SAMUEL BRAVO
Puyallup,WA
Summary
Results-driven Project Manager with over 20 years of experience in large-scale telecom infrastructure and network deployment. Proven ability to manage multi-site projects (100+ sites, multi-million budgets) across the full lifecycle, including fiber optic, OH/underground, and wireless construction. Contractor/vendor management, financial oversight (CAPEX/OPEX), site safety, QC, and navigating permitting/regulations. Skilled in site acquisition, design review, integration, and closure. Strong background in managing teams and building relationships in diverse environments. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Resourceful Customer Project Manager offering comprehensive background in managing client projects, driving process improvements and nurturing customer relationships. Strong ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, handle change management processes and ensure timely delivery of project outcomes. Successfully implemented innovative strategies that improved project efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Project Manager
First Point Group / Nokia
Remote, WA
06.2025 - Current
- Managed a 300+ site upgrade and replacement for T-Mobile.
- Beat market expectations by pushing milestones and creative collaboration with the local GCs.
- equipment ordering and RMA per market standards.
- Updating Magentabuilt milestones.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment.
- Developed project documentation to track progress and changes.
- Identified risks and implemented mitigation strategies proactively.
Network Construction Manager
Tekcom
04.2024 - Current
- Oversee fiber optic network construction, managing OH/underground work by contractors and reviewing designs.
- Conduct Quality Control (QC) for all contractor work and manage SOWs, quotes, and PO submissions.
- Ensure strict site safety enforcement and contractor compliance with all safety rules.
- Crown Castle
Project Manager
T-Mobile
Puyallup, WA
03.2022 - 02.2024
- Managed large-scale Magenta build network deployment projects from design review to closeout.
- Oversaw project financials by reviewing and approving PO's, change orders (OPEX/CAPEX), contractor invoicing, and POR's.
- Coordinated and managed outage requests for multi-site work, 10G upgrades, and microwave installations.
- Spearheaded project activity tracking and final approvals within Talon View.
- Contributed to planning via site design reviews and conducting site, fiber, and power walks.
- Managed Architecture & Engineering (A&E) vendors.
- Developed detailed project plans outlining tasks, timelines, and responsibilities.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to track progress and address challenges.
- Utilized project management software for tracking milestones and deadlines.
Senior Construction Manager
Dish
09.2021 - 03.2022
- Provided solutions for complex site safety issues.
- Collaborated with CMs to set market standards and procedures.
- Collaborated with A&E to design and implement site solutions.
- Conducted site walk with contractors - managed GC's through close out.
Construction Manager
Nokia
Bellevue, WA
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed general contractor teams on multi-site projects, monitoring daily progress and reporting to project management.
- Evaluated contract compliance, safety, and resolved issues during construction and commissioning to maintain schedule/budget.
- Defined and monitored milestones, provided troubleshooting during site integration.
- Managed fiber/power upgrades/installations and coordinated A&E site design reviews/drawings.
Construction Manager
SACW
Renton, WA
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed general contractor teams on multiple projects, monitoring daily progress and reporting.
- Evaluated contract compliance, safety, and resolved issues during construction/commissioning for schedule/budget adherence.
- Established and tracked milestones, provided troubleshooting during site integration.
- Oversaw fiber/power upgrades/installations and coordinated A&E site design reviews/drawings.
President
Everest Construction and Consulting
Puyallup, WA
05.2012 - 12.2019
- Owned/operated firm specializing in large-scale wireless and residential construction.
- Managed up to 5 crews focused on wireless site builds, mods, special projects, and microwave.
- Oversaw Office, Safety, and Financials (AP/AR).
- Led bidding for diverse projects including tower construction.
- Managed residential/commercial construction teams.
Roll out Manager
Nokia
02.2018 - 10.2018
- Managed OEM orders/inventory for the large-scale FSM4 upgrade project.
- Oversaw inventory, RMA processing, and BOMs.
- Used Nokia internal databases for reporting and tasks.
- Managed implementation schedules to ensure timely deployment of new technologies.
- Communicated project status updates to senior management and teams regularly.
- Identified opportunities for streamlining existing rollout processes by leveraging automation tools.
Construction Manager
AT&T
03.2010 - 08.2017
- Led design/implementation of large-scale LTE and special projects (100+ sites, multimillion budgets).
- Managed general contractors from bidding through completion and oversaw site modifications (including permitting/closeout).
- Collaborated with A&E/RF on NSB design and Operations to resolve construction issues.
- Managed utility upgrades, serving as a key liaison with landlords, utility companies, and stakeholders.
- Experienced with DAS deployments (stadiums/hospitals) and deploying COWS (including microwave setup).
Construction Project Manager
Parsons
Seattle, WA
11.2003 - 05.2007
- Responsible for contractors/on-site activities on large-scale wireless projects.
- Involved from initial design (A&E) through final site closeout.
- Project Manager for Cingular Wireless site modification projects.
- Assisted Site Acquisition with lease reviews for site mods.
- Managed other Construction Managers and reported directly to Cingular Wireless on deployment progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bellarmine Prepatory
Tacoma, WA05-1989
ITT Tech
Seattle, WASkills
- Project planning and design
- Multi-site management
- Budgeting and financial control
- Schedule management
- Vendor negotiation
- Project reporting
- Construction management
- Logistics coordination
- Quality control (QC)
- Fiber optic testing and troubleshooting
- Wireless site development
- Network deployment
- Cell site construction
- Tower construction
- Small cell deployment
- Microwave installations
- Distributed antenna systems (DAS)
- Outside plant (OSP) development
- Overhead and underground construction management
- Utility coordination and upgrades
- Site modifications
- Architecture and engineering (A&E) coordination
- Builds in right-of-way (ROW) and vaults
- Microsoft Project proficiency
- Microsoft Excel expertise
- MS Office Suite skills
- Nokia internal databases knowledge
Timeline
Customer Project Manager
First Point Group / Nokia
06.2025 - Current
Network Construction Manager
Tekcom
04.2024 - Current
Project Manager
T-Mobile
03.2022 - 02.2024
Senior Construction Manager
Dish
09.2021 - 03.2022
Construction Manager
Nokia
06.2021 - 09.2021
Construction Manager
SACW
04.2020 - 06.2021
Roll out Manager
Nokia
02.2018 - 10.2018
President
Everest Construction and Consulting
05.2012 - 12.2019
Construction Manager
AT&T
03.2010 - 08.2017
Construction Project Manager
Parsons
11.2003 - 05.2007
High School Diploma -
Bellarmine Prepatory
ITT Tech