Matthew Ament
Fenton,MO
Summary
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist for a telecommunications infrastructure provider for over 7 years is seeking a position with a company to utilize experiences to further the company’s goals for enhanced cell phone and data backhaul coverage. Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS
04.2023 - 08.2023
- Successfully performed site acquisition duties for AT&T’s MCA CBAND program for leasing, permitting and regulatory by managing nearly 100 sites in the Minnesota and North Plains market
- Supported project tracking and scheduling requirements and maintain all project information and documentation
- Facilitated communication meetings between internal organizations and project teams to drive successful projects along with support of project manager and other project resources during course of project lifecycle.
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
NEXIUS SOLUTIONS
07.2019 - 04.2023
- Successfully performed site acquisition duties for AT&T’s MCA CBAND and CRAN programs for leasing, permitting and regulatory by managing nearly 100 sites in the Minnesota and North Plains market and another 75 small cell sites in Missouri.
- Supported project tracking and scheduling requirements and maintain all project information and documentation
- Facilitated communication meetings between internal organizations and project teams to drive successful projects along with support of project manager and other project resources during course of project lifecycle.
Site Acquisition Specialist
FORTUNE WIRELESS
12.2018 - 07.2019
- Prepared 50 candidate information reports related to leasing, permitting and land use viability for small cell and NSB projects for Verizon Wireless
- Prepared lease or other real estate agreements
- Coordinated with or supervises outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, title search firms, engineers and drafting technicians to ensure transactions close within defined timeframes
- Identified potential risk scenarios
- Drafted and proofed recordable transaction documents, easements, warranty deeds, etc
- For legal department review
- Prepared zoning and permitting applications
- Monitored progress of application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as result of application review process
- Prepared collocation applications and manages process through Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Ensured compliance to quality and safety goals and objectives.
Contractor Site Acquisition Specialist
BLACK & VEATCH
03.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared 75 candidate information reports related to leasing, permitting and land use viability
- Prepared lease or other real estate agreements
- Coordinated with or supervised outside vendor partners, environmental engineers, architectural & engineering firms, title search firms, engineers and drafting technicians to ensure transactions close within defined timeframes
- Identified potential risk scenarios
- Drafted and proofed recordable transaction documents, easements, warranty deeds, etc
- For legal department review
- Prepared zoning and permitting applications
- Monitored progress of application and facilitate jurisdictional requests for additional information as result of application review process
- Prepared collocation applications and manages process through Notice to Proceed (NTP)
- Ensured compliance to quality and safety goals and objectives.
Permitting Manager
MOBILITIE, LLC
06.2016 - 03.2018
- Worked with permit agencies/joint pole/structure owner(s) and other 3rd parties
- Maintained relationships with municipalities and managed all aspects of complying with conditions of approvals from municipalities for installation, operation and maintenance of facilities and networks
- Served as subject matter expert on matters related to local municipal codes and to effectively communicate status of sites
- Coordinated with project managers to ensure sites meet requirements
- Obtained all necessary permitting/zoning approval from national and local agencies
- Informed other internal functional groups about requirements and regulations of government entities and municipalities to assist with compliance with general conditions of approvals at permit and construction stages of project, and to meet project timelines.
Senior Planner
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
08.2008 - 11.2015
- Analyzed development proposals
- Prepared and presented staff reports for the Plan Commission & City Council.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
Senior Planner
CITY OF O' FALLON, IL
06.2007 - 08.2008
- Analyzed development proposals
- Prepared and presented staff reports for the Planning & Zoning Commission, City Council and Zoning Hearing Officer.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Developed and updated tracking spreadsheets for process monitoring and reporting.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
Planner III
COUNTY OF JEFFRSON
03.2006 - 06.2007
- Reviewed development & rezoning proposals
- Presented reports to the Planning & Zoning Commission, County Commission and Board of Adjustment
- Utilized ArcGIS.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Developed comprehensive plans for large-scale projects that involved coordinating multiple teams.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
Planner
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MO
11.2002 - 06.2006
- Analyzed development proposals
- Prepared and presented staff reports for the Planning Commission, City Council and Board of Adjustment.
- Engaged in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables.
Associate Planner
CITY OF OLATHE, KS
02.1999 - 11.2002
- Analyzed development proposals
- Prepared staff reports for the Planning Commission.
- Participated and coordinated processing activities with other staff members, departments or agencies.
- Responded to incoming correspondence and assisted individuals in completing various applications.
- Prepared, maintained and updated files, land use data and statistics.
- Conducted site assessments to verify plan accuracy and feasibility of proposed developments.
- Evaluated permits for zoning changes and building projects by closely checking information against approval requirements.
- Responded to public inquiries and complaints.
- Spoke publicly to discuss planning projects, garner interest and build support for community areas and government buildings.
Education
Master of Science - Public Administration
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO07.1998
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05.1995
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Quality Control Standards
- Effective Communication
- Title Deeds
- Subcontractor Relations
- Permitting Requirements
- Handling Purchase Orders
- Project Tracking
- Contract Documentation
- Project Permitting
- Construction Permitting
- Tower Modification
- Critical Thinking Skills
- Lease Renewals
- Building Permit Applications
Timeline
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
MASTEC NETWORK SOLUTIONS
04.2023 - 08.2023
Senior Site Acquisition Specialist
NEXIUS SOLUTIONS
07.2019 - 04.2023
Site Acquisition Specialist
FORTUNE WIRELESS
12.2018 - 07.2019
Contractor Site Acquisition Specialist
BLACK & VEATCH
03.2018 - 12.2018
Permitting Manager
MOBILITIE, LLC
06.2016 - 03.2018
Senior Planner
CITY OF WEBSTER GROVES
08.2008 - 11.2015
Senior Planner
CITY OF O' FALLON, IL
06.2007 - 08.2008
Planner III
COUNTY OF JEFFRSON
03.2006 - 06.2007
Planner
CITY OF BLUE SPRINGS, MO
11.2002 - 06.2006
Associate Planner
CITY OF OLATHE, KS
02.1999 - 11.2002
Master of Science - Public Administration
Missouri State University
Bachelor of Science - Public Administration
Missouri State University
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