Construction / Project Management
Open To Work
Jonathan Shelton
MasTec Network Solutions
Chipley,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Construction ManagerConstruction Project ManagerProject Manager
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureWork from home optionPaid time off
22
Years of experience
To continue my career advancement, and the ongoing development of my managerial skillset in a long-term position with a competitive employer.
Construction professional with extensive hands-on and remote 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.
Work History
Construction Manager
7 Years 7 Months- Construction Manager over Panhandle region for AT&T NSB/LTE/CBAND/DOD installations. Oversaw Turf project and construction of subcontracted crews performing new site builds and carrier additions. Pre-construction reviews of documents and materials, scoping and procurement, milestone entry, KPI monitoring and adherence, conducted onsite meetings with crews and clients to address potential concerns and hazards. This scope of work included line/antenna installations, troubleshooting and alarm clearing, Civil/Power installation, Fiber backhaul/underground utilities, generators, and structural modifications. Remote position worked from home and in the field. Managed 5-20 four-man crews, ensuring project alignment with timelines and quality standards.
- FL Panhandle
- Directed project teams to ensure timely completion of construction milestones and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated with subcontractors to optimize workflow and resource allocation across multiple projects.
- Developed and implemented quality control measures to enhance project outcomes and compliance with industry standards.
Senior Construction Manager
2 Years- Initially hired as construction manager, promoted to a Senior Construction Management position over a multi-state Sprint project. Directed project and construction efforts for all Sprint-related crews, materials, customer equipment, and financials in my market. Primary responsibilities were the management of multiple 4-man crews and supervisors, and delegating efficient site deployments. Led pre-construction and bidding processes for all newly awarded Sprint sites in Atl/Birmingham markets. Material estimation and purchasing, resource allocation, and distribution to crews. Instructed crews on constructing and delivering a quality product promptly while ensuring job margins remained consistent throughout the project. Finalized closeout and red-line documents for customer submission, County permitting, and ensured compliance with safety regulations. Maintained an excellent, long-standing rapport with the Sprint Atlanta customer team throughout the duration of my employment. Project ended abruptly due to ongoing Softbank/Sprint funding complications and delays.
- Led project planning and execution for large-scale construction initiatives, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Oversaw budget management and resource allocation to optimize project efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Directed cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration to achieve project milestones and quality standards.
Senior Construction Manager
3 Years- Hired as a Construction Manager over the Atlanta market. Conducted multi-crew assessment, training, and field oversight. Responsibilities expanded to project planning, bidding, implementation, etc. Met budget-minded material demands, completed sites on time, and achieved expected job margins while focusing on quality of work, safety, and customer satisfaction. Also handled each site’s closeout documentation, permitting and inspection, and ensured all pay-points and milestone requirements were met. Promoted to Senior CM in 2014, served as primary CM contact for GA market and surrounding areas, effectively operating as a hybrid PM/CM facilitating effective project communication. Managed the Sprint 2.5 project in Atlanta and led it to a profitable and successful completion. Diagnosed and documented various issues in struggling markets in other states to mitigate losses and increase productivity.
- Oversaw project planning, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver complex construction projects on schedule and within budget.
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to optimize resource allocation and enhance project efficiency.
- Developed and implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance team productivity and reduce delays.
Construction Project Manager
2 Years- Hired as CM, responsible for assisting in and assuring timely completions of sites to proposed specifications. Promoted to Project/Construction Manager hybrid role, and given full responsibility over Atlanta market field operations, reporting to Operations Manager and VP. Represented company in client conferences/meetings, change order true-ups, tracked and ensured purchase order processing, closeout package completions/corrections, deployment issues, etc. Troubleshot problematic sites and atypical installations requiring special care and advanced skillset. Increased and maintained overall market efficiency and productivity while assisting with commissioning donor sites in high traffic and critical security areas that required scrutiny and professional representation as requested by customers and landlords. Lastly, oversaw testing and alarm clearing with the NOC to ensure alarm-free connectivity and optimal signal strength were achieved at each site and the greater microwave backhaul grid that we developed.
- Supervised field operations to ensure project completion within deadlines.
- Developed project plans, timelines, and resource allocations to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation for optimal workflow efficiency.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to gather requirements and provide updates on project progress.
- Managed subcontractor performance, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Identified process inefficiencies and implemented solutions to improve project delivery methods.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skills in safety protocols and equipment usage.
Construction Supervisor
3 Years- Oversaw and assisted in the completion of several partially constructed sites, and restructuring of poorly completed ones. Monitored multiple crews, guaranteeing construction quality and timely submission of site completion packages. Audited sites for proposed additions while utilizing hi-cap shelter equipment to enhance traffic capabilities across sectors.
- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
Construction Supervisor
2 Years- De-commissioned TDMA equipment, replaced GSM cabinets with newer technology, and constructed new L&A configurations and added UMTS overlays to existing sites, improving overall site functionality and network capabilities. Also installed/pathed dishes for Wi-Max project. Additionally, constructed new L&A configurations, and added numerous UMTS overlays to existing sites. Worked as a crew lead, and supervisor over 2 additional crews.
Foreman / Construction Supervisor
1 Year- Covered multiple wireless applications, including microwave installation and optimization, line and antenna installation, and sector addition/modification/upgrade. Performed troubleshooting and repair of E-911 GPS configurations.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for process improvements and cost reductions.
Field Technician
2 Years- Assisted in the installation of new E-911 systems for state and federal entities. Trained in installation of new technologies and configurations to handle higher traffic in Manhattan and surrounding boroughs.
