Craig Brandt

Experience

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  United States Air Force

  Dec 1983 - Dec 1987

  Communications Analyst

  Analyzed and interpreted communications intelligence as USAF field analyst. Directed overall team efforts on intelligence surveillance and collection. Possessed Top Secret Security Clearance.

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  AT&T

  Jan 1993 - Jan 1995

  Manager

  Implemented design solutions to improve Southwestern Bell Telephone Company’s accounting system. Managed 12 customer service technicians in the construction, repair, and maintenance of Southwestern Bell Telephone Company regional networks. Coordinated extensive community service and conflict resolution with external customers.

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  CDI Telecommunications Inc

  Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Construction Engineer

  Supported MCI Telecommunications Corporation in the engineering, construction, and maintenance of the nationwide fiber optic network system. Designed, constructed, and maintained MCI fiber optic network to include, project scheduling, financial tracking, field inspection, verification, material ordering, and conflict resolution.

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  MCI Telecommunications

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Right of Way Agent/Team Lead

  Hired and supervised team of contract Right of Way personnel, managing daily efforts regarding objectives, workload, company standards, regulatory compliance, project deliverables, escalations, quality control and scheduling. Successfully negotiated permits, licenses, and permanent easements in support of nationwide fiber optic network construction and emergency maintenance. Represented employer in public relations meetings, vendor selections, and product promotions.

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  Llyod Electric

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2003

  Project Manager

  Managed multiple crews of electricians in the installation of power and data facilities in support of Transportation Security Agency baggage screening equipment at three international airports. Company liaison with federal, state, local security and airline personnel on permitting, scheduling, and conflict resolution. Negotiated contracts, hired crews and directed efforts of subcontractors. Forecasted, budgeted, managed, tracked and processed financial costs associated with project personnel.

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  DFWA

  Apr 2005 - Jan 2010

  Project Manager

  Provided Real Property Acquisition and Project Management services to the Texas Department of Transportation, North Texas Tollway Authority, and local municipalities. Acquired commercial and residential parcels under the threat of Eminent Domain with fair market value of over $33 million dollars through successful negotiations with local property owners and national corporations. Provided critical support role in relocation assistance services for nearly 400 multifamily units per federal guidelines. Performed property management, land development, leasing, commercial sales, marketing, title curative, closing services, eminent domain support, and due diligence for both public and private clients. Show less

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  NTE Mobility Partners LLC

  Feb 2010 - Aug 2015

  Right of Way Project Manager

  The Right of Way Acquisition Manager responsible to provide analysis and guidance for all property rights acquisition and relocation for the North Tarrant Express Project. As Developer for the Texas Department of Transportation in this Public Private Partnership, hired to plan, direct, and oversee all real estate services related to the title, survey, environmental, appraisal, negotiation, relocation, and condemnation of real property in excess of $200 million. Direct ROW Acquisition Service Providers in accordance with Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970, FHWA, State & TxDOT requirements. • Facilitate expedited ROW acquisition process and implement real time change management • Prepare oral or written reports on the property rights acquisition process and impact to schedule • Track trends and analyze costs expended versus funding for overall ROW acquisition program• Administer QA/QC regarding property rights acquisition, relocation, and eminent domain litigation• Appraise and recommend negotiated financial settlements with executive management• Hire and manage Expert Witness land planners and appraisers in support of Jury Trial activities • Support TxDOT/OAG litigation team, including mediation, from SC Hearing through Jury Trial Show less

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  SRLS Texas, LLC

  Aug 2015 - now

  Senior Project Manager

  Lead a specialized team of experienced Right of Way professionals in the acquisition of private property for public use. The primary focus of the SRLS Texas team is to support public sector transportation clients in the Acquisition, Relocation and Eminent Domain support services in accordance with local, state and federal guidelines. The SRLS Texas team is experienced in delivering results on an aggressive schedule, with a unique understanding of high profile projects involving public private partnerships. Show less