Open To Work
Ryan Connors
Cartersville,GA
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
Project/Commercial Director, Military Telecom Services and Commercial ConstructionGeneral Manager, Commercial Construction (Retail) & Maintenance DivisionsCommercial DirectorExecutive Project ManagerWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
RemoteHybridLocation: Cartersville, GAAtlanta, GAKennesaw, GACanton, GA
Open to relocation: No
Important To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company Retreats401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingSummary
Accomplished Project Director known for effective budget management and quality assurance in high-stakes environments. Expertise in directing complex projects while fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational goals.
Overview
20
20
+Years of professional experience
Work History
Project/Commercial Director, Military Telecom Services and Commercial Construction
Boldyn Networks
07.2020 - 06.2026
- Served as the enterprise program owner for large-scale, multi-carrier telecommunications and infrastructure deployments across U.S. Department of Defense installations, directing a portfolio valued at $25M+ annually.
- Directed the end-to-end delivery of large-scale small cell, macro tower, and FTTC deployment programs across multiple U.S. military installations, spanning surveying, design-build execution, RF installation, integration, testing, and structured closeout.
- Managed the deployment and construction of 50+ Macro Towers alongside 220+ small cell nodes across high-security Air Force Bases and Army installations while maintaining strict compliance with DoD requirements and installation safety standards.
- Directed 50+ miles of OSP fiber construction, directly overseeing complex directional boring, handholes, fiber splicing, and node tie-ins under aggressive performance schedules.
- Oversaw $22M+ in capital projects, ranging from targeted network densification efforts to large-scale, base-wide infrastructure initiatives.
- Architected end-to-end financial controls for the portfolio, managing budgeting, forecasting, pass-through expenses, customer invoicing, and cost containment.
- Mitigated regulatory and physical risks by ensuring total compliance with strict DoD security access, environmental permitting, and complex ground leasing protocols.
- Directed a regional commercial construction (Retail) program, managing a $5M+ annual revenue pipeline.
- Directed critical disaster response programs across the Southeast U.S., driving rapid deployment of Verizon mobile assets, emergency trailers, and temporary power generation.
General Manager, Commercial Construction (Retail) & Maintenance Divisions
Signal Point Systems, Inc.
12.2018 - 07.2020
- Held full P&L accountability for two high-performing operational divisions (Commercial Construction and HVAC/Generator Maintenance) generating over $20M in collective annual revenue.
- Directed an active workforce of 4 Superintendents, 80+ field personnel, project managers, dispatchers, and warehouse staff across a multi-state territory.
- Optimized supply chain and asset utilization by directly overseeing fleet logistics, central warehousing, and strategic purchasing initiatives.
- Established key operational performance indicators (KPIs) that boosted field utilization rates, reduced safety incidents, and protected project margins.
Progressive Leadership Roles (Superintendent to Project Manager)
Signal Point Systems, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2018
- Advanced rapidly through roles of increasing scope, including Superintendent (9 Years), Service Manager (2 Years), and Project Manager (1 Year), to support wireless maintenance and commercial construction (Retail) programs.
- Directed on-site field construction, trade scheduling, and subcontractor workflows for high-end tenant fit-outs and commercial remodel projects.
- Oversaw facilities maintenance operations across 80+ retail locations in Florida, coordinating onboarding and technical training for newly hired maintenance technicians.
- Scheduled and directed regional workforce of 40-50 field technicians (HVAC and generator maintenance).
- Streamlined preventive maintenance workflows to improve network uptime and ensure compliance with client SLAs.
- Facilitated client communications and resolved field design issues while compiling cost validation reports to maintain budget accuracy.
Skills
- Construction management
- Budget oversight
- Scope and risk management
- Multi-project coordination
- Schedule coordination
- Vendor management
- Quality control
- Contract negotiation
- Technology integration
- Strategic planning expertise
- Team leadership strategies
- Client collaboration and engagement
Timeline
Project/Commercial Director, Military Telecom Services and Commercial Construction - Boldyn Networks
07.2020 - 06.2026
General Manager, Commercial Construction (Retail) & Maintenance Divisions - Signal Point Systems, Inc.
12.2018 - 07.2020
Progressive Leadership Roles (Superintendent to Project Manager) - Signal Point Systems, Inc.
01.2006 - 01.2018
Education And Certifications
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Certification - 6-Week Professional Program
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction Safety Certification
- RF (Radio Frequency) Safety Certification
- Associate of Arts (Coursework completed), Mass Communication - St. Petersburg College
Highlighted Commercial Construction Experience
- Spearheaded a distinguished 20-year portfolio of high-volume commercial construction initiatives, facility modernizations, and fast-tracked tenant upfits for market-leading national retail and logistics enterprises.
- Orchestrated the end-to-end lifecycle of hundreds of retail capital improvements, structural relocations, and facility optimizations.
- Accelerated a high-visibility Storefront Locker Rollout by commanding comprehensive municipal permitting and construction execution for over 40 distinct installations.
- Seamlessly navigated 30+ complex Alltel-to-Verizon asset conversions to facilitate seamless corporate rebranding.
- Directed the Retail Facilities Maintenance infrastructure for the Florida market, guaranteeing operational continuity across an 80+ asset retail footprint.
- Controlled project lifecycles and fiscal alignment for premier corporate accounts, driving the rapid execution of over 100 comprehensive retail upfits and interior modernizations for Aaron's, alongside multi-site facility renovations for FedEx and Krispy Kreme.
- Directed critical emergency response programs across the Southeast U.S., driving rapid deployment of Verizon mobile assets, emergency trailers, and temporary power generation to maintain network continuity during catastrophic events.