9030 Shaner Avenue NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Tel: [Send email to request phone number] 74-5085
Mob: [Send email to request phone number] 83-9708
Email: [Send email using form at bottom]
January 1, 2009
To Whom It May Concern,
I am writing to inquire about upcoming Construction Management openings and
other appropriate opportunities with your organization. Please find enclosed my
resume for your review.
I offer over eighteen years of experience in construction and construction
management. I am detail-oriented, highly adaptable, and recognized for my
excellent computers skills. I am confident of my ability to make a significant
contribution to the successful operations of an enterprising organization.
My resume is a good summary, but I feel that it is during a personal interview
that my potential to be of service to your organization would be fully
demonstrated. A meeting, at your convenience, can be arranged by contacting me
at [Send email to request phone number] 74-5085 or [Send email to request phone number] 83-9708 at any time.
Sincerely,
Michael L. Grundel
Enc. Resume
Michael L. Grundel
9030 Shaner Avenue NE
Rockford, MI 49341
Tel: [Send email to request phone number] 74-5085
Mob: [Send email to request phone number] 83-9708
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Objective A challenging, growth-oriented position with your organization.
Profile Dependable self-starter with well-developed skills in construction
estimating and management. I am a detail oriented individual capable of
analyzing projects with an eye toward innovative and creative solutions. My
watchwords include: “The difficult we do now, the impossible takes only a bit
longer”.
Skills Project Management
Managed all facets of wireless construction for over 8 years. Responsible for
management of all related resources including material, equipment, personnel.
Responsible for management of General Contractors and Sub-Contractors.
Project Coordination
Coordinated numerous construction projects including material, equipment, and
personnel. Responsible for estimating, material procurement, and asset
allocation.
Innovative
My experience has included numerous challenging installations that seemed
impossible to others. I developed an innovative and successful solution for
each.
Design
I have a broad base of experience in construction and construction management,
both residential and commercial. My focus has been on designing the correct
application for the project at hand.
Adaptability
I am adaptable to most any situation. I learn quickly and perform tasks with
enthusiasm and attention to detail.
Computers
Well versed in Microsoft Office platforms. I have used several estimating and
management programs. I became fluent in the use of 'The Master Builder', an
estimating and business management program.
Experience
April, 2008-
Present Ric’s Food Center, Rockford, Michigan
Customer Service
July, 2007- The Rockford Consulting Group, LLC, Rockford, Michigan
Present Operating Manager
• Infrastructure Planning
• Plan Review
• Ordinance Review
• Construction Management
• Alternative Energy Planning
• Alternative Energy Construction Management
March, 2008- Physicians Professional Services, Early, TX
July, 2008 Medical Transcriptionist
April, 2006- Celcite Management Solutions, Herndon, Virginia
December, 2007 Project Manager
Manage all aspects of cellular communication site construction including civil
work, concrete installation, power and telephone installation, tower erection,
and telecommunications equipment installation.
Responsible for expanding approximately one hundred fifty existing cellular
installations in all areas of Lower Michigan.
Responsible for the construction of approximately one hundred new cellular
installations in all areas of Lower Michigan west of Jackson.
Worked with the Construction Manager and other Project Managers to streamline
our departmental processes and improve our efficiency as a department.
Worked with several Site Acquisition vendors and RF engineers to develop a
viable candidate for cellular construction from the time the ring is released
from the RF department.
Responsible for developing construction drawings for each site. Cultivated an
excellent relationship with several AE firms to accomplish this task.
Responsible for developing utility routing and planning prior to the
construction drawings being finalized in order to eliminate Change Order requests
related to this task. Cultivated an excellent relationship with several utility
planners to ensure that the appropriate utilities were available in a timely
fashion.
Responsible for commissioning the appropriate vendors for soil investigations
and structural analysis. Used the soil investigations to developing the tower
foundation in new tower construction. Used the structural analysis to determine
if the structure needs to be modified, as well as to determine the economic
feasibility of the required modifications.
Work with the Site Acquisition vendor to secure the required permits. Liaison
with city, township, and county officials regarding permits and zoning
applications.
Compiled the bid package. The bid package included the Scope of Work, a
construction schedule, the necessary permits and approvals, construction
drawings, RF information, up to date sweep specifications, the Bill of Materials,
structure modification specifications, as well as various site specific
requirements as necessary. I included the tower and foundation drawings for a
new installation as part of the bid package.
Responsible for writing the Scope of Work to be site specific as well as
including the basic requirements for a cellular installation.
Responsible for developing a construction schedule that is both realistic for
the contractors as well as serving the needs of the carrier.
Responsible for ensuring that the Site Acquisition, RF, Material, and
Construction departments are upholding the expected timeline as well as reporting
any issues in a timely fashion so as to limit the impact on the build schedule.
Responsible for writing the Bill of Materials. Coordinate between the RF,
Material, and Construction departments to ensure the correct material is ordered,
received, and delivered in a timely fashion so as to limit the impact on the
build schedule.
Responsible for inviting the contractors to an auction to participate in the
bidding process. Responsible for setting the starting price of the auction based
on my many years of experience as both a Project Estimator and Project Manager.
