Jacob Highland
Charlotte
Summary
Project Manager with experience in resource management, relationship building and strategic thinking. Self starter and team player eager to strengthen existing business relationships at Vertical Bridge and exceed stakeholder expectations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Site Development Specialist II
SBA Communications Corporation
12.2024 - Current
- Manage the entire site development process for over 60 T-Mobile modification projects including attending scoping meetings, creating colocation applications, ordering A&E documents and obtaining zoning and permitting approvals
- Update T-Mobile during weekly meetings regarding the status of project milestones
- Coordinate with internal departments such as leasing, compliance and regulatory to find innovative solutions for complex issues
- Facilitate and manage the zoning submittal process successfully for 5 new tower builds by interpreting ordinances, attending and leading pre-application meetings and speaking at public hearings
Site Development Specialist I
SBA Communications
05.2021 - 12.2024
- Improved project management software Trello to streamline zoning and permitting workflow and grow project management and process improvement skills
- Collaborated with jurisdictions to achieve zoning & permitting approvals for microwave upgrades, modifications, generator installs and new colocations
- Tracked and managed environmental, regulatory and permitting milestones for over 100 Verizon modification projects in FUZE
- Conducted zoning analysis reports for new tower builds
Salesforce Project Coordinator
FDH Infrastructure Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
- Created new project and account records in Salesforce
- Assisted Salesforce Implementation Manager to develop customized CRM platforms by collaborating with all operations departments
- Coordinated with Project Managers to organize budgets, deadlines, and goals
- Monitored project status and assisted accounting team to work with clients and collect past-due invoices
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Public Relations
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Charlotte, NC05.2019
Skills
- Process improvement
- Time management
- Strategic planning
- Zoning analysis
- Public speaking
- New tower builds
Timeline
Site Development Specialist II
SBA Communications Corporation
12.2024 - Current
Site Development Specialist I
SBA Communications
05.2021 - 12.2024
Salesforce Project Coordinator
FDH Infrastructure Services
09.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies - Public Relations
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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