencies to complete projects within timeline limitations and budget constraints.
  • Maintained databases with date forecasts, notes of weekly progress, risks, and workflow progression.
  • Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
  • Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Coordinated with site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery.
  • Scheduled utility service providers according to project timelines.
  • Contributed to construction planning process for commercial development projects.

Site Acquisition Manager II

Ericsson
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Reviewed lease entitlements, amendments, zoning, and permitting requirements
  • Managed third party vendors and developed a plan of action by tracking project deliverable status, obstacles, and risks
  • Attended weekly client project review meetings to resolve issues with design, landlords, NYC FDNY and DOB
  • Attended on site meetings with landlords to address leasing, access, site security, and design resolution.
  • Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
  • Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
  • Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

Project Manager III (Contractor

Ericsson
05.2011 - 10.2012
  • National Real Estate Manager worked directly with national site development teams to resolve site development and landlord issues
  • Negotiated leases, amendments, and easements with landlords and utility companies and obtained legal approvals
  • Submitted check requests and purchase order requests
  • Delivered cellular coverage for special events such as Belmont Stakes, Nascar, concerts, and festivals
  • Communicated with landlords, management companies, and wireless colocation partners to expedite construction installation timelines and scheduled site visits/install dates with parties
  • Streamlined efforts between various project teams
  • Requested certificates of insurance, bonds, and permits as needed
  • Worked with landlord on installation issues, new easements, in building core drilling, use of existing building conduits, colleges, and other facilities requiring a fee to extend our circuits.

Project/Office Manager

Construction Land Inc
05.2006 - 05.2011
  • Provided exemplary customer service to customers
  • Attended bid walks and pre-construction walks for commercial accounts
  • Scheduled construction jobs as needed
  • Filed permits with jurisdictions, bonds, and job escrows
  • Created estimates and invoices, purchasing and delivery of materials to job sites, and managed accounts receivable and payable
  • Maintained and reviewed workmen’s compensation and liability insurance coverage.

Project Manager

Sprint
10.2002 - 04.2006
  • Managed the development of new build wireless sites from site ring issuance to on-air and carrier-add projects and diligently worked to meet on-air activation of multiple sites to meet forecasted goals
  • Routinely located primary candidates, negotiated terms with landlords, and coordinated on-site meetings with architects, engineers, and local utility representatives to establish site designs
  • Met with governmental agencies throughout the zoning and construction phases to maintain compliance with federal, state, and county regulations, to award contracts to general contractors, and oversee the building of the site to completion
  • Maintained project budgets and determined ways to lower costs; responsible for the ordering of material, placing T1 orders, creating vendor purchase orders, analyzing invoices, and approving the release of vendor payments for services rendered
  • Updated weekly spreadsheets and input of documentation into Siterra database to track all aspects of the project
  • Responsible for the build out of Sprint’s network in Prince William County, Arlington County, and surrounding areas of VA
  • Found and recovered over $40,000.00 of uncollected escrow funds for Sprint from the county dating back to 1998 on sites not properly closed out during final county inspections.

Property Specialist

Sprint
03.2001 - 10.2002
  • Responsible for the front-end processes of developing a wireless site
  • Attended design visits with architect/engineering firms
  • Obtained landlord signature of approval for easements to build the site
  • Negotiated lease details with landlords, established site designs, obtained environmental approvals to build
  • Attended zoning and public hearings with attorneys to achieve zoning approvals
  • Conducted weekly progress meetings to discuss project progress with attorneys, site acquisition members, engineers, architects, and construction contractors.

Executive Assistant

McAvey Sales & Associates
01.2000 - 12.2000
  • Communicated regularly with vendors and sales representatives
  • Assembled presentations for trade shows
  • Responsible for product data entry, shipping, and the scheduling of representatives to store locations to install products and displays
  • Prepared all correspondence for owners and sales executives
  • Transcribed meeting minutes to support sales, business development and senior management teams.
  • Handled scheduling for executive's calendar and prepared meeting agenda and materials.
  • Scheduled appointments and handled calenders for senior leadership.
  • Screened calls and emails and responded accordingly to support executive correspondence.
  • Coordinated and booked airfare, hotel and ground transportation and prepared itinerary to facilitate successful trips.
  • Processed travel expenses and reimbursements for executive team and senior management group.
  • Updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.

Accounts Receivable/Collections/Receptionist

Producto Electric Corporation
01.1990 - 12.1999
  • Ran inventory reports
  • Maintained accounts receivable/accounts payable, collections, profit and sales reports, invoicing, and banking
  • Handled all business correspondence
  • Worked directly with territory sales representatives on monthly sales goals
  • Created and processed purchase orders and ensured all material was accounted for.
  • Monitored customer accounts for payment delinquency and initiated collection efforts.
  • Established relationships with customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts.
  • Monitored customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments and customer disputes.
  • Contacted customers to discuss past-due accounts and negotiated payment plans.
  • Generated and distributed monthly customer statements.
  • Reduced delinquency for assigned customer accounts 80%.
  • Reconciled accounts receivable ledger to account for and properly post payments.
  • Liaised with other departments to investigate and resolve order or invoice-related issues.
  • Researched billing errors and discrepancies to initiate corrective action.
  • Entered client details and notes into system for interdepartmental access and review.
  • Generated financial statements and reports to detail accounts receivable status.

Education

Associates - Applied Sciences – Hospitality Management And Marketing

SUNY Delhi

Skills

  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Customer Accounts Management
  • Positive Reinforcement Methods
  • Professional Relationships
  • Client Requirements

Timeline

Site Development Specialist II - SBA Communications
03.2022 - 02.2023
Project Manager - Network Building + Consulting, LLC
05.2017 - 02.2022
Construction Manager - Barone Contracting LLC
01.2016 - 05.2017
Site Acquisition Manager II - Ericsson
01.2013 - 11.2015
Project Manager III (Contractor - Ericsson
05.2011 - 10.2012
Project/Office Manager - Construction Land Inc
05.2006 - 05.2011
Project Manager - Sprint
10.2002 - 04.2006
Property Specialist - Sprint
03.2001 - 10.2002
Executive Assistant - McAvey Sales & Associates
01.2000 - 12.2000
Accounts Receivable/Collections/Receptionist - Producto Electric Corporation
01.1990 - 12.1999
SUNY Delhi - Associates, Applied Sciences – Hospitality Management And Marketing

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