Jeff Nelson

Experience

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  U.S. Construction Company of Roanoke, Inc.

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Project Manager and Estimator

  Estimated and managed full commercial projects for government municipalities, retail and pharmaceutical, infrastructure, parks and recreation and privately owned sectors for a smaller scale general contractor. Accomplishments included a 10% hit rate on new project bids increasing revenue by 20-25% over the course of employment. Participated in pre-bid meetings, site visits and estimated new projects, while managing current work in progress with exceptional growth, performance, and positive results on project completions. Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs and prepared detailed project estimates with Excel based estimating program. Solicited, gathered, and prepared all project requirements including vendor quotes, subcontractor quotes, bid bonds when required, insurance requirements and determined project general conditions. Prepared proposals and maintained negotiating process with new potential projects with positive results. Developed personal relationships with subcontracted partners, owners, developers, material, and vendor suppliers and maintained positive partner relationships. Managed the internal crew operations on a per site basis consisting of a superintendent, project coordinators foreman, laborers, and subs to facilitate project material deliveries, equipment, schedules safety and quality assurance. Prepared, updated, and coordinated all current project drawings, quotes, revised project documents, coordinated RFI’s, RFP’s, ASI’s, submittals, change orders, and all project billing and closeout requirements. Identified risks and challenges to project cost and schedules and adjusted obstacles as needed.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:• Norfolk and Southern Drop Table Building – Roanoke, Va ($1.2M).• Rite-Aid Pharmacy (2) New Builds – Roanoke, Va ($1M).• Roanoke City Farmers Market (Historical Renovation) – Roanoke, Va ($500k).• Roanoke County Fire & EMS (2) – Roanoke, Va ($475K EA).• Roanoke City Parks – Roanoke, Va ($975K). Show less

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  Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. /Pacific 17 (Telecommunications)

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  Construction Manager/Senior Field Engineer

  Interacted effectively with customer site engineering team, A&E, and field staff including surveying firms to coordinate site surveys to obtain topographic site contours, easements, and proposed development locations required for proposed design documents. Worked with site acquisition teams to coordinate with, (NEPA) studies for low lying areas, (FAA) 1A and 2C letter requirements, lease exhibit locations and any other necessary requirements needed for design preparation. Collaborated with internal A&E team to organize, prepare, and execute project design requirements including additional tech team site visits, local zoning research, design of detailed lease exhibit layout, power/telco layout and routing, coordination and review of preliminary drawings, coordination of redlines and final stamped PE documents. Surveyed sites and performed bid walks with site acquisition, A/E to determine site feasibility, project scope, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services required to prepare project budgets and design with 100% accuracy.Performed bid walks with general contractors for construction of sites, prepared RFP’s, reviewed bids, and collaborated with market manager to execute project bid awards. Prepared and managed project budgets to track costs and expenses for assigned sites, collaborated with internal and external safety mangers, market managers, and project managers to report site activities, schedules, and any obstacles that could impact project milestones with a 90% success rate. Communicated daily with subcontractors, equipment vendors, customer representatives and local permitting districts to ensure that projects remained fully operational and that all safety and regulatory mandates followed with 100% accuracy by all crews and subcontractors involved with project participation. Coordinated all project closeouts including timeline photos required, sweep tests, regulatory compliance documents required from Cricket/Lucent Technologies. Show less

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  Bibler Masonry

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2006

  Project Manager/ Estimator

  Estimated and managed commercial masonry projects for churches, schools, dealerships, government municipalities, medical facilities, and hospitality/retail projects. Accomplishments included a 20% hit rate on new project bids increasing revenue by 30% on average. Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to gather information for new project bids while managing current work in progress. Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs and prepared detailed project estimates with Excel based estimating program. Prepared proposals and maintained negotiating process with new potential projects. Developed personal relationships with general contractor project management and executive teams to secure future project opportunities. Managed the internal crew operations on a per site basis consisting of a general superintendent, foreman, masons, and laborers to facilitate project materials, equipment, schedules safety and quality assurance. Prepared, updated, and coordinated all current project drawings, quotes, revised project documents, RFI’s, submittals, change orders, and all project billing and closeout requirements. Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and schedules and adjusted obstacles as needed.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:• Marta parking deck expansions (North Springs and Doraville Stations) - Atlanta GA ($275k).• Fifth 3rd Bank - Alpharetta, GA ($375K).• John MEGAL Chevrolet - Dawsonville, GA ($325K).• Midway Community Church - Alpharetta, GA ($270K).• Suwanee Public Library - Suwanee, GA ($380K).• Al Farooq Masjid Mosque - Atlanta, GA ($975K).• Henry County Medical Center Expansion - McDonough, GA ($2.9M).• Stone Mountain Middle School - Stone Mountain, GA ($3.2M).• Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta, GA ($4.2M).• Alpharetta YMCA Expansion – Alpharetta, GA ($795K). Show less

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  Site Technologies, Inc.