Develop and maintain a good relationship with the General Contractor and their
Subcontractors in order to ensure a quality installation brought to market on
schedule and within the established budget.
Develop and maintain a good relationship with the property owner before and
during construction.
June, 2005- T-Mobile, USA, Livonia, Michigan
April, 2006 Project Manager
Manage all aspects of cellular communication site construction including civil
work, concrete installation, power and telephone installation, tower erection,
and telecommunications equipment installation.
Responsible for expanding approximately one hundred fifty existing cellular
installations in all areas of Lower Michigan.
Responsible for the construction of approximately one hundred new cellular
installations in all areas of Lower Michigan west of Jackson.
Worked with the Construction Manager and other Project Managers to streamline
our departmental processes and improve our efficiency as a department.
Worked with several Site Acquisition vendors and RF engineers to develop a
viable candidate for cellular construction from the time the ring is released
from the RF department.
Responsible for developing construction drawings for each site. Cultivated an
excellent relationship with several AE firms to accomplish this task.
Responsible for developing utility routing and planning prior to the
construction drawings being finalized in order to eliminate Change Order requests
related to this task. Cultivated an excellent relationship with several utility
planners to ensure that the appropriate utilities were available in a timely
fashion.
Responsible for commissioning the appropriate vendors for soil investigations
and structural analysis. Used the soil investigations to developing the tower
foundation in new tower construction. Used the structural analysis to determine
if the structure needs to be modified, as well as to determine the economic
feasibility of the required modifications.
Work with the Site Acquisition vendor to secure the required permits. Liaison
with city, township, and county officials regarding permits and zoning
applications.
Compiled the bid package. The bid package included the Scope of Work, a
construction schedule, the necessary permits and approvals, construction
drawings, RF information, up to date sweep specifications, the Bill of Materials,
structure modification specifications, as well as various site specific
requirements as necessary. I included the tower and foundation drawings for a
new installation as part of the bid package.
Responsible for writing the Scope of Work to be site specific as well as
including the basic requirements for a cellular installation.
Responsible for developing a construction schedule that is both realistic for
the contractors as well as serving the needs of the carrier.
Responsible for ensuring that the Site Acquisition, RF, Material, and
Construction departments are upholding the expected timeline as well as reporting
any issues in a timely fashion so as to limit the impact on the build schedule.
Responsible for writing the Bill of Materials. Coordinate between the RF,
Material, and Construction departments to ensure the correct material is ordered,
received, and delivered in a timely fashion so as to limit the impact on the
build schedule.
Responsible for inviting the contractors to an auction to participate in the
bidding process. Responsible for setting the starting price of the auction based
on my many years of experience as both a Project Estimator and Project Manager.
Develop and maintain a good relationship with the General Contractor and their
Subcontractors in order to ensure a quality installation brought to market on
schedule and within the established budget.
Develop and maintain a good relationship with the property owner before and
during construction.
September, 1994- Grant Tower, Incorporated, Grant, Michigan
May, 2005 Project Manager
Estimated and managed all aspects of communications tower site construction
including civil work, concrete installation, power and telephone installation,
tower erection, and telecommunications equipment installation.
Acted as both a General Contractor and a Subcontractor in all related
disciplines and in several national markets.
Supervised up to twelve tower construction crews and six tower maintenance crews
at any one time.
Supervised the maintenance of CenturyTel’s network of over four hundred fifty
cellular sites and carried the same commitment to excellence of service to Alltel
when they acquired CenturyTel and expanded the network to almost six hundred
installations.
Supervised, and performed, the tower maintenance for several cellular carriers
including Alltel, CenturyTel, Nextel, Sprint, ATT, Cingular, Dobson, NPI,
Cellular One, and Centennial.
Supervised, and constructed, cellular site installations for several carriers
including Alltel, CenturyTel, Nextel, Sprint, ATT, Cingular, Dobson, NPI,
Cellular One, and Centennial.
Supervised, and performed, the tower maintenance for numerous radio and
television stations in several nation markets.
Supervised, and constructed, towers and related equipment for numerous radio and
television stations in several national markets.
Worked with customers to ensure satisfaction of their individual goals.
Assisted in the design and safe implementation of tower erection procedures and
telecommunications equipment installation procedures. Assisted in the
development of safety procedures specific to the tower industry with the State of
Michigan.
Designed safe and effective mounting platforms for telecommunications equipment
installation.
July, 1993- Leelanau Sands Casino, Suttons Bay, Michigan
September, 1994 Team Supervisor
Supervised crew responsible for electronic gaming machine collections.
Responsible for repairing and maintaining electronic gaming machines.
June, 1991- Northern Tower, Incorporated, Traverse City, Michigan
July, 1993 Steeplejack
Performed all aspects of steel erection and telecommunications equipment
installation.
Education
September, 1981- Traverse City Senior High, Traverse City, Michigan
June, 1985
Concentration in science and math courses.
Military United States Army
Active Duty from July, 1985 through September, 1993.
Primary responsibilities included switching
systems operation and installation, and weapon systems repair and maintenance.
Assisted in the testing and development of military hardware and procedures
that were the forerunner of current cellular technology.
References Business and personal references available upon request.
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