Patrick Crowley
Telecommunications Project Manager and General Manager
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Telecommunications Project Manager and General Manager with 20+ years of experience delivering wireless infrastructure, 5G, and fiber deployment projects. Expertise includes cell tower construction, high-frequency trading (HFT) networks, and national carrier upgrades for AT&T, Verizon, and Alltel. Skilled in site acquisition, vendor and subcontractor management, and cross-functional leadership.
Proven success delivering multimillion-dollar projects on schedule, within budget, and fully compliant with safety and regulatory standards.
Experience
Project Manager and General Manager - Anova Networks / Apex Tower - Chicago metro and New Jersey areas
(2012-01 - 2025-01)
Concurrent roles supporting wireless infrastructure builds, maintenance, and network modernization across the Chicago metro and New Jersey areas.
- Directed tower crews and subcontractors to build and maintain networks across Chicago and New Jersey, delivering multimillion-dollar projects on time and within budget.
- Secured site acquisition approvals for new builds and expansions, accelerating rollout timelines.
- Managed and maintained 32 HFT network towers from Chicago, IL to Mahwah, NJ, achieving 99%+ uptime through proactive maintenance and vendor oversight.
- Oversaw lifecycle maintenance for HFT sites, including preventive planning and emergency response.
- Led construction of the only monopole tower on NYSE grounds, coordinating with regulatory authorities and site security.
- Directed fiber deployment projects, including trenching and installation at the Nasdaq Data Center, improving redundancy, network speed, and reliability.
- Collaborated with financial exchange stakeholders to align build specifications with low-latency HFT requirements.
- Hired and managed multidisciplinary tower crews for large-scale builds in Chicago, New Jersey, and HFT network expansions.
- Directed engineering firms and site plan approvals, ensuring federal, state, and municipal regulatory and safety compliance.
- Completed site acquisition and permitting for New Jersey builds, streamlining processes to shorten delivery timelines.
- Implemented OSHA and NATE certification standards, improving workforce safety and readiness.
- Coordinated with carriers and subcontractors to meet aggressive schedules while minimizing rework and cost overruns.
- Established quality assurance practices and progress reporting to increase transparency and stakeholder confidence.
Area Manager - Black & Veatch - Northeast Ohio
(2009-01 - 2011-12)
- Led AT&T FTTH rollout across 1,000+ sites in Northeast Ohio.
Project Manager - First Choice Maintenance
(2006-01 - 2009-12)
- Managed Verizon and Alltel network build and upgrade projects.
General Manager - Network Electric, Inc.
(1999-01 - 2005-12)
- Directed 1,200+ wireless site builds nationwide and secured major carrier contracts.
