Edward S Davison Jr., CM's Page

What do you do? (i.e. job title)

Cell Tower Construction, modifications, build, remodel, tenant build, estimator, build roads, foundations, tower erection. Road Warrior. Excellent driving record.

What company do you work at?

Looking for Work

What technologies and/or market space do you work in?

Telecommunications--Cell Site

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Edward S. Davison, Jr. CM
P.O. Box 357
Tawas City, Michigan 48764
Tel: (989)-362-7386
edwa@charter.net


Construction Manager

Value driven professional with extensive experience in:

-Management of Estimating Operations-Construction Management
-Supervision of Project Managers and Superintendents-Review of payment approvals
-Construction Quality/Evaluation of Workmanship-Supervise Project Progress
-Coordinate Estimate and Bid tenant Build sites
-Coordinate Site completion documents and Final Completion -Contract Management

Verifiable track record in increasing responsibility and performance through aggressive leadership, strategic planning and Construction Management. Excel in leading Contractors/Subcontractors to complete projects on schedule and within budget while providing practical solutions sought by customers. Adept at utilizing personnel’s administrative and technological skills to arrive at creative solutions to fulfill contractual obligations. Skilled in interpersonal techniques to influence subcontractors to follow project Schedules, to Complete the Mission on Time.
Experienced in telecommunications, site construction technology. Understand the telecommunications infrastructure, security, and site construction procedures, rooftop, water tank, and tenant improvements. Supervised the installation of Cummings diesel generator sets, Sprint purchased the equipment and required bids from Electrical Contractors for installation.
Available for nationwide reassignment immediately. Excellent health and driving record. Know all the major players in the Michigan, Ohio market. Construction Manager for Sprint/Nextel Communications and General Dynamics, in the Michigan/Ohio Market.

Education
Bachelor of Science (Bldg Construction): Michigan State Univ., E. Lansing
Government Contracting and Legal Issues FARS
Contractor/Supervisor Asbestos Abatement: Delta College
Officer Candidate School
Advanced Career Course: Captain, Military Security Clearance (Secret)
Ranger School (Airborne), Jumpmaster, Pathfinder

Experience
Nextel Cellular build out, Great Lakes Region, 1999-2004
General Dynamics, Great Lakes Region, Reported To Chicago, Sprint- 2004-2006
Dan Combs Consulting- Construction Manager-Cell Sites Feb 2007 -2009
Mel Stieve, Sage Construction- Construction Manager-2009 - Jan 2011

Associations
American Arbitration Association
Member - National Associations of Home Builders
President - Flying Club, Skymaster Association

Fraternal Organizations
F & AM Tawas Lodge #274
Lodge Council Chapter Consistory - Valley of Bay City
Elks Lodge No. 2525

Duties that I have preformed as Cellular Construction Manager
Pre-Construction Activities
Pre-planning is an important element, with installation and staff gathering site-specific information, such as securing power and telco services, and ALL due diligence concerns, attending technical team meetings and coordinating schedules and long-lead items. Estimating Cell Site costs.
Tower Erection Supervision
• Guyed
• Self-Supporting
• Monopoles
• Broadcast Towers
• Power and Telco engineering
. Auxiliary Lighting system
• Cable Tray Systems
• Co-Locate and Structural Retrofit Projects
Specialized Installations Supervision--
• Rooftops
• Stealth
• Water Tanks
• Smoke Stacks
• Mounting Frames
Structural Construction
• Foundation/Tower Retrofitting
• Guy/Torque Arm Replacements
• Brace Reinforcing & Retrofitting
Site Preparation and Civil Construction Services
• Site Clearing/Excavation/Caisson
• Compound Areas/telco/power
• Site Layout
• Site Access Road Construction