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2009

  Construction Estimator

  Analyzed civil and landscape drawings and specifications to prepare estimates for commercial hardscape projects. Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential risks and challenges to prepare project estimates with 100% accuracy as a goal. Developed personal relationships with vendors including subcontractors and material suppliers to obtain competitive pricing during value engineering phases of estimating design build projects. Worked with digitized quantity takeoff tools while learning the process to use on screen takeoff, which decreased time spent on takeoffs by 50%. Prepared detailed quantity takeoffs and reports with on screen takeoff software, built detailed project estimates with (Sage) Timberline as well as created assemblies in Timberline software to accommodate certain scope itemization. Collaborated with project managers and the pre-construction manager to turnover awarded projects. Updated project estimating and document management systems with current project drawings, quotes, and revised project documents. Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline and adjusted estimates accordingly.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:• Winter Garden Village – Winter Garden, FL ($2.9M).• The Collection at Forsyth – Cumming, GA ($3.2M).• Sovereign Tower (3344 Peachtree Street – Atlanta, GA/Buckhead ($1.4M).• Greenway Project – Alpharetta, Ga ($975K). Show less

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  Hemma Concrete, Inc.

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Construction Estimator

  Analyzed civil and landscape drawings and specifications to prepare estimates for commercial hardscape projects. Identified areas for cost savings to help increase profitability by 10% and lower client costs with value engineering. Participated in pre-bid meetings and site visits to understand project scope and identify potential risks and challenges to prepare project estimates with 100% accuracy as a goal. Negotiated prices and terms of agreements by building and maintaining relationships with suppliers and vendors to secure the best prices for materials and services. Created an Excel template to itemize line-item estimate categories to create estimates quickly and accurately and make estimates easily understandable and shareable. Negotiated pricing with vendors, and secured the best pricing for materials, labor, and equipment. Collaborated with project managers and contractors to obtain necessary information for preparing cost estimates. Developed and maintained database of cost information to use the most up-to-date and relevant data in estimates. Identified potential risks and challenges to project cost and timeline and adjusted estimates accordingly.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 include Commercial big box, Parks and Recreation, Resorts, Hospitality, projects ranged in size from ($150K-$2.5M). Collaborated with various general contractors in the state of Georgia. Show less

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  CMS Wireless, an Ontivity Company

  Jan 2010 - Jan 2013

  Construction Manager

  Conducted thorough surveys of sites and performed bid walks to evaluate project scope, materials, equipment, and subcontracted services required for preparing 100% accurate project budgets. Kept lines of communication open with project managers, subcontractors, equipment vendors, customer representatives, and local permitting districts to discuss project schedules, milestones, and goals; led to a 90% success rate and 100% accuracy rate. Played a vital role in ensuring the seamless operations of project closeouts including timeline photos, sweep tests, regulatory compliance documents, and other information required from a diverse customer base.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 include AT&T-GA various UMTS civil and L&A projects ranging from $5K-$30K, Clearwire MW Backhaul-GA/FL. Show less

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  Goodman Solutions

  Jan 2013 - Jan 2015

  Senior Construction Manager

  Directed a high-performance team of 6 general contractors and 10 construction managers throughout the delivery of 3 AT&T projects from 2013 to 2015. Drove an increase in data search and input by 10% through the implementation of advanced Excel features including pivot tables, v-lookups, macros, and formulas; assisted 2 project managers and 10 construction managers with increasing efficiency and tracking project milestones. Streamlined and expedited daily operations including documentation management, regulatory compliance, and budgeting to maximize productivity, efficiency, and revenue.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 include A&T-GA Turf with 650+ sites (2013, 2014, 2015) ranging from $60K-$200K, AT&T-TX Turf with 75 sites (2013, 2014, 2015), and AT&T-GA Turf small cell mapping in Google Earth Show less

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  CMS Wireless, an Ontivity Company

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2022

  Senior Project Manager

  Effectively managed, motivated, and coached a 4-member team of construction managers that were capable of overseeing and completing a $7.5M small cell project across multiple states. Recognized by clients and upper management for delivering projects within scope, timelines, and budgets. Productively managed strong relationships with key partners including subcontractors, materials suppliers, and equipment vendors to achieve project savings of 20% and increased bottom-line profits. 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 include Sprint / MOBILITIE Nationwide Audits of 4K+ sites (2020, 2021, 2022), Sprint / MOBILITIE 500 small cell deployments in multiple states (2017-2021), 50+ 5G small cells for AT&T / Ericsson in Atlanta (2022), various Rawland, Rooftops, and Colo’s for AT&T, Sprint / T-Mobile, Verizon, Dish Network, Ericsson, Cox Communications, Southern Linc, Starry, car charging stations (Electrify America / Overland Contracting), Outside Plant (OSP), Google Fiber to cell, power to sites (FP&L, Duke Energy, Georgia Power, Dominion Energy) Show less

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  Skyvis360, LLC.

  Jan 2017 - now

  President

  Created this consulting company to provide professional services consulting in telecommunications, commercial construction, and engineering.

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  Coastal Metal

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2024

  Project Executive/Project Manager

  Skillfully developed and implemented strategic initiatives for driving increases in customer satisfaction rate, project efficiency, and on-time delivery. Remained in constant contact with managers to communicate project budget, progress, and technical issues. Guaranteed financial expenses adhered to strict budgetary constraints and project estimates.𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 include Ponce City Market Parcel-F Highrise Residential ($1M), Ponce City Market Parcel-B Highrise Residential, Retail / Hospitality / Hotel ($3M), Society Highrise Luxury Apartments ($2M), The Dillion Highrise Luxury Condominiums ($1.8M), The Modera Westside Trail Midrise Apartments ($1.7M), various other projects ranging from $50K-$500K Show less