Mackenzie Koelle
San Diego,CA
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced professional in the construction industry with a wide variety of first-hand experience applicable to all areas of construction. Capable of managing large-scale construction projects ensuring quality and adherence to timelines. Well accustomed to managing multiple project teams to provide a high quality product in the most efficient, effective and safe manner
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Superintendent
RD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
San Diego, CA
08.2021 - Current
- Manage, oversee, and execute all aspects of cell site upgrades and new builds on macro and DAS sites for all major carriers - AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Dish
- Coordinate multiple contractors and companies performing different aspects of each job- electricians, steel workers, drywallers, framers, roofers, etc. while managing and building hands-on with my installation team.
- Maintain and adhere to specifications of each carrier while ensuring project is built per plan in construction diagrams.
- Meet and exceed safety compliance in every facet of the job. Use experience and knowledge from multiple certifications/proficiencies to implement efficient and proper solutions to safety concerns.
- Identify discrepancies in construction diagrams and RFDS or inconsistencies on-site versus on-paper and devise/implement solutions which are cost effective, efficient, and practical.
- Control logistics of all project material ordering, transportation, and inventory management and continuously seek opportunities for better price, quality, and availability.
- Document all activities start to finish every day. Continue to maintain correspondence with many layers of management among different contractors as well as my own superiors and provide clear communication and documentation for all aspects of the project. Document and capture all closeout photo items to submit to our office to develop closeout packages.
- Train consistently for telecom-specific certs like the T-Mobile GC Academy, AT&T E2E training, and a long list of Ericsson United (Docebo), AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile online and in-person training courses/certifications.
- Extensive knowledge and invaluable experience in all aspects of telecom work, tower climbing, electrical (High voltage, AC, DC, low voltage, CAT-6a, conduit, commercial and residential), civil work (concrete, trenching, structural steel, FRP/Stealthing, framing), running, connectorizing, troubleshooting and testing coax, fiber, and power(Anritsu Sitemaster sweeps, ODM/Miller Fiber scope/dB meter, PIM)
- Notable projects: Core team member at Snapdragon Stadium DAS build. Led DAS upgrade project at Disney Studios. Core team member at John Wayne Airport: First airport in USA to provide 5G DAS service. Dodger’s Stadium DAS 5G upgrade – worked at the HUB as well as in-stadium. Superintendent for many full macro sites built for AT&T, Verizon, T-mobile, and DISH all over southern california and beyond.
- Trusted and key team member of RD Engineering leadership. Developed healthy and mutually advantageous relationships amongst all peers and superiors, from top to bottom including subcontractors and clients.
Tower Technician, Apprentice Electrician
Illuma Inc.
San Diego, CA
12.2019 - 08.2021
- Installed sensors, antennas, cabling, braces, and supports on a long-term project for Google through B&V.
- Traveling tower climber, site locations ranging from southern San Diego, to the northernmost tip of Washington, east to Wyoming and south to Texas.
- Lead tower technician. Helped develop climbing and building skills of peers to create a more productive and safe working environment.
- Captured all COP items: Antenna alignment, plum, level, tape drops, coax sweeps, mount, hardware and connections photos, etc.
- Worked as an apprentice electrician for the same company locally in San Diego. Commercial and residential electrical projects include installing circuits at large-scale machining plants, bending conduit, installing generators and additional circuits/lighting/panel upgrades in residential homes
- Developed cost-saving techniques and functional solutions to streamline production
- Maintained and operated equipment such as capstan hoists, manlifts, telehandlers, trucks, etc.
- Lead many tower mapping and decommissioning projects. Objectives were to safely rig and remove all equipment deemed inactive from entire tower, then document all live equipment type, location, elevation, orientation etc. Create digital drawings of each tower and input all tower mapping info to show a model of the tower with all equipment and information.
Manager and Bartender
McP's Irish Pub
Coronado, CA
12.2014 - 08.2019
- Assigned employees to specific duties to best meet the needs of the business.
- Handled money, balanced tills, counted cash drawers, processed credit card payments
- Monitored security and handled incidents in a calm and professional manner.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Recruited, hired, trained staff
- Trusted keyholder
- Inventoried product on a regular basis.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician -
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA06.2013
High school diploma - undefined
Coronado High School
Coronado, CA06.2011
Skills
- Understanding and Interpreting written plans
- Project coordination
- Leadership Experience
- Subcontractor management
- Competent Climber/Rescuer
- Problem management and resolution
- Quality standards
- Construction safety
- Computer Literacy
- Effective communication
Certification
- NWSA Cert #2320002682
- OSHA 30
- Competent Rescuer
- Competent Climber
- Competent Rigging
- Competent Scaffolding
- Capstan hoist
- Scissor/Boom lift
- RF awareness
- Confined space entry
- First aid/CPR/AED
- Bloodborne Pathogens
Timeline
Superintendent
RD ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION
08.2021 - Current
Tower Technician, Apprentice Electrician
Illuma Inc.
12.2019 - 08.2021
Manager and Bartender
McP's Irish Pub
12.2014 - 08.2019
High school diploma - undefined
Coronado High School
Emergency Medical Technician -
San Diego Mesa College