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Richard Perez

Sunrise

Summary

Site Development Manager with over 25 years of experience in wireless site construction management, driving projects from CX start through on-air across the Miami market. Proven leader managing teams of 10 Field Managers, overseeing daily field operations, vendor performance, and construction execution. Highly experienced in CAPEX budget management, PO health, OSHA compliance, and site improvement projects, with a consistent track record of meeting construction goals, minimizing WIP exposure, and delivering sites on budget in fast-paced, high-volume environments.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Site Development Manager

T-Mobile
05.2006 - Current
  • Lead wireless site construction activities from CX start through on-air, ensuring schedule, quality, and safety compliance across all active projects.
  • Manage and mentor a team of 10 Field Managers, providing daily direction, escalation support, and performance oversight for construction execution.
  • Oversee CAPEX budget management, maintaining project spend at 101% of original budget through disciplined cost controls and forecasting.
  • Successfully kept sites under construction out of WIP to less than 1%, minimizing delays and financial exposure.
  • Met or exceeded all construction delivery goals, supporting on-time market readiness and network deployment objectives.
  • Actively monitored and reduced unhealthy POs, improving financial accuracy and vendor accountability.
  • Managed all Site Improvement Projects, including re-roofing initiatives, landlord (LL) issues, and OSHA compliance remediation, ensuring sites met safety, structural, and contractual requirements.
  • Partnered with Site Development, RF, Construction, Legal, Facilities, and Vendor teams to resolve field issues and maintain milestone integrity across the Miami market.

Construction Project Manager

Lotterman Development
02.2003 - 05.2006
  • Managed wireless construction projects for Metro PCS/Sprint/Verizon across the Miami market, coordinating contractors, field resources, and internal stakeholders.
  • Ensured construction activities aligned with approved designs, permitting conditions, and OSHA safety standards.
  • Tracked schedules, budgets, and field progress to support timely site delivery and successful project closeout.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure timely completion of construction milestones.


Construction Project Accountant

Turnberry Associates
03.2001 - 02.2003

· Implemented construction project accounting systemsto track job costs, manage budgets, and align progress billing and WIP reporting across multiple site builds for Turnberry Associates.

· Track all project financials from start to finish

· Manage budgets and cost codes for individual sites or developments

· Coordinate progress billing with internal and external stakeholders

· Ensure accurate accounting for labor, materials, and subcontractors

· Monitor cash flow, WIP, and profitability throughout construction

· Work with accounting teams (internal or third-party) to ensure compliance and reporting

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
07-2026

Skills

    Wireless Site Construction Management

    Field Operations Oversight

    Vendor & Contractor Management

    Schedule & Milestone Tracking

    CAPEX Budget & Forecast Management

    PO Management & Financial Controls

    Site Closeout & Turnover

    Site Improvement Projects

    OSHA & Safety Compliance

    Landlord Issue Resolution

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

Timeline

Site Development Manager

T-Mobile
05.2006 - Current

Construction Project Manager

Lotterman Development
02.2003 - 05.2006

Construction Project Accountant

Turnberry Associates
03.2001 - 02.2003

Associate of Arts - Business Management

University of Phoenix