- Conducted installation and maintenance of wireless communication equipment across various sites.
- Conducted installation and maintenance of wireless communication systems in diverse environments.
- Diagnosed and resolved hardware and software issues to ensure optimal system performance.
- Collaborated with team members to implement best practices for safety and efficiency in field operations.
Education
No Degree - Psychology
High School Diploma
Skills
Construction management
Project management
Subcontractor management
Job and material estimation
Safety compliance
Site safety
Team leadership
Change order management
Loss Mitigation
Problem-solving
Detail-oriented
Contract Negotiations
Certification
- Com Train Tower Safety and Rescue Rev 4
- Altec Bucket Truck/Boom Lift Operation and Safety
- BNSF Railways Contractor Orientation/Safety Course
- Andrew Connectors
- CommScope Connectors
- RFS Connectors
- PPC Connectors
- Trilogy Connectors
- Eupen Connectors
- OSHA 10-hr Course
- OSHA 30-hr Course
- RF Awareness Training
- CPR/1st Aid
- Clearwire Installation Course
- Mini-Link C&I Course
- CLI/Putty/Craft Software Training
- NSN T-Mobile LTE installation course
- NSN Audit/Survey training course.
- NSN Lvl 2 Flexi muti-radio BTS commissioning + Integration
- NSN Lvl 3 FAS(ABC) Install and relative C&I certification (Have current PTID)
- Competent Rigger Certification
- Crane Signal Certification
- Anritsu Sweep Testing
- JDSU Coax and Fiber Optic Testing
- Telkore Certified
- Lock-out Tag-Out
- AT&T Ask Yourself Training (Have current ATTUID)
- AT&T Volte 911
- PACE Driving
- Various Construction and Project Management Training Courses led by Instructors
QUALIFICATIONS
- I strive to remain at the forefront of the industry's rapid evolution and advancements, eager to develop and expand my relative skillset within and beyond the expectations of my assigned role(s). In my 20+ years of industry experience, I have progressed from the fundamental basics of tower and cell-site construction to more formalized roles of supervision and management with the greater goal of achieving a comprehensive understanding and mastery of all roles within the wireless and telecommunications industries, and broader technologies relative to the industry throughout its evolution. In reference to installation experience, this includes but is not limited to: Raw land/green field construction, site optimization, surveying/auditing, commissioning, de-commissioning, and troubleshooting of all line and antenna/microwave configurations. I have implemented these skills for all major and most minor carriers. My fluency of Line/Antenna construction extends to all basic and most atypical structural applications such as: Rooftops and custom network designs in metro buildings, high security locations, monopoles, self-supporting and guyed towers, stealth-enclosures, and various atypical structures. Crane and/or complex rigging to install equipment in high traffic, densely populated areas is also a task I am familiar with overseeing. Also competent in various methods of sector reconfiguration, modification, cross-sectorization, and amplification. In addition to the above-mentioned skills I have considerable experience in microwave installations. This includes path alignment, RSL optimization, polarity adjustments, and relative commissioning, integrating, and ensuring optimal communication between host and donor sites, shelter equipment, and the NOC. Fluent in fiber optic installation, OTDR testing, troubleshooting, alarm clearing, backhaul connectivity, router and baseband installation.
- While my career began as an installer, once I gained a relative mastery of the above-listed field skills I advanced to managerial positions. Thus far, those have ranged from field supervisor to construction and project management roles. I am comfortable utilizing my skills and knowledge in these positions and am familiar with the many hurdles and difficulties that are often encountered within those roles. I have a strong working knowledge and considerable experience with the following: Site bidding and material estimation, pre-con and bid walks with customer and landlords, project planning and development, creating MOPs and determining processes for specific projects, customer relations and client negotiations, comprehensive resource procurement oversight and management, scoping, permitting, interviewing/staffing of field crews, EH&S inspection and enforcement, engineer documentation interpretation and red-lines, project closeout packages, and driving change order revenue to increase profit margins or interpreting change order submittals from subcontractors to mitigate overpayments. Comfortable handling these tasks at any level as a turf vendor or subcontractor, in-person and remote. I have managed both in-house and subcontractor teams of fluctuating sizes while upholding rigorous industry safety standards, without compromising profit margins. Also have considerable experience in salvage and recovery of failed and mismanaged projects from previous vendors, completing RCA’s and developing more efficient processes to curtail project failures.
- -Carriers and clients include: Cingular/AT&T, Sprint/Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon, Pocket, Metro PCS, Clearwire, Cricket. I have consistently and successfully completed the above-mentioned tasks and projects while working under scrutiny of Bechtel, Black & Veach, General Dynamics, BNSF, OSHA etc. Just as well, I work very efficiently with little to no supervision.
Timeline
Construction Manager
MasTec Network Solutions
01.2019 - CurrentRead More
Senior Construction Manager
SAC Wireless
01.2016 - 01.2018Read More
Senior Construction Manager
Bluestream/KGP
01.2013 - 01.2016Read More
Construction Project Manager
Alpha Communications
01.2011 - 01.2013Read More
Construction Supervisor
The Stowe Group
01.2008 - 01.2011Read More
Construction Supervisor
Nor-Cal Communications
01.2006 - 01.2008Read More
Foreman / Construction Supervisor
Optima Network Services
01.2005 - 01.2006Read More
Field Technician
MLC Wireless
01.2003 - 01.2005Read More
Walters State College
No Degree from Psychology
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Sevier County High School
High School Diploma
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