Michael Schnetzler

Dynamic professional with extensive experience leading wireless, civil construction, electrical distribution, security, and airport construction projects by coordinating field crews, resolving site constraints, enforcing quality expectations, and driving work from preconstruction through closeout. Adept at managing daily field execution, aligning subcontractors and vendors with schedules, verifying materials and drawings, and removing roadblocks that affect production. Skilled in leading site walks and preconstruction meetings, confirming scope, access, safety risks, and constructability issues, and building clear execution plans.

Experienced in inspecting civil construction, electrical, DC power, security, and communication infrastructure, documenting deficiencies, coordinating corrections, and maintaining compliance with specifications and owner standards. Known for improving closeout performance, reviewing RFIs and deliverables, supporting cost and scope control, and strengthening communication among crews, clients, contractors, inspectors, and stakeholders.

Construction Manager - Ascend Wireless - Nashville, TN

(2022-01)

Deliver wireless service upgrade and new ground-up site build projects from planning through closeout by aligning permitting, crane operations, structural coordination, and field execution requirements. Support safer and more compliant tower / civil operations by creating detailed Methods of Procedure for complex service upgrade activities. Improve communication between crews, vendors, tower owners, and clients, helping accelerate issue resolution and maintain consistent project momentum.

• Improved project readiness by ensuring crews had materials, drawings, permits, MOPs, and documentation before mobilization.
• Strengthened schedule adherence by coordinating priorities, resolving roadblocks, and aligning crews with production milestones.
• Reduced closeout delays by reviewing documentation, photos, forms, and deliverables before submission.
• Maximized profitability by identifying low-margin work, onboarding stronger vendors, and streamlining material management.
• Increased closeout efficiency by managing Crown Castle, American Tower, and SBA submissions to owner standards.
• Enhanced field execution by leading site walks and pre-construction meetings to confirm scope, risks, access, and challenges.

East Coast Construction Manager - ETAK Systems / ADB Wireless

(2021-01 - 2022-12)

Delivered civil and power upgrade projects for Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile by coordinating field operations, quality requirements, and client expectations. Supported successful carrier upgrade delivery by aligning internal teams, client PMs, and field personnel around schedule, quality, and service-impacting requirements. Enhanced project readiness by conducting preconstruction meetings to confirm scope, site conditions, safety needs, and execution plans before mobilization.

• Improved field execution by guiding upgrade crews, resolving site issues, and maintaining focus on production goals.
• Strengthened operational consistency by updating SOPs and training field teams through in-person and remote sessions.
• Maximized safety and quality by supporting in-house and vendor teams and implementing procedures in high-risk areas.
• Reduced service-impacting risks by coordinating with client PMs on QC concerns, outage-sensitive work, and field challenges.
• Enhanced quality performance by conducting site visits and QC inspections to identify deficiencies and support timely corrections.
• Increased crew performance and morale by providing hands-on leadership, clear direction, and consistent field support.

Construction Manager / Inspector - Port Authority of NY & NJ – Stewart International Airport - New Windsor, NY

(2018-01 - 2021-12)

Improved project coordination by leading weekly progress and schedule meetings, aligning contractors, designers, and stakeholders on milestones, RFIs, and field priorities. Reduced construction delays by coordinating RFI responses, design resolutions, field directives, and contract change requirements during active construction. Supported cost and scope control by preparing contract changes, managing field directives, and participating in PACC negotiations for project modifications.

• Strengthened field execution by coordinating demolition, facilities, utilities, concrete, steel/CMU, HVAC, roofing, and paving.
• Ensured quality airport system installation, including all access control, CCTV, fire alarm, UPS, generators and lightning protection.
• Oversaw $35M CBP terminal delivery, supporting construction from demolition through final system installation.
• Verified contractor work against Port Authority documents while supporting solutions to recover COVID-related delays.

Construction / Electrical Inspector - Savin Engineers / NYSOGS – Sullivan Correctional Facility - Fallsburg, NY

(2016-01 - 2018-12)

Supported secure facility upgrades by inspecting new perimeter security infrastructure, structural concrete and related electrical installations. Reduced rework risk by identifying field deficiencies, documenting inspection findings, and coordinating corrective actions with contractors and project teams. Helped maintain construction progress by coordinating inspections, reviewing field conditions, and ensuring materials and installations met project standards.

• Inspected and coordinated a $19M maximum-security fence and security systems project at Sullivan Correctional Facility.
• Strengthened compliance by verifying work against NYSOGS requirements, NYC specs, ASTM standards, drawings, and materials.
• Improved quality control across infrastructure, SWPPP, steel fabrication, concrete testing, and earthwork.

Lead Technician & Field Supervisor, AC/DC Power & Communication Systems - Technical Solutions - NYC

(2010-01 - 2016-12)

Delivered successful power system upgrades by verifying manual and automatic transfer systems, identifying deficiencies, and coordinating corrective actions. Improved AT&T network reliability by auditing and inspecting DC power systems, communication alarms, transfer systems, and site power infrastructure. Ensured compliant delivery of communication and power system work, reviewing site conditions, inspection requirements, and installation quality before project completion.

• Reduced inspection delays by coordinating installations with NYC inspectors, underwriters, field crews, and stakeholders.
• Enhanced field execution by supervising remote crews and aligning operations with schedules, safety, and installation standards.
• Strengthened quality performance by overseeing QC for AC/DC power, alarm systems, and communication equipment at active cell sites.
• Increased crew productivity by providing field leadership, technical direction, and troubleshooting support during complex installations.

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