Rick Hilferty

Senior Telecom Project Manager with over 20 years of experience driving integrated delivery for large-scale broadband and voice infrastructure projects. Proven track record in managing complex workstreams across engineering and operations using PMP methodologies to ensure strict adherence to scope, schedule, and budget. Expert in leveraging Jira and advanced reporting tools to drive risk management and cross-functional collaboration in high-stakes telecom environments.

Project Manager - Ionx Networks - Remote / USA

(2023-04 - 2026-03)

• Led integrated project planning efforts for nationwide broadband repeater systems, collaborating with Pre-Sales and Engineering teams to verify RF requirements and technical build feasibility.
• Manage Scope, Schedule, and Budget for all projects, utilizing Excel for high-accuracy ROM estimates and customer quoting to ensure 100% financial alignment.
• Drive the development of formal project management methodology, including QC procedures, Method of Procedures (MOP), and vendor governance standards for network infrastructure PM collaboration.
• Utilize Jira to track multi-threaded workstreams and resolve delivery bottlenecks, ensuring high-speed service delivery across diverse internal repeater systems.

Construction Project Manager - Amdocs - Remote / USA

(2021-11 - 2023-04)

• Executed over 400 T-Mobile 5G network infrastructure and broadband upgrades across the continental US, meeting aggressive 18-month delivery timelines.
• Coordinate cross-functional communications as the primary liaison between carrier executives, in-store operations personnel, and engineering field crews.
• Review and approve all technical closeout documentation and integrated delivery plans for customer release, ensuring 100% compliance with telecom governance standards.
• Developed weekly budget forecasts and PowerPoint presentations for executive stakeholders to drive transparency into project assurance and service delivery status.

Project Manager - Crown Castle - Mid-Atlantic area

(2015-11 - 2021-11)

• Led the largest DAS build in corporate history (Comcast Tower), managing 476 remotes and 7 miles of fiber through a complex integrated project planning framework.
• Accelerated project delivery for Rutgers University stadiums, completing a 102-antenna telecom upgrade in under 30 days, a 75% reduction from the original 4-month schedule.
• Managed multi-stream project portfolios including small cell and venue-style installations, resolving site-level engineering risks to maintain project assurance.

Field Manager - Intenna Systems - USA

(2007-01 - 2015-11)

• Lead a team of 6 Construction Managers as direct reports, enforcing PMP-aligned methodology and integrated delivery standards across hospital and stadium projects.
• Responsibilities included managing budgets, project timelines, and customer interactions.
• Established a comprehensive technician training and systems development program to improve operational efficiency and network infrastructure PM collaboration.
• Managed the initial DAS build for Resorts Casino and MD Live Casino while sites were operational, mitigating project risks and ensuring zero downtime for critical business systems.

Field Manager - Ameritech Network Services - USA

(2003-04 - 2007-01)

• Led a team of 8 technicians as direct reports, ensuring the quality, budget, and project timelines were exceeded.
• We would conduct "rollout" style projects. Fly to a central location, load up with equipment and head to designated locations. Reasonability's included configuring equipment, surveying each property, installing all equipment and cable, test, and provide full close out package once completed.
• Successfully completed the Avis Rent-A Car deployment nationwide. Surveyed, configured, and installed locations throughout the continental US.

Associates Degree - Computer Operations - Drexel University (1992-01)