Patrick Crowley

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.

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.