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Mike Lott

Stevensville,MD

Summary

Professional Project Management Specialist with experience working with teams to accomplish short- and long-term project goals. Managed budgets and monitored project costs. Focused Project Manager adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. Experienced in directing manufacturing employees and keeping efficient production in accordance with quality standards. Applying creative and analytical approach to operations for continuous process improvement. Skilled at identifying or anticipating problems and providing solutions. Excels through mentoring, training and empowering team to excel in performance.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

OPS Manager

Crown Castle
08.2023 - 06.2024
  • Identified opportunities for process automation, leading to increased efficiency and reduced manual workload for staff members.
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and optimal resource allocation across departments.
  • Balanced competing priorities in a dynamic environment, ensuring timely completion of tasks while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
  • Would train CM on how to release material out of JDE & Oracle
  • Work with cross-functional teams make sure completing the same goals

Supervisor Network Construction

Crown Castle
02.2019 - 08.2023
  • Managed budgets and timelines for construction projects, ensuring adherence to schedules and cost efficiency. Led weekly client meetings to provide updates and address concerns, fostering strong relationships. Coordinated internal team meetings to streamline communication and enhance project efficiency.
  • Managed meetings with all utility companies for make-ready work. Made sure all CMs were on site for all the walkouts.
  • Managed weekly meetings with senior managers for schedules and updates.
  • Managed Fiber Optic from the Nodes to the Hub or switch.
  • Managed all Node construction for MD, DC, and VA areas.

Project Manager

Crown Castle
03.2016 - 02.2019
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Designed wireless construction sites for network hubs, switch operations, and other infrastructure. Led tower new builds and IDAS deployments, ensuring timely project completion.
  • Designed Fiber Optic Cables for Hubs, NOC & Switches as well for Towers and Nodes.

Construction Manager

Crown Castle
09.2012 - 03.2016
  • Managed IDAS & ODAS construction, ensuring compliance with client standards and regulations.
  • Collaborated with PMs on budget planning, optimizing financial resources, and project efficiency.
  • Pioneered the use of sustainable building practices in major construction projects.
  • Managed internal meetings with PM, CM, Site-Act, and RF & External customers meetings with Sub-contractors & AT&T, VZ, Dish, MDOT, VDOT & Power Companies.
  • Streamlined material procurement, improving efficiency and adherence to compliance requirements.
  • Led weekly safety and timeline meetings with subcontractors, enhancing project cohesion and delivery.
  • Managed Fiber Builds from the lateral to the backbone, also to the POE.


Project Manager

NewPath Networks LLC
01.2009 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for all the construction on the ODAS & IDAS build for New Path (VA, DC, MD, OR, NY, FL & NJ)
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Responsible for SOW, BOM, conducting bid walks, fiber walkouts, and pole rideouts. Fiber walkout and make ready for other carriers.
  • Maintained compliance with industry standards and regulations, conducting regular audits and updates to project practices.
  • Streamlined procurement process for project materials, reducing wait times and avoiding potential delays.

Project Manager

Ridge Communications, INC.
02.2008 - 01.2009
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Collaborated closely with senior management to align project objectives with strategic company initiatives, ensuring that efforts contributed to overall business growth.
  • Managed all Safety on all cell sites.
  • Help set up budgets for the projects, and also send SOW out for work.
  • Completed projects within tight deadlines, coordinating team efforts and prioritizing tasks effectively.

Project Manager / Construction Manager

SBA Network Services
06.2006 - 02.2008
  • · Responsible for the construction of cellular communication sites / raw–land tower sites/water tank/rooftop sites and sectorization of existing sites.
  • Developed pre-construction documents, RFQ, SOW, and schedule for the development of cellular communication sites.
  • Monitored material testing to ensure the structure under construction would meet design demands.
  • Responsible for all the construction aspects of ( IDAS & ODAS ) in the DC, MD & VA areas plus fiber and OSP design for Newpath Networks Hub design.
  • Developed comprehensive project plans with clear timelines, milestones, and budget requirements, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.

Project Manager / Consultant

Midwest Wireless
01.2000 - 11.2001
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Reviewed and obtained final approval for construction drawings from owners. Worked with Zoning to resolve any construction issues.
  • Managed all indoor & outdoor DAS deployments.
  • Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
  • Provided detailed project status updates to stakeholders and executive management.

Manager Fiber Implantation

Winstar Communications
02.1998 - 01.2000
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and ensuring high-quality service delivery.
  • Managed budgets effectively, ensuring optimal financial performance while investing in necessary resources for business growth.
  • Coordinated with engineering staff and contractors designing fiber routes for pre-construction and design walks with the building manager and owners from Virginia to Massachusetts.
  • Managed all indoor DAS deployment and fiber implementation.
  • Work with. Overseeing all aspects of construction from site layout, excavation, concrete placement, build, and finishes. NOC & Switch & Data Center build out and Hubs.

Project Manger Wireless

URS Greiner
02.1996 - 02.1998
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Responsible for the construction of cellular communication sites/raw-land tower sites/water tank sites/rooftop sites and Sectorization of existing sites.
  • Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
  • Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
  • Developed pre-construction documents, requests for quotes, scopes of work, and schedules for the development of cellular communication sites.
  • Managed all contractual arrangements for site construction. Selected qualified contractors analyzed bid packets and ordered client-supplied materials.
  • Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
  • Approved sites for contractor settlements. Developed project closeout books for the client.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liberty High
Sykesville, MD

No Degree - OSHA Trainer 500 & 502

George Meany Labor College
Beltsville, MD

Skills

  • Scheduling Management
  • Organizational Management
  • Project planning and development
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Vendor Sourcing
  • QGIS
  • Budgets
  • Oracle
  • JDE
  • Fiber Optic
  • NOC
  • HUB's
  • Switches
  • POPS
  • Cell Site
  • Smart-sheets
  • Excel
  • Word
  • PowerPoint
  • OSHA

Additional Information

REFERENCE:


Michael Kavanagh

Crown Castle

COO

206-550-3858

MICHAEL.KAVANAGH@CROWNCASTLE.COM


Bob Ritter

DQE

703-906-3713

ROBERT.RITTER@ESQGMAIL.COM


Marco Morales

Crown Castle

518-265-8344

MARCO.MORALES@CROWNCASTLE.COM



Timeline

OPS Manager

Crown Castle
08.2023 - 06.2024

Supervisor Network Construction

Crown Castle
02.2019 - 08.2023

Project Manager

Crown Castle
03.2016 - 02.2019

Construction Manager

Crown Castle
09.2012 - 03.2016

Project Manager

NewPath Networks LLC
01.2009 - 09.2012

Project Manager

Ridge Communications, INC.
02.2008 - 01.2009

Project Manager / Construction Manager

SBA Network Services
06.2006 - 02.2008

Project Manager / Consultant

Midwest Wireless
01.2000 - 11.2001

Manager Fiber Implantation

Winstar Communications
02.1998 - 01.2000

Project Manger Wireless

URS Greiner
02.1996 - 02.1998

High School Diploma -

Liberty High

No Degree - OSHA Trainer 500 & 502

George Meany Labor College

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